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YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program | Deadline: June 16, 2021
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**Type:** Merit-based
**Field:** Business and Management
**Location:** Ghana
**Application deadline:** June 16, 2021
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center in Ghana is inviting young West African leaders to join its Cohort of Emerging Leaders Program.
This merit-based offering extends great opportunities for Africans. Among these include several leadership trainings to prepare delegates for leadership roles within their various endeavors in the tracks of: Business and Entrepreneurship, Civil Society Management, and Public Policy and Management.
At the end of the program, participants shall be awarded a certificate and shall hence become a member of the YALI alumni.
YALI was launched by the United States government as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The organization emphasizes the need to invest in opportunities for Africans through “grooming strong, results-oriented leaders.” YALI bases their movement from the following statistical analysis: nearly 1 in 3 Africans between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60% of Africa’s total population below the age of 35.
#### Further details
The program will be hosted by the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and shall happen over the course of 17 weeks. Furthermore, the program is subdivided into four phases:
1. a five-week coursework phase delivered in-person or online
2. four weeks of a mentorship program
3. four weeks of internship
4. four weeks of community service
The five-week coursework phases encompass three core courses, namely: Leadership and Accountability, Ethics, and Contemporary Issues Affecting Africa. Moreover, it presents an elective course selected from a sample of three courses covering three themes, namely Entrepreneurship, Public Policy and Management, and Civil Society Management.
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The program is two-pronged by design, with the Emerging Leaders Program targeting Africa’s young leaders and the Executive Leadership Program targeting the more experienced African leader group. Overall, the Emerging Leaders program entails a combination of taught content as well as practical and in-the-field leadership engagements which ensures optimum opportunities for Africans.
The in-person training will be conducted in Ghana at the Accra RLC, whereas the online course will be available from any location around West Africa.
#### Eligibility
The YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa Emerging Leaders Program is open for applicants who meet the following criteria:
- Are 18 to 35 years of age at the time of application submission,
- Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Burkina Faso.
- Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
- Are eligible to receive any necessary visa to Ghana, and
- Are proficient in reading, writing, listening, and speaking English.
* * *
For your application to be considered, you must fill up an [online application form](http://yaliwestafrica.net/rlc/index.php/registernowopen/) that can be found on their website. Do note, however, that only successful applicants will be contacted by YALI for further instructions.
Visit their [website](http://yaliwestafrica.net/rlc/index.php/registernowopen/) or e-mail the organization via [info@yaliwestafrica.org](mailto:info@yaliwestafrica.org) should you have any concerns or queries.
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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 Internship level
- Willing to study in Ghana
- 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
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
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program | Deadline: June 16, 2021?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Internship level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Ghana for the duration of the programme.
Is the YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program | Deadline: June 16, 2021 fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. 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.