Associate Fellowship in Global Leadership and Peacebuilding @African Leadership Centre

Overview

The Associate Fellowship in Global Leadership and Peacebuilding, offered by the African Leadership Centre, is a highly competitive opportunity designed for emerging leaders from the Global South. This fellowship supports individuals seeking to build impactful careers in peace, security, and development through a blend of academic study, research, and policy engagement.

Eligibility

• Citizens of a Global South country
• Commitment to careers in:
  • Peace and security
  • Development and leadership
• Exhibit key values such as:
  • Independent thinking
  • Integrity and excellence
  • Respect for diversity
  • Support for locally driven change
• Secure admission into the MSc Global Leadership and Peacebuilding programme at King’s College London.

Benefits

• 25% of MSc tuition fees covered
• A stipend of £5,000 toward living costs

How to Apply

• Register on the King’s College London application portal
• Complete and submit the MSc application
• Select “Peace & Security Fellowship” as the programme option
• Review and follow the official application guidelines
• Applicants may need to pass an English language proficiency test

Final selection is contingent upon unconditional admission to the MSc programme and successful acquisition of a student visa.

Deadline

Application Deadline: Sunday, 24 May 2026

Programme Start

September 2026