African Leadership Academy (ALA) 2025 for young Leaders across Africa (Two-Year Pre-University Program)
African Leadership Academy (ALA) seeks to enroll the most outstanding young leaders, aged 15 – 18, from across Africa and around the world. Admission Criteria African Leadership Academy (ALA) seeks to enroll the most outstanding young leaders from across Africa and around the world.
Selection Criteria
The ALA admissions process is designed to assess each candidate’s leadership potential and compatibility with our unique diploma program. Our approach is holistic, taking into account various factors such as intellectual readiness, courage, perseverance, ownership, and interdependence. We understand that diversity is a vital component of community strength, so we seek to build a class with students from various backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
At ALA, we do not expect uniformity; instead, we celebrate our differences and encourage our students to learn from one another. We assess each applicant individually, and no single factor, except age, will be used to exclude any candidate. For admission in 2025, applicants must have been born on or after September 1, 2005.
Timeline:
- JULY 15, 2024: Applications open for the class of 2025
- OCTOBER 15, 2024: Early Decision deadline
- JANUARY 15, 2025: Regular Decision deadline
- JANUARY 2025: Early Decision results are released for the entry class of 2025
- APRIL 2025: Regular Decision results are released for the entry class of 2025
Submitting your application by the Early decision deadlines only guarantees earlier notice of your admissions decision.
How to Apply?
Each year, more than 2,000 young leaders from across Africa apply to study at African Leadership Academy. Through a rigorous selection process, ALA is able to admit up to 130 students into each cohort.
Here are a few things that our admissions department might look out for in a prospective candidate: • Intellectual Readiness • Courage & Perseverance • Ownership • Interdependence
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For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the African Leadership Academy
Deadline: January 15, 2025