African Leadership Academy Application Deadline



African Leadership Academy Application Deadline

August 31st  : First application deadline (early decision)

October 31st  : Second application deadline (early decision)



September – October : Rolling reviews and early decision finalists interviews. All early decision applicants will be interviewed by December 31st.

November 1st – January 11th regular decision applications

September – October 

Early decision applicants will receive notification of admissions status.

Regular decision applicants notified of their first round status.

Regular decision applicants selected as finalists will be invited to interview with the Admissions team.

 April 30th 

All finalists will be notified of their admissions status. Candidates who apply through our online portal will be able to check their application status online.

Financial aid awards will be made by end of May.

ALA Admissions Non-Discrimination Policy

The Academy is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The Academy’s policy in respect to admissions is consistent with African Leadership Academy’s policy on non-discrimination. As such, in accordance with our value of diversity and in compliance with South African law, ALA does not discriminate on the basis of gender (identity or expression), race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity (or tribal affiliation), wealth or income.

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