Is the African Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship still open?
No current official application cycle could be verified. The programme belongs to an earlier Canada-based initiative, so old deadlines and application instructions should not be recycled as if they are current.
What did the scholarship historically cover?
Historical programme documents describe return airfare, tuition, books, living and installation allowances, medical insurance and study-permit fees, alongside leadership and professional-development support.
Who was historically eligible?
The programme targeted citizens and residents of sub-Saharan Africa with a bachelor’s degree, strong grades, relevant professional experience and English or French fluency.
Should students apply through old links?
No. Keep this page for historical reference and internal database completeness, but direct readers toward currently active Canada or African leadership funding instead.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
The ALT Scholarship Program historically funded master's study in public administration, public policy or public finance in Canada, together with leadership development and professional experience.
Other verified benefits
Historical awards covered return airfare, tuition, books, monthly living and installation allowances, medical insurance, study-permit fees, and professional-development activities.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
No current benefit package exists because there is no active programme call. Historical coverage should not be treated as a promise of future funding.
Who was historically eligible?
These rules describe an earlier programme cycle. A future call may change eligible countries, fields or admission requirements.
Historical applicants had to be citizens and residents of sub-Saharan Africa, generally aged 22–35, hold an undergraduate degree with at least a B/75% average, have relevant work experience and be fluent in English or French.
The programme was created in honour of Nelson Mandela and combined academic master's study with mentoring, internship or applied professional-development activities.
Eligible countries
Historically targeted citizens and residents of sub-Saharan African countries.
Language requirements
Historical applicants needed fluency in English or French.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- CV or résumé
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Two reference letters
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
What should you do next?
- There is no current application process.
- Do not submit documents to old ALT links or email addresses.
- Use the historical record only for programme background.
- Look for current Global Affairs Canada, CBIE or MasterCard Foundation opportunities instead.
Frequently asked questions
Is the African Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship open in [year]?
No current official ALT Scholarship application cycle has been verified. The programme operated historically in Canada for young professionals from sub-Saharan Africa. Old application dates should not be reused as a current deadline unless Global Affairs Canada or CBIE formally relaunches the programme.
Was the African Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship fully funded?
Historically, yes. Programme material listed tuition, return airfare, books, monthly living support, an installation allowance, medical insurance and study-permit fees. Those historical benefits do not create a current entitlement because no active application round is presently verified.