Applications are now open for the\u00a02027 African Leadership Academy. African Leadership Academy seeks to transform Africa by developing a powerful network of young leaders who will work together to address Africa\u2019s greatest challenges, achieve extraordinary social impact, and accelerate the continent\u2019s growth trajectory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
African Leadership Academy offers a two-year residential program for teenagers: the ALA Diploma Program. This tight-knit, pan-African community empowers each student with the skills and mindsets required for transformative leadership. ALA\u2019s curriculum goes well beyond academic theory, fostering critical inquiry, entrepreneurial leadership, and cross-cultural competence. We develop well-rounded young people who are equipped to navigate and excel in an increasingly complex world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since ALA opened its doors in September 2008, more than 1,800 young leaders from 47 African countries <\/strong>have studied at ALA. Representing a wide variety of backgrounds, these young leaders embody the promise of the continent and have demonstrated incredible potential, a strong belief in the continent\u2019s future, and a keen awareness of their role in shaping that future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ALA\u2019s young leaders are trailblazers, innovators, changemakers, enthusiasts, creators, and authors of their own future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Application Deadline: January 15, 2027<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Intellectual Readiness<\/strong> Since its inception, ALA has been committed to making the diploma program accessible for all successful applicants. Everyone who applies and is then admitted to ALA, regardless of background or nationality, is eligible to receive significant financial assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Everyone who applies and is then admitted to ALA, regardless of financial background or nationality, is eligible to receive significant financial assistance in the form of scholarships towards studying at ALA and accessing membership to our lifelong network. The cost of tuition at ALA is $30,900 per year. African Leadership Academy fees are all-inclusive, including tuition, accommodation, meals, and uniforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For any questions? Email:\u00a0admissions@africanleadershipacademy.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRequirements<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Are you intellectually prepared to step into a rigorous environment that will require you to push the boundaries of your own learning?
Courage & Perseverance<\/strong>
Do you show the motivation to take initiative and rigorously follow through on the opportunities that matter most to you?
Ownership
<\/strong>Do you \u201cdrive the bus\u201d in your leadership journey? Do you envision a destination and have the self-belief to take charge of your journey towards impact?
Interdependence<\/strong>
Do you recognize that transformation is the product of work with and through others?<\/p>\n\n\n\nFinancial Aid<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
97% of ALA students receive financial assistance.<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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