Fellowships

The ALB Management Development Program:

ALB offers scholarships to qualified residents of Africa who wish to obtain an MBA through one of our partner universities.  Scholarship comes with great responsibility, and as such, ALB scholarships are offered as part of the ALB Fellowship Program.

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2012 ALB Management Development Fellowship:

ALB is pleased to offer one $5,000 fellowship award.  The fellowship application is open to all MBA students beginning study in 2012 or 2013, who meet the eligibility requirements as outlined below.

Register now and complete step 1 of the application process.

Eligibility:

To qualify for the ALB Fellowship Program, applicants should demonstrate the following through their application:

  • A commitment to returning to their country after program completion
  • Strong professional background, including 3 or more years of work experience
  • Strong academic background, including completion of a Bachelor degree or equivalent
  • High competency in written and spoken English
  • Acceptance to an MBA program
  • Completion of the GMAT exam
  • All other requirements for admission to the partner school program

Eligibility for scholarships is merit and need based.

Student Responsibility:

Fellows are expected to serve as representatives of their country, the African continent, and the ALB Foundation throughout their program and ongoing professional career.  To ensure that the ALB goals are being pursued throughout the MBA program, all ALB Fellows complete the ALB Fellowship Project, which involves the group development of an entrepreneurial business plan to be implemented in the Fellow’s home country.  Additionally, all ALB Fellows are expected to commit to returning to their home country following graduation, and remaining there to work for a minimum of two years.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should register with ALB as a first step in the application process.  Details regarding the application process can be found under How to Apply.

The Foundation for African Leadership in Business is comitted to ensuring equal opportunity to all persons without regard to color, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Our Mission

Our goal: To aid in the economic development of Africa by creating opportunities for socially responsible African business leaders to access international business education programs, and subsequently contribute to economic growth through job creation in their home country. 

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