As a premiere Pan-African institution, the African Leadership Academy is continually dedicated to ensuring the growth and education of Africa’s promising youth, providing the tools needed to forge an impact on the future of the continent.
The African Leadership Academy (ALA) relies greatly on the support of its various individuals, corporations and groups to maintain a safe, secure and immeasurably valuable learning experience for the hundreds of bright young minds attending the academy. Through the ongoing encouragement of the African Leadership Academy’s various supporters, including Tunde Folawiyo, the institution’s goals will continue to have a long-lasting impact throughout the continent.
While full-time enrolment in the ALA is a highly rewarding experience for students, some may be eligible and find great value in the ALA’s Gap Year Programme. This 10-month pre-university programme assists in building lasting friendships with Africa’s future leaders. Aside from gaining an in-depth understanding of the continent, Gap Year Programme participants will take part in the design and implementation of a community service project to assist communities in need.
Applying to the Gap Year Programme
Students striving to be admitted into the ALA’s Gap Year Programme are required to undergo a multifaceted application process. Hopefuls will be evaluated on five criteria including Academic Achievement, Leadership Potential and Commitment to Public Service. Students aged 17-19 year-old who have graduated high school and possess a great passion for the advancement of Africa are encouraged to apply.
Students hoping to gain entry into the Gap Year Programme during the early round of acceptance must submit preliminary applications and a school report by April 1, 2014. Finalists will then be required to submit a second-round application to be proceeded by an interview with the ALA in late April. Those accepted will be notified of their admission in May. Students are highly encouraged to apply to the first round of selections in order to maximise likelihood of acceptance. A late submission round will follow, with preliminary applications due by June 1st. Those admitted will be notified by July.
With its ongoing dedication to fostering the next generation of young African leaders, the African Leadership Academy remains a vital entity in the economic and sociological advancement of the African continent. Through the valued encouragement of the academy’s supporters, including Tunde Folawiyo, the African Leadership Academy will proceed with its mission to serve as a beacon of hope for thousands of African students hoping to make a difference in their communities and beyond.