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.
The AAI provides access to full financial support to study at university abroad (equivalent to an undergraduate degree).
Application Process
Go to Ashinga Africa Initiative on ashinaga.smapply.net to apply
- Applicant Registration: All applicants must ?rst 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.
- Application: Eligible registered applicants will receive an email with the link to the full application.
Required Documents:
Before completing this Registration form, you will need to submit:
- Official death certificate of deceased parent or official government affidavit confirming you have lost one or both parents.
- 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.