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Entrepreneurial Leadership and African Studies Scholarship at African Leadership Academy | Deadline: August 31, 2021
The African Leadership Academy is looking to enroll Africans aged 15 to 18, who have the potential in leadership, for a two-year pre-university program., Post a Comment
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Since 2012, the African Leadership Academy (ALA) has been a champion of opportunities for Africans. They have supported the education of talented students and have taken part in empowering young people to lead change both in Africa and across the globe.
The academy is looking to enroll African youth aged 15 to 18 for a two-year pre-university program. Applicants should not only excel in the academic environment, but also have the potential in leadership, an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Africa, and a commitment to service.
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**Type:** Undergraduate
**Deadline:** August 31, 2021
**Location:** African Leadership Academy, South Africa
**African scholars who qualify will receive the following benefits:**
- Students receive financial support for fees, uniforms, books and supplies, transportation, accommodation, and stipends.
- Students benefit from enrichment in skill areas relevant to employment success, such as critical thinking, communications, and entrepreneurship.
- Students will receive support during their transition into secondary school, university or the workforce with mentoring, career counselling, internships, leadership development, and other life skills coaching.
- An integral component of the Program is the commitment from the African Scholars to give back to their communities and countries of origin. Students will demonstrate this commitment through volunteerism and community service, as well as other forms of experiential learning.
- Graduates of the African Scholars Program will be connected through an alumni network that offers information, resources, and opportunities to consult with other graduates.
### Eligibility for Scholarship
Opportunities for African youth at ALA are made available for students who:
- Assume leadership roles within their community, schools, or at home
- Take part in youth organizations and social movements
- Have plans to start businesses or big ideas for product and innovation
- Are comfortable spending two years to immerse in a community of Africans with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds
- Use their skills to uplift their communities
- Have mastery of subject matter taught at the school they attended before entering the academy
### ALA Selection Process
1. With thousands of African scholars applying yearly, the African Leadership Academy’s first round of selection has become extremely competitive. The application includes short questions and essays and must be submitted with academic transcripts.
2. Out of the thousand aspirants, only 400 students will be notified and selected to attend the finalist interviews. At these events, finalists write entrance exams, participate in group activities & are interviewed one-on-one by the ALA Admissions team. Finalists are also required to submit teacher recommendations.
3. Lastly, the roster will be tailored down to 120 students who will be admitted into the academy.
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### ALA Application Process
To start your application, download the [ALA Diploma Program Prospectus](https://www.africanleadershipacademy.org/apply/prospectus/) and complete the form.
You may also visit the African Leadership Academy’s [official website](https://www.africanleadershipacademy.org/) for the latest news on opportunities for Africans.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Undergraduate level
- Willing to study in South Africa
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
- Demonstrated financial need (most fully funded sponsors verify household income)
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Standardised test scores where required (SAT or ACT for many U.S. universities)
- Secondary-school leaving certificate (WAEC, KCSE, NSC, EGSECE or equivalent)
- Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Entrepreneurial Leadership and African Studies Scholarship at African Leadership Academy | Deadline: August 31, 2021?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Undergraduate level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to South Africa for the duration of the programme.
Is the Entrepreneurial Leadership and African Studies Scholarship at African Leadership Academy | Deadline: August 31, 2021 fully funded?+
Funding model: Fully Funded. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.