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DISCOVER • EXPLORE • LEAD
2016
A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM FOR TEENAGERS FROMALL OVER THE WORLD
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DEVELOPINGTHE NEXT
GENERATIONOF AFRICAN
LEADERS2 3Global Scholars Program www.alasummer.org
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African Leadership Academy (ALA) is a pre-eminent educational institution that seeks
to transform Africa by identifying, developing, and connecting its future leaders. The
Academy was founded on the philosophy that a new generation of ethical, committed
leaders is the key to Africa’s development. ALA seeks to become the training ground
for these future leaders. Each year, ALA draws the most outstanding students from
across Africa to its campus in South Africa for its flagship Two Year Pre-University
program; and every July and August, selected high potential students from across the
world attend the Academy’s Global Scholars’ Program. At ALA, young leaders build a
powerful intellectual foundation and develop their leadership capacity through ALA’s
unique curriculum and learning environment.
With its audacious mission and lifelong engagement, ALA is unlike any school in the
world.
About African Leadership AcademyDeveloping the next generation of African leaders
ALA in numbers
20,064 128Applicants to ALA since 2008
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2014/15
Average age of ALAyoung leaders
ALA young leaders had 225 individual opportunities to
attend 50 different local and global conferences including
Aspen Ideas Festival, Doha GOALS Forum, Model United
Nations, Three Dot Dash etc
Guest speakers atALA every year35
Past speakers include Desmond Tutu, Thabo
Mbeki, Graca Machel, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi,
Carly Fiorina and Eric Wainaina
Including Dartmouth University, MIT, NYU and
Yale University.
Universities attendedby ALA alumni
Student enterpriseslaunched at ALA sinceinception50
African countriesrepresented at ALA45
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The Global Scholars Program (GSP) at African Leadership Academy is a nineteen
day leadership development program for students from all over the world agedbetween 15 and 19 years.
GSP provides a challenging and stimulating environment for emerging leaderswho will collaborate with a diverse group of their peers. It is a logical extension
of the Academy’s mission to develop the next generation of African leaders. Inthis unprecedented era of globalisation, Africa will not develop in a vacuum. The
continent’s future will depend on the connections made between young leadersfrom around the world and their ability to share ideas, identify opportunities and
build dynamic organisations.
GSP prepares future leaders from across the globe to explore their potential to create widespread
positive change. Using the Academy’s unique Entrepreneurial Leadership curriculum, participantsare pushed to discover their true potential, explore South Africa and the African continent, and toexamine models of leadership in a range of spheres.
GSP alumni return to their schools and communities equippedto make an impact and to drive positive change.
“NEVER DOUBT THAT A SMALL GROUPOF THOUGHTFUL,COMMITTED
CITIZENS CANCHANGE THE WORLD;INDEED IT IS THEONLY THING THATEVER HAS.”MARGARET MEAD
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Are you an aspiring leader who is curious about the world and your
role in it?
Do you believe in the power of young people and that they too can
drive positive change?
Are you ready to collaborate with others in the ALA community and
reach your full leadership potential?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then GSP isfor you. Through the program, participants strive to answer thefollowing critical questions:
How can the next generation of global leaders ensure a peaceful
and prosperous future for Africa and the world?
What are the skills young leaders everywhere in the world must
develop to create global change in the 21st century?
Is GSP for you?This is about vision.
Integrity – we are people of our word with the courage to do whatis right
Curiosity – we challenge the status quo and take the initiative topursue new ideas
Humility – we are thankful for our opportunities and are aware ofour limitations
Compassion – we emphathize with and care for those around usDiversity – we respect all people and believe that difference shouldbe celebrated
Excellence – we set high standards for our own achievement andcelebrate the achievements of others
This is about our values.
What we believe
“HAVING WORKED WITH ALA AS A CORPORATEPARTNER FOR MANY YEARS, I WAS KEEN FORMY SON TO ATTENDGSP. THE EXPERIENCEHAS PROVED TO BETRANSFORMATIVEFOR HIM. GSP GAVE ADRIAN A WHOLENEW PERSPECTIVEON LIFE AND ON THEPOSSIBILITIES HE CAN
CREATE FOR HIMSELF AND OTHERS.”
MILTON OWORHUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR, GE AFRICAFATHER OF ADRIAN OWOR, GSP2014, UGANDAST ANDREWS COLLEGE, TURI, KENYA
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“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 – BUTTHE 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, LEAF SCHOOL,BRATISLAVA
The Global Scholars Program differs from other leadership
development offerings through the depth of experience we
provide. African Leadership Academy is the leading pan-African
educational institution in the world, with an outstanding track
record of connecting the continent’s most exceptional young
leaders with each other and with opportunities across the
globe.
Our unique leadership programming gives participants direct
access to leaders from the grassroots level to high-ranking
gurus in governance, civil society and business. Our focus
on community based service-learning engagements allows
young leaders to become immersed in the local culture and
community.
Entrepreneurial LeadershipThis is about direction.
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This is about exploring South Africa.
Excursions
A series of excursions during GSP give participants the opportunity
to encounter wildlife on safari; learn about South Africa’s rich history
and culture; and explore city life i n modern day Johannesburg.
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 BELIEVETHAT 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. I ALSO HAD THE
HONOUR OF MEETING A VERY DIVERSE
GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL OVER
THE WORLD, AND I WOULD ENCOURAGE ANYONE TO TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO
GAIN EXPOSURE TO NEW PERSPECTIVES
AS I DID AT GSP.
JOHN RICE-CAMERON
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This approach fosters proactivity, which is a trait that helps one to be
capable of foresight, prediction, or “imagination” and is able to avoid
being “acted upon”. This is very important in Experiential Learning as
the principles learnt challenge one’s critical thinking and reinforces
learning by doing.
Experiential learningThis is about doing.
“FOR THETHINGS
WE HAVETO LEARNBEFOREDOING, WELEARN BYDOING.” ARISTOTLE
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MEET THEFACILITATORSEach year, GSP is facilitated by a team that is comprised of the
Academy’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Faculty, Educatorsfrom leading schools around the world and alumni of theAcademy’s two year program. Meet some of the past GSPfacilitators:
Dave Tait, South AfricaHead of Entrepreneurial Leadership Department, African Leadership Academy
It always amazes me how much GSP participants and educators grow
in just three weeks. We have managed to distill key learning objectives
from our unique two year program into an intensive 3 week period and
we are seeing the same effect. GSP is a life changing experience.
Erica Jones, United StatesHistory Teacher, The Dalton School, New York City
Our goal as GSP Educators is to support and guide students on their
leadership journey and to expose students to a variety of experiences
both inside and outside of the classroom in South Africa, which will inspire
and encourage students to challenge themselves mentally, intellectually
and physically, (ask them about morning warriors!), throughout our time
together.
GSP is a unique program in that the world of secondary education is filled
with opportunity for service learning and/or community work however,
Entrepreneurial Leadership goes a step further. It walks students through
a process that requires that they invest themselves in the use of their
knowledge, skills and networking abilities to do more than just visit
and serve. They partner, listen, and deliver based on the needs of the
community and most importantly, they then walk away, leaving the full
ownership of their proposed solutions to community partners without any
Stacey Jones LeeStacey Jones Lee, United States St. Marks School, Massachusetts
GSP is unique in all its aspects as a summer camp. The activities of the
camp have a way of impacting participants. The Soweto and Johannesburg
city tours bring alive the rich South African history that one only read about
in the history books. The excursions add a lot more emphasis to South
Africa’s culture. The life, bravery, courage and selfless determination of
the iconic leader, the late Nelson Mandela, becomes more vivid throughseminal readings and viewings.
Isaac TsatsuIsaac Tsatsu, Ghana French and Leadership Teacher, Alpha Beta School, Accra
Experientials teach life lessons and values that impact participants in their academic, professional and
private lives. The rich GSP curriculum and the intensity of the program as a whole encourage participants to
explore outside of their comfort zones.
Underpinning all the activities and components of the program are the life-long friendships created at GSP.
These friendships of like-minded young leaders will create a community of ethical leaders who will be the
movers and the shakers of the African continent and the entire world.
expectation of acknowledgement or return. It is purely about using a process to improve self and empower
communities.
Oumar BaAfrican Leadership Academy Class of 2012, University of California Berkeley
Our goal as GSP Educators is to support and guide students on their
leadership journey and to expose students to a variety of experiences
both inside and outside of the classroom in South Africa, which will inspire
and encourage students to challenge themselves mentally, intellectually
and physically, (ask them about morning warriors!), throughout our time
together.
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During GSP all participants are accommodated on the African Leadership Academy campus in
Honeydew, a quiet suburb on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Our campus is fully residential and
boasts all modern amenities including wi-fi. GSP participants sleep two to a room with separate
dormitories for boys and girls.
All meals are provided in our dining hall which caters to a range of dietary preferences and
requirements including vegetarian, kosher, halaal, gluten free and vegan. Late meal options are
available during Ramadan.
FACILITIES
“AS WE LOOKAHEAD INTO
THE NEXTCENTURY,LEADERSWILL BETHOSE WHO
EMPOWEROTHERS.” BILL GATES
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At 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 campus.
Participants are accommodated at the ALA campus in Honeydew,
Johannesburg for the duration of the program. Our campus has a strict
access policy and is guarded 24 hours a day by a full complement of
security officers. There is an electrified perimeter fence and cameras
throughout the campus.
GSP includes numerous excursions and visits to sites aroundJohannesburg. As part of the Academy’s security protocols, all sites
are visited in advance by our risk management team to ensure that
the environment is safe and suitable; additionally our teams adhere to
stringent process to maximise the welfare of all participants.
SafetyHave peace of mind.
GSP participants are required to obtain travel insurance that is valid in
South Africa as a condition of enrolment in the program.
A registered nurse and the school physician are on call to tend to
any medical emergency. The Academy is located four kilometres (2.5
miles) away from Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital a leading private medical
facility in South Africa. Facilitators have a first aid kit for all off campus
activities and excursions.
GSP participants can join early morning group exercise sessions run
by a team of facilitators or they can exercise around campus at their
leisure.
Access to the best facilities.
Health
“GSP TRANSFORMEDMY PERSPECTIVE OF
AFRICA AND I MADE AN AMAZING GROUPOF NEW FRIENDS,
WHO ARE NOT JUSTFROM AFRICA, BUTFROM ALL OVER THEWORLD. IT CHANGEDMY MIND SET ANDI AM SO GLAD I
APPLIED TO GSP!”LUCIA VALACHOVAGSP 2014,GYMNÁZIUM JOZEFA LETTRICHA, SLOVAKIA
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GSP is a truly global experience, participants will meet and work with
fellow participants, educators and speakers from all over the world.
Each individual will bring with them their unique perspectives to each
interaction, contributing to the cultural melting pot from which will
emerge a cohort of enlighted global leaders.
Global CommunityThis is international.
I attended GSP before moving to a new school in a different
country. My GSP experience changed and benefited me
especially because I was able to apply the Entrepreneurial
Leadership concepts and thinking strategies to navigate
my transition into a new environment. GSP was an eye
opener for me.
GSP is a life-changing experience, and the best journey
I have ever had so far. The GSP experience is a short
sample of the life train. We celebrated diversity, worked
in houses, shared ideas, were inspired by African leaders,
and collaborated to develop and deliver the solution to
the need we identified.
Zineb Benkirane, GSP 2014, MoroccoAl Jabr, Fez
Adeoluwatofunmi Adeyemi, GSP 2014,United Kingdom
Cheltenham Ladies College, Gloucestershire
The time spent at GSP will continue to impact participants long after they have
returned home and as they go on to further opportunities. Hear from some past
participants who share with you the GSP difference in their lives:
AFTER GSP
“IN MY TEAM, OUR DIFFERENT
DYNAMICS COME TOGETHER TO
PRODUCE EXCELLENT RESULTS.
WE ARE ABLE TO PLAN OUT
HOW EXACTLY WE ARE GOING
TO PRESENT OUR IDEAS TO
OUR COMMUNITY SITE IN A
COLOURFUL AND YET BUSINESS-
LIKE MANNER. DURING OUR
CLASSROOM SESSIONS, WE HAVE
FUN, MAKE JOKES BUT STILL
BRAINSTORM BRILLIANT IDEAS,
PUTTING THE BEST OF THEM
TOGETHER TO MAKE FANTASTIC
PRESENTATIONS ON HOW WE
CAN HELP RATANANG CHILDREN’SHOME IN BARAGWANATH,
SOUTH AFRICA. OUR MOTTO IS
‘TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM
WORK.”
ZAHRAH KAZIMGSP2014, UNITED KINGDOMROYAL HIGH SCHOOL, BATH
Oluwatoni Agbeyangi, GSP 2014, NigeriaGeorgetown Prepatory School, Maryland
My school in England is very international but I can hand
on heart say that I have never been so close to and so
at ease with people from such diverse backgrounds. The
best aspect in my opinion was the way we bridged the
gaps between us, working together for the first time in a
large group and then being split into completely random
groups that were very different from the other groups
we had, thereby giving us the opportunity to work with
different people each time and get to know them.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS
Julia heard about GSP through her friends – graduates of ALA,who she met during the Yale Young Global Scholars Program.They told her about ALA and what and specifically about theGlobal Scholars Program which she could be a part of.She later applied and was accepted. She was excited to havebeen accepted as she is very passionate about changing theworld and being involved in programs that would enable her tomake that change.
Julia values the lessons she learned while being at GSP, and hasbeen inspired to use what she has learned in college going forth,as well as in her career.
Julia founded both the organisations she is a part of in 2012.Pretty Purposeful is a non-profit she founded to help providefunding and raise awareness for child birth injuries in SierraLeone, Kenya and Malawi. Youth Corp is a network of youth-runorganisations, such as non-profits, businesses and initiativesthat seek to encourage youth to aspire to make a difference by
starting up organisations headed by the youth.
Her experience summed up in her own words: “This experiencehas been amazing. I can honestly say it has been life-
changing and I have learned so much about South Africa and
that leadership is really about taking ownership as a leader.
You can’t control others and what happens around you, but it
is all about your response-ability to situations.”
Dumi heard about GSP through United World Colleges (UWC),the school he attended at the time. He applied and was acceptedto be a part of what he says was “a lot of fun”.
He valued the fact that he was able to learn and interact witha diverse group of people from all over the world. It was alsoan opportunity to learn about South Africa’s rich history. Theexperientials and excursions were another aspect he foundenjoyable, as his perceptions and way of thinking were beingchallenged.
Dumi decided to join the 2015 GSP sessions as an intern duringhis summer break. He was glad to be back to play a role in thelives of others and to show gratitude to ALA for what the GSPexperience taught him.
Dumi is passionate about healthcare and is currently a Biologystudent at Duke University and hopes to work in the healthcareindustry once he completes his studies.
GSP 2015, United StatesHome-schooledFounder and Chairman Pretty Purposeful/Founder and Exec. Director Youth Corp
GSP 2013, ZimbabweUWC Atlantic CollegeDuke University ‘17
Julia Myers Dumi MatamboUnited States Zimbabwe
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS
Kelvin learned about GSP through the UJIMA Subukia ScholarshipFund, a charitable organization which operates a scholarshipprogram for secondary school students in Kenya. Kelvin appliedand he attended GSP in 2011, a year before he graduated fromhigh school.
In 2012 he started his own company in Nairobi using theentrepreneurial skills he learned at ALA after identifying aneed in his community soon after he returned home. SunriseTracking provides vehicle tracking systems for individuals andcompanies that can be fully managed through a linked mobilephone. His latest innovative addition to his system is the abilityto immobilize a vehicle via text message.
Kelvin says GSP was a ‘brain-opener’ that allowed him to learnand fully explore his leadership and entrepreneurial potential andaddress an issue in his community. Since its inception, SunriseTracking has assisted hundreds of vehicle owners to manageand secure their assets through a mobile phone applicationfor both tracking and CCTV surveillance. “With the leadershipskills I acquired, I managed to be an effective change-maker
who transformed society positively.”
Nana Ama was interested in the Global Scholars Program whilstattending Loyola Jesuit College in Nigeria. The Global ScholarsProgram offered a chance to learn about African LeadershipAcademy.
The experience she had as part of the program was anenlightening one for Nana Ama. She had the opportunity todevelop entrepreneurial skills through the EntrepreneurialLeadership curriculum, which composed of experientials thatenforced critical thinking.
She was able to identify her passions and interests which sheharnessed when she eventually attended ALA. Nana Ama is abeliever of doing well for her country and was excited to use thelessons she learnt to their maximum potential. GSP was a greatpath for Nana Ama to develop and grow as a future leader.
She takes initiative on a lot of projects, one being MUNATICS,which she co-founded as a student enterprise at ALA.MUNATICS sought to improve ethics education in schools and
business environments. She also developed a keen interest inyouth employment as she believes is key to the prosperity ofthe African continent.
She is currently enrolled at the University of Toronto and hopesto study International Business and Law. She also hopes toinvest in vocational training through the establishment of a topclass training school in Ghana that would train young peoplein developing skills in bead making, catering, hairdressing andfashion design. She is keen to invest in young people who haveentrepreneurial potential and help under-privileged children inGhana and Nigeria.
GSP 2011, KenyaNakuru Boys High SchoolPresident and CEO Sunrise Tracking
Boakyewaa TemengGSP 2013, Loyola Jesuit College
Kelvin Macharia Kuria Nana AmaKenya Ghana
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GSP seeks dynamic, motivated high school students between the ages of 15 and 19years from across the world who are thrilled at the prospect of an intense program inwhich they will develop as global leaders, contribute value to a social venture and buildlasting friendships.
Each year we are delighted to welcome participants from partner schools and youthorganisations from around the world. Students can enrol in GSP as part of a school groupof 2 or more students. Schools that send a group of five more students are allocated a spot in the Academy’shighly regarded Educator Program – a four week professional development opportunityfor educators from around the world that runs parallel to GSP.
Application Information School GroupsIs GSP for you? School Groups
Prospective participants are asked to complete a series of short essays outlining theirleadership experience to date and their motivation for applying to the Global ScholarsProgram.
Applicants must be aged between 15 and 19 years at the time of attending GSP.
The application for admission to GSP is available online at www.alasummer.org/apply
The full program fee is $4,200 of which a $500 deposit is required at the time ofregistration, with the balance due before the program commences. A strict refund policyapplies and will be made available at the time of registration. Payment plans can bearranged on request.
Limited financial aid is available for students with demonstrated need, the financial aidapplication form is made available on request to admitted participants.
Please note that financial aid is preferentially awarded to African students and is cappedat $1,500 per participant.
Have early bird discount of 10% (price is $3,780) register by 15 December 2015
There are opportunities for interested individuals and organizations to sponsor GSPparticipants. The Academy can match interested sponsors with students who havedemonstrated financial need. Alternatively, sponsoring organizations can nominate theirown Global Scholars, provided they meet the admissions criteria.
If you are interested in sponsoring a Global Scholar please [email protected]
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and close on 30 April 2015. You will receivea final admissions decision within two weeks of submitting your completed application
and paying the deposit. If you are not admitted to GSP, then you will receive a refund onthe deposit of $450.
Each GSP session is limited to 60 participants. A waiting list will become effective oncethe class number has been reached. As such interested applicants are encouraged toapply early to avoid disappointment.
How to get in.
What does it cost?
Sponsor a Global Scholar.
Submit now!
Admissions Criteria
Tuition
Sponsorship
Deadline
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CONNECTINGFUTURE LEADERS
TO AFRICA,REVEALING
AFRICA TO THEWORLD
Future leaders from over thirty different countriesacross Africa and the world have been selectedto attend African Leadership Academy’s GlobalScholars Program, making it one of the most diversecamp experiences for teenagers.
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To apply visit the GSP website:
www.alasummer.org
You can reach us by telephone on:
South Africa: +27 11 699 3000
Email:
To interact with other prospective GSP
participants, visit our page:www.facebook.com/ALAGSP2016