African Leadership Academy, Global Scholars Program in South Africa 2015

The Global Scholars Program (GSP) at African Leadership Academy is an intensive, nineteen-day, summer youth camp for a select group of secondary school students from across the world.  Built around ALA’s unique Entrepreneurial Leadership and African studies curriculum, GSP prepares future leaders to explore their potential to create widespread change in Africa – and throughout the world.
Participants in this exciting youth program practice leadership by working in social ventures in the Johannesburg community, learn from ‘fireside chats’ with prominent entrepreneurial leaders in South Africa, build a global network with other young leaders from around the world and discover the history, beauty and diversity of Africa.


Acceptance into the Global Scholars Program is competitive and there are limited spots available so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the registration fee is $500 USD. If you are not accepted into any of the GSP sessions after registration, you will receive a refund of $450 USD. The registration fee is non-refundable if you are accepted into GSP 2015 but choose not to attend.

GSP 2015 Session Dates

Session 1: Monday, 29 June - Friday,17 July
Session 2: Monday, 13 July - Friday, 31 July
Session 3: Saturday, 25 July - Wednesday,12 August

COST & PAYMENTS
The total program fee for GSP is $4200 USD including a registration fee of $500 USD. The total program fee includes tuition, room and board, extracurricular activities and entry fees for all museums and trips. Local transportation is also included, but transportation to Johannesburg is the responsibility of each participant.

DISCOUNTS
Early Bird: Any applications received by Monday, 15 December 2014 will receive a 10% discount off the total program cost.
School groups: Schools that send 5 or more students to GSP 2015 are eligible for a special discount. For more information, please send an email to summer@africanleadershipacademy.org

This year, we are offering a two-day University Guidance Workshop for GSP participants who want to compose outstanding university application essays and gain skills and strategies for determining a list of universities to apply to that will be the best fit to their personality and interests. It is especially ideal for participants in GSP Session 3. The cost of this workshop is $500 USD.

If your application has been successfully processed, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are unable to complete the application online or require information on alternative payment methods, please send an email to summer@africanleadershipacademy.org.

Apply here