Applications are now open for the African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship programme to study in Canada. The ALT Scholarship programme commemorates the late Nelson Mandela’s commitment to social justice and equity by supporting young African professionals to become leaders in public policy and administration. The ALT Scholarship Program will grant scholarships to young African women and men to pursue a Master’s degree in public administration, public policy or public finances. Scholarships will be awarded based on merit to young professionals from sub-Saharan Africa.
The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) in collaboration with The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) will implement the ALT Scholarship Program with the objective of contributing to a strong and effective public sector in sub-Saharan Africa. Special consideration will be given to equitable representation across the continent and to the advancement of women leaders.
This program is undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD), and The MasterCard Foundation.
WORTH
- Return airfare (at the beginning and at the end of the program)
- Tuition fees
- Monthly living allowances and one time installation allowance
- Fixed allowance to cover purchase of books and attend conferences in Canada
- Health insurance coverage
- Fees for study permit
ELIGIBILITY
- Be a citizen and resident of sub-Saharan Africa
- Be between 22 and 35 years old (at the beginning of the study program)
- Have completed an undergraduate university degree (4 years of university) with a minimum average of B (75%)
- Have two to five years of work experience in the public sector, civil society sector or research and academic institutions in Africa
- Be fluent in French or English
- Meet all the academic requirements of the study program of choice
DEADLINE: 2nd November, 2015
To apply and for more information visit here
