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Applying for the Term Abroad Program

ALA accepts applications to the term abroad program on the timelines described below. Applicants will complete a multifaceted application process and will be evaluated on five criteria: Academic Achievement, Leadership Potential, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Passion for Africa, and Commitment to Public Service.

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Timeline

Students applying to spend the first term abroad at ALA must submit a preliminary round application by April 15, 2010. Finalists will be asked to submit a second-round application and invited to interview with ALA in late April 2010. Admitted students will be notified by June 1, 2010.

Students applying to spend the second or third term abroad at ALA must submit a preliminary round application by September 30, 2010. Finalists will notified on a rolling basis and will be asked to submit a second-round application and invited to interview as early as May 2010. All admitted students will be notified by November 1, 2010.