African Leadership Centre Fellowship 2026 at King’s College London | Fully Funded Opportunity

The African Leadership Centre (ALC), in partnership with King’s College London, is now accepting applications for its 2026/2027 Fellowship Programme.

This prestigious opportunity offers fully funded and partially funded fellowships in the fields of:

• Peace
• Security
• Development
• Global Leadership

Fellowship Categories (Choose One)

Fully Funded Fellowship (Top Option)

Fellowships for African Scholars (Degree Award)

This is the best option for eligible African applicants.

Benefits Include:

• Master’s degree at King’s College London
• Mentorship and leadership training
• 6-month professional placement in Africa
• Full tuition coverage
• Travel expenses covered
• Accommodation covered

You only pay: Visa costs

Best For:

• Graduates or final-year students in Africa
• Young professionals
• Individuals passionate about leadership, policy, and research

Sudanese Women Fellowship (Special Track)

A non-degree programme based in Nairobi for Sudanese women working in peacebuilding.

Deadline: 24 May 2026

Partial Funding for African Students
Associate Fellowship Bursary

Includes:

• 25% tuition support
• £5,000 living allowance

For applicants seeking the MSc in Global Leadership & Peacebuilding.

Global South Bursary

Same benefits as the Associate Fellowship Bursary, but open to applicants from all Global South countries, not only Africa.

Important Application Steps (Read Carefully)

For most programmes (especially the fully funded and bursary tracks), you must apply in two places:

1. Apply through King’s College London

• Select “Peace & Security Fellowship”
• Do not select MSc directly

2. Apply separately through the ALC Nairobi portal

Missing one application may make your application invalid.

Who Should Apply?

You are a strong candidate if you:

• Are African (especially for the fully funded option)
• Have completed a degree or are finishing one
• Care about leadership, peacebuilding, governance, development, or security
• Want global exposure and an impact-driven career

Honest Advice

• The fully funded fellowship is highly competitive, but absolutely worth applying for if you meet the requirements.
• If funding is a challenge, avoid depending only on the partial bursary options unless you can cover the remaining costs.

Apply here