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Global Secondary Diploma - Kakuma, Kenya
Applications are now open for our eighth cohort of the Amala Global Secondary Diploma (GSD) in Kakuma, Kenya.
The Global Secondary Diploma enables young refugees, displaced youth and members of their host communities who are out of school to complete their secondary education through flexible study, typically over a fifteen month period. Through a combination of Amala courses, a personal interest project and a pathways programme, the Global Secondary Diploma enables students to make change in their community and pursue further opportunities for higher education, work and entrepreneurship.
Learn more about the GSD here
Read our Applicant Guide here
How to apply
Read the GSD Applicant Guide before applying and check whether you fit the eligibility criteria. The Guide contains all the information you need to find out how the programme works.
Fill out the application form here - selected students will take part in a second round of applications.
Deadline
The deadline for applications is 9 February 2026. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to put your application in early.
Programme Start
The programme will start in February 2026.
Why study with us?
Studying at Amala will enable you to...
Develop as an active and responsible problem-solver and innovator.
Develop skills to make a positive impact in your community and the world.
Develop your future educational and career pathways.
Make friends with people from different countries and backgrounds.
Amala Programmes
Global Secondary Diploma
A 15 month, internationally accredited programme that enables you to complete your secondary education.
Changemaker Courses
10 week programmes that enable you to get back into learning and develop skills for life.
“I always knew it was impossible to get a scholarship or acceptance from a university without a high school diploma. But I needed a flexible option because I am working. Amala gives amazing tasks to finish throughout the week so you feel like you are connected without feeling a lot of pressure.”
- Majd, Amala Global Secondary Diploma Alumnus
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