Supporting HALI students across Africa in their higher education journey

Membership

Join a growing pan-African network of access organizations united by a shared mission to champion HALI students on their journey to world-class universities.

41
Member Organizations
16
African Countries
57
Friends of HALI
5
Continents

Membership

There are two types of membership in the HALI Access Network: a Member Organization and a Friend of HALI.

Member Organizations are:

  • Not-for-profit organizations or schools located on the African continent
  • Set up to support HALI students from Africa to seek admission to international higher education
  • Willing to commit to the principles of the HALI Access Network
  • Willing to be members of the International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
  • Fully operational and already working with students on the above areas

Friends of HALI are:

  • Higher education institutions that offer significant financial support to HALI students from Africa to study at the institution, OR companies or organizations that work in the higher education-access space
  • Members of the International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) where eligible
  • Willing to support the HALI Access Network

Member Commitments

Both Member Organizations and Friends of HALI commit to:

  • Contributing annual membership dues
  • Assigning a primary representative who actively engages in the HALI community, including participation in committees and network events
  • Sending a representative to the annual HALI Indaba
  • Maintaining eligibility criteria through periodic membership review

Members are invited to join the annual HALI Indaba.

HALI Network member representatives at the HALI Indaba

Applying for Membership

We welcome applications from organizations and institutions supporting high-achieving, low-income African students on their path to global higher education. Applications are reviewed annually and must be submitted by February 28. Successful applicants will be notified by email. We particularly invite applications from West and Central Africa, where our network is currently underrepresented.
Growing Together

Organization Mentoring Scheme

We offer a one-year mentorship program for organizations supporting HALI students that don't yet meet all membership eligibility criteria. Paired with an experienced HALI member, this is a structured pathway toward full membership. Reach out to us at membership@haliaccess.org to find out more.