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GLOBAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM@ African Leadership Academy

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IntegrityWe are people of our word, with the courage to do what is right.

CuriosityWe challenge the status quo and take the initiative to pursue new ideas.

Humility We are thankful for our opportunities and are aware of our limitations.

CompassionWe empathize with and care for those around us.

Diversity We respect all people and believe that difference should be celebrated.

Excellence We set high standards for our own achievement and celebrate the achievements of others.

Our Values

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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”

- MARGARET MEAD

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African Leadership Academy (ALA) is the foremost pan-African leadership development institution established to transform Africa by developing a powerful network of ethical entrepreneurial leaders who will work together to address Africa’s greatest challenges, achieve extraordinary social impact and accelerate the continent’s growth trajectory.

Through a world-class program centered on Entrepreneurial Leadership, the Academy has trained nearly a thousand young leaders from 46 African countries in our flagship pre-university Diploma program and now sits

at the forefront of developing impactful young leaders with the mindset, skills and networks to effect wide-scale change across the world.

The uniqueness of African Leadership Academy lies in the diversity of our program participants and facilitators. ALA brings together some of the world’s most influential leadership, entrepreneurship and education experts to shape the content and delivery of our curriculum, and we consistently attract participants from all over Africa, Europe, Asia, North and South America for our global programs.

Pioneering Entrepreneurial Leadership Education around the WorldAfrican Leadership Academy


Entrepreneurial Leadership (EL) summarizes ALA’s approach to leadership education in the world; juxtaposing two separate but critically interwoven ideas: values-based leadership and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of business management skills.

ALA believes that leadership is the ability to inspire and mobilize groups of people towards a common goal. We believe that leadership must not only be effective; it must also be ethical in nature, ensuring that the outcomes of a leader’s actions are positive overall.


Entrepreneurial Leadership at the CoreENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING + VALUES-BASED LEADERSHIP + BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Contrary to conventional knowledge, entrepreneurial thinking is not simply pursuing a business interest in order to create personal wealth; at ALA, we believe that being entrepreneurial-minded transcends business or profit generation. A leader with an entrepreneurial mindset is one with an orientation towards action, risk taking, dilemma flipping, creativity, thriving within constraints, design thinking and human-centered solutions, whether in the for-profit, non-profit or public sector.

The study and practice of entrepreneurial leadership is the common thread that runs through all programs at African Leadership Academy.

A global leadership summer program for teens aged 13-19


An international summer leadership camp like no otherBuilt around ALA’s unique Entrepreneurial Leadership and African Studies curricula, our summer program engages young leaders from around the world in social entrepreneurship, design thinking, leadership training, adventure, and cross-cultural exchange. Participants practice leadership by working with social ventures, learn from start-up and experienced entrepreneurs, develop skills through team-based challenges, build a global network of peers, and discover the history, beauty, and diversity of South Africa.

GSP creates a challenging and stimulating environment for emerging leaders to collaborate with a diverse group of their peers from around the world to share ideas and identify opportunities for global change.

What could be better than exploring the incredible beauty of South Africa while developing the capacity to create widespread positive change?

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At GSP, I learned a number of useful lessons about what makes a great leader. I also enjoyed the work we did at our BUILD lab site as well as the excursions and I am grateful that I learned about the BUILD process. Furthermore, I believe that the BUILD process and the lessons I learned about leadership can be applied to almost any endeavor one chooses to take on in life, and hence, I would recommend the GSP program to anybody, regardless of what their academic interests may be.”

John Rice-Cameron, GSP 2015 (USA)

GSP transformed my life!The three weeks I spent at ALA’s GSP were really meaningful. I learnt new things about myself, the way I treat people in teams for example, and how to practice good leadership skills – but the most important take away is the fact that I now see things differently. I have discovered new values and I’m not that impulsive anymore. I now know I can make an impact if I work hard and that I can inspire others to be active in pursuing their dreams. This was certainly the best experience I’ve ever had.”

Radovan Bunganic, GSP 2015 (Slovakia)

“ “”Why do you want to travel outside your continent next summer when there’s a lot to learn here? Don’t think twice, especially if you are African; ALA’s Global Scholars Program is the program to attend. You not only explore your full potential in just three weeks and visit beautiful historic sites and sceneries in Johannesburg, but you also make global friends with different backgrounds, cultural experiences, hobbies and interests. These people with whom you’ll work will provide crucial raw material needed for creativity, a fundamental skill needed in an individuals’ life.”

Maame Efua Benyi, GSP 2016 (Ghana)

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Go Beyond VolunteeringCollaboration with community leaders to co-create solutions to identified challenges is just the beginning. Participants refine their ideas to ensure they meet real needs, then present their solutions to their peers and community partners. That’s service learning.

Build Your Global Network Live, work and play with peers from around the world. Your roommate, team member or new best friend might be from Kenya, India, United States, China, Slovakia or England. Bring your perspective, contribute your culture, and open your mind and heart to a world of lifelong possibilities.

Become an EntrepreneurHuman-centered design brings innovation that matters to our communities and the world. Develop confidence to start something that speaks to your passions. Build skills to understand people and their challenges, invent solutions, get and use feedback, and deliver change.


Learn by DoingExperiential education is active learning in the real world. Action followed by reflection, generating new ideas, and applying learning for results in real communities with committed partners is at the centre of all we do.

Explore South AfricaA series of excursions takes participants on adventures to encounter unique African wildlife, experience South Africa’s rich history and culture, stretch their comfort zones, and explore the vibrant city life of modern-day Johannesburg.

Lead with Purpose Realize your own powers, build awareness of and engage with others, and collaborate to transform. Through exploration of ideas and opportunities, questioning ‘how’ and ‘why’, sharpening communication skills, and practicing team-work, your own framework and approach to leadership emerges.


“The future of Africa – and the world - depends on young people making meaningful and impactful connections across boundaries of nationality, race, religion, culture, and class.”

Bringing the world to Africa. Revealing Africa to the worldApply to GSP

GSP seeks dynamic, motivated high school students between the ages of 13 and 19 years from around the world who are thrilled at the prospect of an intense program in which they will develop as ethical leaders, contribute value to a social venture, experience new people and places, and build lasting friendships.

Future leaders from over 30 different countries across Africa and the world are selected each year to attend GSP, making it one of the most diverse camp experiences for teenagers anywhere. Friendships at GSP become part of an international network you can rely on for life.

The future of Africa – and the world -- depends on young people making meaningful and impactful connections across boundaries of nationality, race, religion, culture, and class. In the decades ahead, those who chose to take risks – sharing ideas, tackling challenges, and building solutions with peers from around the world – will make the greatest difference as leaders in their fields and countries. GSP is your launch pad to becoming an entrepreneurial leader with a grounding in design-thinking, sense of adventure, and a global perspective.

Join us!Sessions run from June - August each year. For more information about fees and financial assistance, visit www.alasummer.org/applyEmail: [email protected]


Discover Johannesburg!

Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, is by far one of the most astonishing places in the world. Literally translated “City of Gold”, Jo’burg is named for its large gold deposits and mineral-rich Witswatersrand hills. With a population of nearly five million people, Johannesburg is home to the one of the most diverse populations in the world in terms of ethnicities and cultures.

From historical sites reflecting the past of the country, such as the Apartheid museum and Vilakazi Street (home to two Nobel Peace Laureates – Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela); to modern structures such as the famed Sandton City Mall and the prominent street art scene in downtown Jo’burg, passing by Nelson Mandela Bridge, the City of Gold offers a unique and thrilling experience to its visitors.

Johannesburg is also home to the Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for being the world’s richest hominid site where the earliest ancestors of humankind were discovered. The Lion Park, Johannesburg Zoo, Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens and several other nature reserves make Johannesburg a city worth visiting and exploring.

All of ALA’s Global Programs have a powerful relationship with the City of Johannesburg. It serves as inspiration, context and a powerful classroom. Each year, we seek out amazing individuals and organizations that enable us and our program participants to engage effectively with the city and its constant evolution.


Johannesburg Zoo

The Lion Park


Johannesburg Zoo

Vilakazi Street

The Lion Park

Nelson Mandela Bridge

Sandton City Mall

Apartheid Museum

Sterkfontein Caves

Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens

ALA Model African Union

African Leadership Academy Model African Union (ALAMAU) is an annual leadership conference for young leaders around Africa and across the world, simulating the activities of the African Union. ALAMAU was established in 2013 as a platform for young leaders to develop implementable solutions to African development challenges through diplomacy and international cooperation, in a format inspired by the Model United Nations and the African Union.

Delegates to ALAMAU serve as representatives of various African governments on organs of the African Union, affording them the opportunity to study complex African issues, understand the positions of African countries, and learn to successfully negotiate without compromising national interests.

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BUILD-in-a-BoxTwo-day Entrepreneurial Leadership camp facilitated by a team of ALA students using a portable teaching toolkit

ALA has developed BUILD-in-a-Box, facilitated by ALA students and alumni, as a programme that is designed to build and strengthen Africa’s youth-level entrepreneurial ecosystem by igniting an entrepreneurial mind-set among youth and facilitating concrete opportunities for first-hand experience designing and leading social or business ventures.

The curriculum is based on BUILD, a unique curriculum framework for teaching youth entrepreneurship. Participants are first trained to Believe that they have the power to change the world around them, and embrace a mind-set of continual improvement. They then learn to build empathy and Understand the community they intend to serve with an entrepreneurial venture. Young entrepreneurs then Invent a wide range of possible solutions, prototyping and testing their ideas by Listening to feedback from potential customers and other stakeholders. After a process of iteration and improvement, they Deliver impactful new ventures and solutions by mobilizing resources and leveraging networks.

Other programs at ALA

African Leadership Academy is a hub of leadership and entrepreneurial activities. We work with a range of young leaders from across Africa on various programs throughout the year. Here are some of our other programs:

Two Year Pre-University Diploma

A two year pre-university program centered on Entrepreneurial Leadership, African Studies and Writing & Rhetoric, and the Cambridge A’Levels

Each year, ALA identifies young leaders between the ages of 16 and 19 with demonstrated leadership potential and a strong sense of purpose. Through our unique curriculum at the Academy, they develop the skills, mindset and network to contribute towards our mission of enabling lasting peace and shared prosperity across the continent. After graduating, ALA continues to cultivate these leaders throughout their lives, in university and beyond. We support their growth through access to internships, career opportunities and high-impact networks of people and capital that will empower them to create transformative change.

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Have peace of mindAt African Leadership Academy, we place student welfare above all other considerations. We provide all participants with private ground transport throughout their stay in South Africa, including airport transfers to and from the Academy and our program venues. GSP and Catalyst participants are accommodated at our world-class residential campus in Honeydew, Johannesburg for the duration of the programs. Our campus has a strict access policy and is guarded 24 hours daily by a full complement of security officers. There is an electrified perimeter fence and surveillance cameras throughout the campus. ALAMAU is organized at a 4-star hotel and conference venue withfull security complement. Our programsinclude numerous excursions and visitsto sites around Johannesburg. As partof the Academy’s security protocols,sites are visited in advance by our riskmanagement team to ensure thatthe environment is safe and suitable;

additionally our teams adhere to stringent processes to maximise the welfare of all participants.

Excellent health and wellness facilitiesProgram participants are required to obtain travel insurance valid in South Africa as a condition of enrolment in our programs. A registered nurse and the school physician are on call to tend to health needs, and the Academy is located four kilometres (2.5 miles) away from Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital, a leading private medical facility in South Africa. Our program facilitators are all trained and equipped with first aid kits for all on-campus and off-campus activities, and the Academy has a signed agreement with a rapid response ambulance service, in case of emergencies. The ALA campus is also very sports-friendly, so program participants can join an early morning group exercise session or exercise around our campus at their leisure.

Am I going to be ok?Health and Safety at ALA


What happens when I arrive in South Africa? Students and educators arriving by air should travel into Johannesburg’s O.R Tambo International Airport, the largest in South Africa. All arrivals are met by a clearly identifiable ALA welcome team that will escort participants to our campus in Honeydew or the program venue.

Should I be concerned about safety? ALA offers a safe, world-class boarding school environment. All students live on our secure campus in Honeydew, a quiet suburb of Johannesburg, with experienced residential faculty and 24-hour staffed security. The ALA campus has a strict access policy and the residence area is protected by a biometric system, which limits entry to only the residents of each hall. Each hall has an emergency fire door, which is permanently armed. There are surveillance cameras, fire extinguishers, and emergency switches on every hall.All excursions – whether in the Johannesburg area or elsewhere in South Africa – are accompanied by ALA adults and carefully planned with a risk management screening


by our Security Manager. Events happening outside our campus will be held only in places with 24-hour security and approval by our Security Manager.

What is the ALA campus like and what services are available? The ALA campus is a quiet, green space that supports a vibrant school community. The campus includes on-site health and wellness services, dining services, unlimited Wi-Fi, in-dorm laundry facilities, athletic facilities, performing and visual arts spaces, and a library/learning commons.

Can ALA accommodate my dietary needs? Every day, three nutritious meals are served and three snacks offered to students. Dining services at all our programs are able to accommodate a variety of dietary needs and will work with individuals to ensure they are accessing healthy choices.

Will I be able to go shopping? There are several shopping malls in close proximity to ALA campus and all our conference venues. Program

participants will typically shop at Clearwater Mall, Northgate Mall, Sandton City or any of the other shopping malls around; there will be ample space in every program schedule to accommodate shopping.

How can I keep in touch with those back at home? Upon arrival, participants will be provided with an international calling card to which they will have access throughout their stay. Additionally students will be able to utilize ALA’s high speed internet connection for Skype calls, social media and emails. While students’ time at our programs will be quite busy, we encourage them to keep in touch with family and friends and share updates of their experience.

Can my parents/family visit while I’m at ALA? Of course! We welcome visitors to ALA throughout the year and there is always something exciting going on around campus, whether it be an enterprise showcase, internationally-recognized guest speaker or art exhibit. There are many guest houses and resorts in close proximity to campus to choose

from. South Africa is the land of diverse cultures, spectacular landscapes, unparalleled wildlife, and fascinating city life. A family vacation is highly recommended and we’ll be happy to give you some tips on places to hear local music, hike, surf, eat great local food, or see the “Big Five”.

Does ALA provide college counselling? ALA’s premier University Guidance services are available to Catalyst Term students. In addition to support around the admission process, the use of Naviance, and essay writing coaching, you will have access to SAT and ACT prep and testing. The Academy has a strong track record of university placements with our alumni studying in top universities around the world including in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and South Africa. Unless indicated otherwise, university guidance is not available to participants at GSP or ALAMAU.

Is financial aid or a scholarship available? Limited financial assistance is available for all ALA programs. You may inquire about available financial assistance at the time of

applying for each program.

What if I want to apply for ALA’s two year pre-university Diploma?If you are interested in applying to ALA’s two year pre-university Diploma after completing GSP or ALAMAU, you will be able to speak to a member of our recruitment team to guide you in completing the application. Participation at our global programs do not automatically qualify you for admission to our highly selective Diploma program, but it enables you to better understand the Academy and align your interests with our mission. You may complete the application for the Diploma online at www.africanleadershipacademy.org/apply.

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