Ashinaga Africa Initiative Leadership Program for Young African Orphans 2024

The Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) is an international leadership program that supports high-achieving students who lost one or both parents and are committed to returning to sub-Saharan Africa to contribute to the continent’s ongoing socio-economic progress.

About Ashinaga Africa Initiative

The Ashinaga Africa Initiative began in 2014. Its mission is to contribute to Sub-Saharan Africa’s expanding role in global development through increasing access to higher education abroad. We support orphaned students who are committed to returning home and initiating change, by providing access to full financial support to study at a university abroad (equivalent to an undergraduate degree). Ashinaga support covers tuition, accommodation, travel costs, and other necessary fees.... read more ... read more

Ashinaga Africa Initiative Leadership Program

Aim and Benefits of Ashinaga Africa Initiative Leadership Program

The AAI provides access to full financial support to study at university abroad (equivalent to an undergraduate degree).

Requirements for Ashinaga Africa Initiative Leadership Program Qualification

1. Have lost one or both parents.
2. Are citizens of one of the 49 sub-Saharan countries.
3. Have completed 3 years of high school with an excellent academic record, and consistently placed in the top 10% of their class.
4. Do not have the means to attend university without external financial support.
5. Are committed to return to sub-Saharan Africa and use their professional path to contribute to its socio-economic progress.
6. Have no dependents.
7. Have no health conditions that would prevent them from studying abroad successfully.
8. Are able and willing to spend a gap year to complete the full-time Ashinaga Preparation Year curriculum.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Ashinaga Africa Initiative Leadership Program

Before completing this Registration form, you will need to submit:

1. Official death certificate of deceased parent or official government affidavit confirming you have lost one or both parents.
2. Official transcripts from your last THREE years of high school if you are in your third year of high school (two full years and semester grades if available); ALL high school transcripts if you have graduated high school.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Applicant Registration: All applicants must first confirm their eligibility by registering for the program. Only students who register for the program and are deemed eligible will receive the link to the application form by email. 
2. Application: Eligible registered applicants will receive an email with the link to the full application.

For more details, visit Ashinaga Africa Initiative website