Application Deadline: October 14th 2016
The African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program commemorates the late Nelson Mandela’s commitment to social justice and equity. It supports young African professionals to become leaders in public policy and administration.
The ALT Scholarship Program grants full scholarships based on merit to women and men from sub-Saharan Africa to pursue a Master’s degree in public administration, public policy or public finances in Canada.
The ALT Scholarship Program has two components:
An academic component: the scholars will complete a one to two year Master’s level program in public administration, public policy or public finance at a Canadian university;
A professional development component in which the scholars will:
- Put together a comprehensive professional development plan;
- Develop a case study focusing on their home country;
- Be mentored by a Canadian expert;
- Participate in webinars and networking events.
Eligibility Requirements:
The ALT Scholarship Program grants full scholarships based on merit to women and men from sub-Saharan Africa to pursue a Master’s degree in public administration, public policy or public finances in Canada.
You must meet ALL the requirements to be eligible:
- Be a citizen AND resident of sub-Saharan Africa;
- Be between 22 and 35 years old (at the beginning of the study program);
- Have completed a university degree meeting the minimum academic requirements for admission into a Master’s degree in Canada (a minimum average of B [75%] – check equivalencies at bottom of this page);
- Have a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years of full-time work experience in the public sector, civil society sector or a research institute in Africa;
- Be fluent in French or English;
- Meet all the academic requirements of the study program of choice.
The ALT scholarship includes:
- Return airfare (at the beginning and at the end of the program)
- Tuition fees
- Monthly living allowances and installation allowance
- Fixed allowance to cover purchase of books and attend conferences in Canada
- Health insurance coverage
- Fees for study permit
The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) manages the ALT Scholarship Program in partnership with the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) and in collaboration with the African Association of Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) and the Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA).
Application Process
Applicants who receive an Access Code and Password for the online application form will be required to complete the online application form and upload the following documents to the form:
- A CV or resume
- All official transcripts and diplomas for every university program completed or in progress (with official translation if the transcripts are not in English or French)
- An abstract for a case study
- A 500 to 750 word letter of intent to explain why you want to study in public administration and how you will use the training on return to your country
- Three reference letters (two academic and one professional). If you are currently employed, one of the support letters should be from your employer
- A copy of your valid passport or a copy of the application form for a passport if you do not have a valid passport along with a national identity card
- Language test results if you have never studied in the language of instruction at the Canadian university where you want to study (English or French) (g. TOEFL, Alliance française)
Timeline:
| Deadline to complete the Initial Questionnaire receive link to application form | October 14th, 2016 |
| Selection process | October 14th to December 31st , 2016 |
| Pre-selected candidates notified by email | January 2017 |
| Admission to universities | January to March 2017 |
| Pre-departure process (visa, accommodation, pre-departure orientation) | February to July 2017 |
| All other candidates notified of results | June 2017 |
| Orientation session in Canada | Mid- August 2017 |
| Start of study programs | End of August/beginning of September 2017 |
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program 2017