Apply for African Leadership Academy Class of 2019
By James Hughes
Leadership Potential
At African Leadership Academy we seek young leaders with the potential to transform Africa and the world. We encourage you to share with us the activities in which you participate and the leadership roles you assume at home, in your school, or in your community, and we hope you will think critically about what “leadership” means to you.Entrepreneurial Spirit
Entrepreneurs identify needs in the world around them and take action to alleviate those needs. They start businesses, health clinics, youth organizations, and social movements. They bring new products and ideas to the world. Their efforts create value and improve lives. We encourage you to celebrate your entrepreneurial spirit and share your entrepreneurial ideas with us.Passion for Africa
Do you have an African dream? Are you excited by the idea of spending two years in a community of individuals from a wide range of cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds from across the continent?Commitment to Service
When leaders use their skills for the benefit of their communities, we all benefit. Are you passionate about uplifting your community? Do you dream of a world in which all people are able to realize their dreams? Have you demonstrated this passion at school or in your community? We hope you will share with us how you plan to give back to your community and the world.Academic Achievement
To succeed in the rigorous and challenging ALA curriculum, students must have demonstrated mastery of the subject matter taught at the school they attended before entering the Academy. Our selections committee will closely review scores from national examinations and the marks and comments on each applicant’s school reports. Finalists will also write an entrance examination.Selection Process
Student Application Timeline
May 1st 2018
Applications open!
August 31st 2018
First application deadline (early decision)
October 31st 2017
Second application deadline (early decision)
September – October 2018
Rolling reviews and early decision finalists interviews. All early decision applicants will be interviewed by December 31st.
November 1st, 2018 – January 11th, 2019 regular decision applications
September – October 2018
Early decision applicants will receive notification of admissions status.Regular decision applicants notified of their first-round status.Regular decision applicants selected as finalists will be invited to interview with the Admissions team.
April 30th 2019
All finalists will be notified of their admissions status. Candidates who apply through our online portal will be able to check their application status online.Financial aid awards will be made by end of May.
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