The Academy is founded on the philosophy that a new generation of ethical, committed leaders is the key to Africa’s development. ALA seeks to become training ground for these future leaders.
African Leadership Academy (ALA) seeks to transform Africa by identifying, developing, and connecting thousands of leaders for the continent over the next few decades.
WORTH
- Fellowships will begin in August 2017 and last for two years.
- Fellows will receive housing on campus and a stipend payment to cover living expenses.
- Fellows are also eligible for a modest Summer Exploration grant to enable one professionally relevant travel excursion during the course of Fellowship tenure.
ELIGIBILITY
To qualify for the fellowship, applicants must:
- Have a BA or BS degree from a leading university, with an excellent academic transcript and record of outstanding citizenship.
- Have a track record of leadership and results in extracurricular or professional activities.
- Have experience working with young people in a mentoring, teaching, or coaching capacity.
- Have experience developing strong relationships with people from a variety of different ages, cultures, religions, and socioeconomic groups.
- Have experience in a boarding school or as a university Residential Advisor is a plus.
- Be fluent in English. Fluency or proficiency in other languages spoken broadly on the continent (French, Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili, Yoruba, etc.) is a plus.
DEADLINE: February 17 2017
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