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Welcome to the Alexandria Initiative recruitment form.
The Alexandria Initiative is a pan-African development-focused club training the next generation of young Africans. This form is the first stage of our recruitment process, and it is read carefully by our assessment team.
Based on our tests, it takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. We recommend setting aside uninterrupted time before you begin. Answer every question honestly and in your own words. There are no trick questions and no single correct answer.
What we are looking for is how you think, what you have done, and how seriously you approach a commitment.
Data Collection Notice
Some questions in this form collect demographic information. This data is used exclusively for programme impact reporting. It does not influence your application outcome in any way. All demographic questions are compulsory, but where a question includes a "Prefer not to say" option, you may use it.
Please see our privacy policy here
Section One
Contact Information
This section collects your basic contact details. Make sure the email address you provide is one you check regularly. All communication about your application, including your outcome and any invitations to the next stage, will be sent to that address.
Enter your first name and surname as they appear on your university ID or any official document. This is how your name will appear in all club records.
This is the primary channel through which we will contact you. Double-check that it is correct before moving on.
Select your country first, then type in your number. Preferably a WhatsApp enabled number
This information is collected for demographic reporting purposes only and has no bearing on your application.
Section Two
Academic Background
This section helps us understand your academic context. There is no preferred university, year of study, or field of study. The Alexandria Initiative recruits across disciplines and institutions. Answer each question accurately.
Select the country where you are currently enrolled as a student. This determines which country chapter your application is processed under.
Select your institution from the list. If you can't find your institution, please select "Other, not Listed"
Select your institution from the list. If you can't find your institution, please select "Other, not Listed"
Select your institution from the list. If you can't find your institution, please select "Other, not Listed"
Select your institution from the list. If you can't find your institution, please select "Other, not Listed"
Select your institution from the list. If you can't find your institution, please select "Other, not Listed"
Write the full official name of your institution.
Select the category that best describes your broad field of study. This is used for cohort composition analysis and programme design.
Select the programme closest to your current degree from the list. If nothing matches, select Other and you will be asked to specify.
Select the programme closest to your current degree from the list. If nothing matches, select Other and you will be asked to specify.
Select the programme closest to your current degree from the list. If nothing matches, select Other and you will be asked to specify.
Select the programme closest to your current degree from the list. If nothing matches, select Other and you will be asked to specify.
Select the programme closest to your current degree from the list. If nothing matches, select Other and you will be asked to specify.
Select the programme closest to your current degree from the list. If nothing matches, select Other and you will be asked to specify.
Select the programme closest to your current degree from the list. If nothing matches, select Other and you will be asked to specify.
Select the year that applies to the current academic session. If you are between years due to deferral or leave, select the year you will resume.
Section Three
Demographic Information
This section collects information about your background. It is used entirely for impact measurement. None of these answers affect your application. We ask these questions because Alexandria Initiative is committed to reaching students who have not historically had access to opportunities like this, and demonstrating that reach requires data. Answer as honestly as you can.
Your immediate family includes your parents or guardians and any siblings. This question is one of several indicators we use to understand the diversity of access within our cohort.
Select the language you use most often in your household. If you use more than one equally, select the one that feels most dominant. This is a proxy for linguistic background and is relevant to how we design programme materials.
Select the option that best describes the area where you spent most of your childhood and adolescence. Urban refers to a city or large town. Peri-urban refers to the outskirts of a city, a small town, or a rapidly developing area. Rural refers to a village, farming area, or countryside.
Select all that apply. This information helps us understand the economic circumstances of our applicants and design a programme that is realistic for people managing multiple responsibilities.
A sentence or two is sufficient. For example: part-time cashier at a supermarket, freelance graphic designer, runs a small food business. We are not assessing this, simply understanding your context.
This includes physical disabilities, sensory impairments, learning differences, mental health conditions that affect participation, or any other access need. This information is treated confidentially and used only to ensure we can support your participation appropriately.
You do not need to provide a clinical diagnosis. A brief description of what you need is sufficient, for example: I require captions on video calls, or I need written versions of spoken instructions.
This helps us understand how participants will access virtual sessions and digital materials. It informs decisions about file formats, platform choice, and session design.
Select the option that best reflects your typical, day-to-day experience, not your best or worst case. This helps us make realistic decisions about how we run virtual sessions.
Section Four
Experience and Background
This section asks about what you have done outside your formal studies. There is no minimum level of experience required. A student who has never joined a formal club but has organised their community, supported their family, or taken on informal responsibilities has experience that is relevant here. Read each question carefully and answer it honestly.
Active means you attended regularly, contributed to activities, and took on some form of responsibility. Being on a mailing list does not count.
We want to understand what you actually did, not just the name of the group. What were you responsible for? What did you initiate or complete? What did the organisation require of you?
This includes formal titles like president or secretary, but also informal roles: the person who organises the group, coordinates logistics, mediates between people, or takes responsibility when something needs doing. It does not have to be a recognised position.
Focus on what the role demanded: decision-making, managing people, handling conflict, organising resources, communicating with others. One or two clear examples are more useful than a long list.
This is for our internal records and helps us understand which outreach channels are working.
Section Five
Substantive Questions
This section contains the three most important questions in this form. Each answer is read individually by a member of our assessment team. There is no word minimum, but there is a maximum of 400 words per question. Use the space thoughtfully. We are not looking for polished writing or the "right" answer. We are looking for honest, specific, and considered responses. Vague answers that could apply to anyone tell us very little. Concrete answers grounded in your actual experience and thinking tell us a great deal.
It does not have to be impressive or unusual. What matters is that it is real. The challenge could be practical, emotional, social, or circumstantial. We want to understand what completing something difficult looks like for you specifically.
Maximum 400 words.
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Be specific about both sides of the question. What you would contribute speaks to your self-awareness and your understanding of what a club actually needs to function. What you want to develop speaks to your honesty about where you are now. Answers that only describe aspirations without addressing contribution are incomplete.
Maximum 400 words.
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We are not looking for a "correct" answer. We want to see how you reason: what factors you consider, how you weigh them, and how you decide to act. A single sentence conclusion without any reasoning tells us nothing.
Maximum 400 words.
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Section Six
Commitment & Logistics
This section is about practicalities. The Alexandria Initiative runs a structured programme over several months. It requires real time, consistent attendance, and active participation. We ask these questions not to screen people out for having constraints, but to understand what we are working with. Honest answers here help us design a programme that is realistic for the cohort we recruit.
Read this question carefully before answering. A full commitment means showing up consistently, completing what you are assigned, and contributing to club life beyond sessions. If you have constraints, the next question gives you space to describe them.
Be honest and specific. For example: I sit exams in November and December and would need to reduce activity during that period, or I work part-time on weekends and cannot attend Saturday sessions. We would rather know this now than discover it later.
Virtual sessions are a part of the programme. We need to understand whether connectivity is a realistic constraint for you so we can plan accordingly.
Tell us what your typical situation looks like. For example: I have Wi-Fi at university but not at home, or my mobile data is stable but limited. This helps us think about how to support your participation.
Submission
That is everything. Every applicant will be contacted with an outcome, whether selected for the next stage or not. If you advance, you will receive full details of what to expect before the next stage begins. We appreciate the time and thought you put into this.
See you soon!
We will reach out to you with the next steps soon!
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