The Kingsgate Young Scholars Academy is a flagship program of Kingsgate Advisors Institute dedicated to empowering young people (primarily between the ages of 18 and 35) in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS) in Africa. This includes both youth who have already been displaced and those still living in contexts where instability, fragility, or conflict put their futures at risk.
Our mission is to ensure that these young people — who are too often excluded from formal systems — are equipped with the analytical, policy, and leadership skills to secure dignified work, influence decision-making, and co-lead evidence-based policy initiatives and reforms. With a firm commitment to gender inclusion, we aim to have at least 70% of participants as young women, who often face the most significant barriers in FCAS countries.
Whether displaced or residing in a country classified as FCAS, participants acquire job-ready skills, build professional networks, and access opportunities to move into dignified employment or entrepreneurship.
Governments, policy organisations, the private sector, think tanks and international development organisations benefit from a pipeline of skilled young professionals who understand the nuances of driving policy change initiatives in fragile contexts.
A critical mass of youth leaders strengthens fragile state policy systems, drives inclusive development, and helps prevent the next wave of displacement.
Personas of Change—Africa's Reformers & Pioneers
Visioning, Purpose & Change Agent Identity
Personal Leadership—Know Yourself, Lead Yourself
Public Leadership & Policy Entrepreneurship
Developing the Analytical Frame of Mind
Foundations of Policy Analysis
Practical Principles of Policy Analysis
Foundations of Economic Policy
Models & Methods for Economic Policy Evaluation
Economic Policy in FCAS I
Economic Policy in FCAS II
Political Economy of Public Policy in FCAS I
Political Economy of Public Policy in FCAS II
Gender, Youth & Inclusive Policy in FCAS
Policy Brief Writing Workshop
Entrepreneurship in FCAS
Capital Markets & Wealth Building in FCAS
Data, Evidence & Communicating for Action
Advocacy, Networks & Stakeholder Engagement
Capstone Presentation & Feedback
Our Scholars learn from experienced academics, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners who bring rigorous knowledge and realworld expertise to the Kingsgate Young Scholars Academy.
Youth gain job-ready policy, analytical, and leadership skills that translate into employment, consulting, and entrepreneurship.
Governments, policy organisations, the private sector, think tanks and international development organisations benefit from a pipeline of skilled young professionals who understand the nuances of driving policy change initiatives in fragile contexts.
A critical mass of youth policy entrepreneurs emerges, strengthening fragile state policy ecosystems, reducing exclusion, and driving inclusive growth.
What Makes our Academy Unique
Apply to the next cohort and start building your pathway to dignified work. The call for applications will be out before the end of the year.
Support a program that transforms fragility into leadership and strengthens Africa’s policy ecosystems.
Host an intern or partner with us to co-create solutions for fragile states.
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Contact:
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info@kingsgateinstitute.org
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