• The Cheetah Generation will Tranform 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 the 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 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

    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.

    University Placement Services

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

    The Bridge Program

    Enhancing application competitiveness with world-class instructors.

     

  • 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

  • College Placement Services & Matching

    We're Building a Portfolio of Leading U.S. HigherEd Partners

    We Identify Best-Fit African Scholars

    We Support Them Through the Application and Enrollemnt Process

  • The Bridge 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 Bridge 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 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: A one-year 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 at least five years of relevant experience.

     

    Eligibility: To enroll, you must have graduated from high school 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: June 15 - August 30, 2024 (4 courses)

    Term 2: September 15 - December 1, 2024 (4 courses)

    Term 3: January 15 - April 1, 2024 (4 courses)

    Term 4: April 15 - June 15, 2024 (1 course)

  • 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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    Patick 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 prepatory school, he’s supported students to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars in combined scholarships to top U.S. universities.

     

    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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