The Women for Africa Foundation is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for its esteemed Learn Africa Scholarship Programme 2024. As a flagship initiative of the foundation, this programme has been a beacon of hope for female students across Africa for over a decade. With a proud history of supporting approximately 350 scholars from 35 diverse African nations, the programme remains steadfast in its mission to empower women through education.
Eligibility: African women enrolled or graduated from universities in Africa.
Scholarship Type: Offers both online and face-to-face scholarships.
Includes Travel: Round-trip expenses for face-to-face scholarships.
Living Expenses: Coverage includes accommodation and meals.
Health Insurance: Provided for face-to-face studies.
Focus Areas: STEM, AI, biotech, sustainability.
Application: Ongoing annually, requiring essential documents such as CV, diploma, and motivation letter.
Scholarship Programme Overview
In 2024, the Women for Africa Foundation has expanded its doctoral scholarships, marking a record-breaking year. The focus remains on promoting STEM disciplines, including cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, food safety, and sustainable construction.
This year, the programme offers 76 new scholarships and 22 continuity scholarships, made possible by the support of over 50 collaborators, including universities, business schools, and esteemed private funders like GMV, ASISA Foundation, and ANESVAD Foundation.
Scholarship Details: The Learn Africa Scholarship Programme offers two scholarship types:
- Online Scholarships: Cover tuition fees only.
- Face-to-Face Scholarships: Comprehensive support including tuition fees, travel expenses, accommodation, meals, and health insurance.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must be African women with nationality and residence in an African country, enrolled in or possessing a university degree from an African institution.
Application Process
To ensure a valid application, all required documents must adhere to the following specifications:
- Format: png, gif, jpg, jpeg, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, or rtf
- Maximum size: 4MB
Required documents for the application include:
- Passport or National identity document
- Photo
- CV
- Diploma/certificate/university degree (as required)
- Academic record
- Motivation letter
- Reference letter(s)
- Official language certificate (if required)
- Other documents as specified by the scholarship
To apply, please click here.
Deadline: Ongoing
For more detailed information, please visit the Learn Africa Programme page.
Why Apply?
The Learn Africa Scholarship Programme provides a unique opportunity for African women to advance their education and professional aspirations. It not only supports academic success but also empowers scholars to make meaningful contributions to their home countries. If you're a woman from Africa seeking to enhance your educational journey and impact your community positively, this scholarship is your pathway. Don't miss out—apply today and step into a future brimming with possibilities!
For more detailed information and to apply, visit the Learn Africa Programme page. Deadline: Ongoing.
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