King’s College London is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of the ALC Associate Fellowship in Global Leadership & Peacebuilding. Specifically, this academic bursary helps students from the Global South scale their impact through world-class postgraduate education. Consequently, selected scholars work directly with leading academics to deploy peacebuilding frameworks in their home regions.
Program Overview This is an academic fellowship and leadership enablement program. Therefore, it is ideal for future policymakers who need advanced peacebuilding training to serve developing regions. By joining, you get access to the MSc Global Leadership and Peacebuilding program starting September 2026.
Key Benefits Participants receive high-value academic and financial support. Specifically, the benefits include:
- Funding: A dedicated bursary applied toward the MSc at King’s College London for the 2026/27 academic year.
- Education: World-class academic training in global leadership, security, and peacebuilding.
- Network: Integration into the African Leadership Centre’s elite network of Global South leaders.
Eligibility Criteria To qualify, an applicant must be a prospective postgraduate student. Crucially, you must be applying from a country within the Global South.
- Geography: Must be a citizen and resident of a Global South nation.
- Academics: Must meet the entry requirements and apply for the MSc Global Leadership and Peacebuilding.
- Focus: Must demonstrate a profound commitment to peace, security, and institutional development.
Application Process
- Deadline: May 24, 2026.
- Submission: Apply via the King’s College London portal.
- Requirements: University application, academic transcripts, and personal statement.
