• The Cheetah Generation will Transform the World

    What role will you play?

  • Our Vision for Strive Africa

    We’re building a community of high-potential and economically diverse scholars across Africa, preparing them for higher education abroad, and developing them as future leaders.

    Select & Nurture Top Students from Africa

    There is a gap between U.S. higher ed institutions and the most promising African students. We are the bridge to build connections between a fast-changing region and the world's most dynamic higher ed destination

    Illuminate the College Application Process

    Our team has dozens of years of experience supporting students to apply for and receive admission to a wide-range of U.S. universities. We cover standardized tests, personal essays, applying to the best fit schools, maximizing potential scholarship awards, and the visa process.

    Support Leadership Development & Community Impact

    Leaders and innovators are more likely to be admitted to selective colleges and earn competitive scholarships. Our leadership development and social innovation training helps students stand out and be recognized, while supporting them to become a leaders in their communities

  • Our Programs

    Learn How We're Supporting the Next Generation of African Scholars and Leaders

    Future Leaders Academy

    Matching African students with best-fit U.S. colleges and universities.

    Network Building

    Building a community of future scholars with workshops, and invite-only groups.

    Targeted Advising Services

    Providing targeted expert advice on all aspects of the application process.

    College Catalyst

    Enhancing application competitiveness with world-class instructors.

     

  • Future Leaders Academy

    Virtual Leadership Program for High School Students across Africa
    Strive Africa offers the Future Leaders Academy, a four-week virtual program designed for students from high-performing high schools across Africa. This program provides a unique opportunity for young leaders to develop essential skills for their academic and professional futures, strengthening application for higher education opportunities.

    Program Highlights
    Duration: Four weeks, with flexible start and end dates.
    Format: Virtual events, workshops (1-2 times per week), and independent assignments.
    Capstone Project: Group proposal on a social or environmental issue, presented to a panel of experts.

    Key Benefits:

    • Leadership and Personal Growth
    • Writing, Presentation, and Project Design Skill Enhancement
    • Team Collaboration
    • Social and Environmental Impact

    Customized to Your School’s Needs:
    Tailored to fit your school’s schedule and goals, enhancing student engagement and meeting educational objectives.

    Program Pricing:
    Pricing is customized to meet each school’s specific needs.

    Enroll Your Students Today!
    Contact us at team[at]striveafrica.org for more information and to set up a custom program for your students.

  • NextGen African Scholars Network

    Understanding How to Access Higher Ed Abroad Shouldn't be a Secret

    For too many students, the pathway to studying in the United States is unclear and confusing. We facilitate the sharing of best practices and up-to-date information.

    A Generation on the Move Needs a Community

    We're building the connectivity across borders to support a generation of scholars and leaders to learn how to take advantage of the wide-range of international education opportunities that are available to them.

    Learn How Others Have Stood Out, So You Can Follow in their Footsteps

     Talented and hard-working African students have achieved remarkable success in their higher education journeys. By joining our network, African scholars can learn how they did it and how they can apply those lessons to their lives.

  • College Application Advising Services

     

    We conduct targeted 1:1 and small group application support for students. Our services include:

    Defining your higher education goal

    • College selection
    • How to research colleges
    • Developing app timeline
    • Evaluating locations

    Building an outstanding application

    • Essay development
    • Leadership & social impact
    • Common app guide
    • Required and optional tests

    Understanding the finances of college

    •  Financial aid
    • Maximizing your award / advocating for yourself
    • CSS Profile
    • Bank statements/certificates of eligibility

  • The College Catalyst Program

    Unlock Your Potential, Transform Your Future

    Are you a high-potential African student with dreams of pursuing higher education in the United States? At Strive Africa, we're here to help you stand out and secure life-changing opportunities. Our innovative College Catalyst Program is designed to accelerate your journey towards success, equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in U.S. colleges and universities.

     

    We are eager to help you:

    • Optimize your college research.
    • Learn the importance of writing a strong personal essay.
    • Identify your strengths and how to showcase them.
    • Discover opportunities for African students to stand out.

  • Program Overview

    Program Highlights: An eight-month online program designed to enhance U.S. university readiness and application competitiveness.

     

    Curriculum: Our program covers a range of subjects, including writing, history, sociology, tech careers, politics, data science, and social science. These courses are carefully curated to prepare you for academic excellence and future success.

     

    Faculty: Learn from experienced adjunct faculty members who are experts in their respective fields, ensuring a high-quality education. Our faculty are all U.S.-based, have earned MA and PhD degrees from U.S. universities, and have multiple years of relevant experience.

     

    Eligibility: To enroll, you must have graduated from high school (or about to graduate) and be seeking undergraduate or graduate admission in the U.S.

     

    Flexibility: All classes are conducted virtually, allowing you to access world-class education from anywhere in Africa.

     

    Support: Benefit from personalized support with virtual office hours and a supportive community of fellow students.

     

    Timing:

    Term 1: October - November, 2024 (2 courses)

    Term 2: December - January, 2024 (2 courses)

    Term 3: February - May, 2025 (2 courses)

  • Program Tuition & Benefits

    The program tuition is $3,500 (USD), payable in three installments in September (deposit), December, and February.

     

    Special for 2024: Tuition will be $2,500 for the first 10 students who enroll and pay their deposit.

     

    Tuition includes:

    • Six courses over three terms, focussed on the skills and knowledge necessary for U.S. college application success. Courses meet 1x per week for 60 or 90 minutes.
    • Access to faculty for 1:1 advising.
    • Small class size: capped at 25 students.
    • All materials, supplies, readings, and course online access.
    • Letter(s) of recommendation for college applications.
    • Transcript.
    • Certificate of Enrollment and Good Standing (when applicable).
    • Graduation Diploma (after meeting all program requirements).

  • Strive: to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties.

  • Team

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    Patrick Arnold, MA

    Co-Founder

     

    Patrick is a seasoned entrepreneur, international educator, and leadership trainer. For more than 15 years, he's worked with top students from around the world and collaborated closely with leading U.S. universities, including Stanford, Duke, and the University of California. As a faculty member of a Southeast Asia-based college preparatory school, he supported students to earn millions of dollars in combined scholarships to top U.S. universities. He also has 20 years of experience living, studying, and working across Africa.

     

    Patrick has BA and MA degrees from American University's School of International Service in Washington, DC and recently completed several post-graduate certificates on environmental issues from Cornell, Oxford, and the University of California Berkeley.

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    Charlie Harcourt, MA

    Co-Founder

    Charlie is an international student advisor, education access advocate, teacher, and former student immigration official. Currently, he manages New England Recruitment for Milton Hershey School. Previously, he served as the Associate Director for Graduate & International Programs at Cazenovia College and as the International Recruitment & Operations Coordinator at Wells College.

     

    Charlie has served at three U.S. colleges as the designated official for F-1 visa processing and advised dozens of students successfully in this process. Through his involvement with EducationUSA, The Myanmar Foundation for Analytic Education, NAFSA, and the American International Recruitment Council, Charlie has grown a network of professional colleagues and friends around the world.

     

    Charlie completed his bachelor’s degree in history and Secondary Education at Green Mountain College in VT; graduate coursework in East Asia Studies at the University of Massachusetts, and a master’s degree in international education at Prescott College in AZ.

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