Kingsgate Young Scholars Academy Program - Kingsgate Advisors Institute

Kingsgate Young Scholars Academy Application Form

Section A: Personal Information (Bio)

1. Full Name

2. Date of Birth

3. Gender

4. Nationality

5. Country Of Residence

6. Country(ies) of Origin

7. Are you currently residing in a fragile or conflict-affected state (per IMF classification) in Africa?

8. If residing in the diaspora, did you live in an FCAS country in Africa for at least 10 years before age 20, and are your parents from an FCAS country in Africa?

9. Email

Mobile Number

Section B: Educational and Professional Background (Bio)

11. Highest level of education completed (or currently pursuing)

12. Field(s) of study

13. Current status

14. Current institution / employer

Section C: Motivation and Programme Fit

15. What motivates your interest in economic policy, public policy, or evidence-based decision-making in fragile and conflict-affected contexts in Africa? (Maximum 150 words)

16. Why are you applying to the Kingsgate Young Scholars Academy, and what do you hope to gain from the programme? (Maximum 150 words)

17. How does this programme align with your medium- to long-term personal and professional goals? (Maximum 150 words)

Section D: Technical and Analytical Orientation

18. Which of the following best describes your primary interest?

19. Briefly describe any prior experience (academic, professional, volunteer, or lived experience) related to policy analysis, research, development work, or work in fragile or conflict-affected contexts. (Maximum 200 words)

Section E: Essay (Maximum 500 words)

Applicants are required to respond to the following essay question (300-500 words):

Essay Question

20. Fragile and conflict-affected states often lack locally grounded policy evidence. Discuss why this gap persists and how young professionals can contribute to closing it.

Section F: Document Uploads

21. Upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) (PDF, maximum 2 pages)

22. Upload a Writing Sample (original work)
Accepted formats: • Policy memo • Analytical essay • Research paper • Policy brief
If co-authored, clearly state your specific contribution. (PDF only)

Section G: Declaration

23. I confirm that the information provided is accurate and that all submitted materials are my original work.

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