Shaping Africa’s Future: Applications Open for ALC 2025/2026 Fellowships
The African Leadership Centre (ALC) is proud to announce its call for applications for the 2025/2026 academic year. These competitive and impactful Peace, Security & Development Fellowships and Associate Fellowships are designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders across Africa and the Global South.
With academic partnerships at King’s College London and operations headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the ALC is on a mission to build a value-driven, intergenerational community capable of driving a new agenda for peace and security in Africa.
About the African Leadership Centre (ALC)
Founded in 2010, the ALC has become a premier hub for leadership development, research, and mentoring across the peace, security, and development spectrum. Its unique model blends rigorous academic study with mentorship, community building, and institutional placements, nurturing value-based leaders equipped to address Africa’s complex challenges.
🌍 ALC Locations:
📍 Nairobi, Kenya | 📍 King’s College London
Fellowship Opportunities for 2025/2026
The ALC is offering three fellowship tracks for the upcoming academic year:
1. Peace, Security & Development Fellowships for African Scholars
(Degree-Awarding | Fully Funded)
Overview:
This prestigious 18-month fellowship is designed for emerging African scholars aiming to influence the discourse and practice around peace, security, and development.
Key Features:
- Fully funded, excluding visa costs
- Combines an MSc in Global Leadership and Peacebuilding at King’s College London
- Includes a 6-month attachment at a leading African university or organization
- Offers robust mentorship, simulation sessions, and institutional visits
- Builds a strong network of peace and security professionals
Ideal Candidate:
- Young African scholar affiliated with a research or academic institution
- Passionate about shaping Africa’s peace and development agenda
- Committed to ALC values of inclusivity, equity, and transformation
2. Associate Fellowships Bursaries for African Students in Peace, Security & Development
(Degree-Awarding | Partial Funding)
Overview:
Designed for African students admitted to the MSc Global Leadership and Peacebuilding program at King’s College London, this fellowship supports future African leaders working in security and development.
Support Includes:
- 25% tuition bursary at King’s College London
- £5,000 contribution towards living expenses in London
- Full participation in ALC’s mentoring, simulation, and institutional modules
- Optional 6-month paid attachment at a university or regional center in Africa
Eligibility Criteria:
- African nationality
- Admitted to MSc Global Leadership and Peacebuilding
- Proven commitment to leadership and peacebuilding in Africa
📩 Apply via King’s College London
📩 Submit a separate application via ALC Nairobi
3. Associate Fellowships in Global Leadership & Peacebuilding for the Global South
(Degree-Awarding | Partial Funding)
Overview:
This opportunity is open to students from the Global South applying for the MSc at King’s College London. It aims to advance peace, security, and development leadership beyond the African continent.
What’s Included:
- 25% tuition fee bursary
- £5,000 towards living expenses
- Post-degree internship option at an international or regional institution
- Access to ALC’s tailored mentoring and leadership curriculum
Eligibility:
- Citizenship of a Global South country (See full list here)
- Demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to peacebuilding
- Willingness to participate fully in the ALC learning ecosystem
📝 Apply via King’s College London (Choose Peace & Security Fellowship)
📝 Register with ALC Nairobi for full access to program details
Application Process: Step-by-Step
- Create an account on the King’s College London portal
- Select “Peace & Security Fellowship” as your program (Do not choose MSc Global Leadership and Peacebuilding)
- Complete your application on King’s portal
- Register separately at the ALC-Nairobi application system
- Submit all documents and personal statements as instructed
- Review eligibility criteria carefully before submission
Why Apply to the ALC Fellowship?
✨ Transformative Experience
Engage in a multidisciplinary learning journey that connects academic theory to practical peacebuilding and leadership.
🌐 International Exposure
Study at King’s College London, engage with global policy influencers, and undertake attachments across Africa or international institutions.
🤝 Mentorship-Driven Learning
Gain from one-on-one sessions, peer mentoring, and group simulations that sharpen your decision-making and strategic thinking.
🌍 Network of Changemakers
Join a continent-wide—and now global—network of scholars, practitioners, and leaders working to reimagine Africa’s future.
About the ALC’s Mission
The African Leadership Centre believes in advancing peace, security, and development through knowledge, mentorship, and leadership building. From its twin bases in Nairobi and London, it continues to produce transformative thinkers who lead with integrity, evidence, and vision.
Whether you’re based in West Africa, the Horn of Africa, Southeast Asia, or Latin America, your voice and vision matter.
Final Call: Build Africa’s Peace and Security Future Today
If you’re a passionate scholar, an aspiring peacebuilder, or a future leader in development—this is your moment. The ALC Fellowships 2025/2026 are more than academic awards—they’re investments in the continent’s future.
🕐 Start your application today.
🎓 Shape the future of peace and leadership in Africa and beyond.
