Pan African University Scholarship For African Students 2023

The Pan African University (PAU) Scholarship Program is a premier continental university network whose aim is to provide high-quality postgraduate education to help Africa become prosperous, integrated, and peaceful.

Applicants from African countries and the African Diaspora who are young, qualified, intelligent, and enterprising are encouraged to apply for Masters or PhD degree programs. To see the list of the institutes and programs please check this page

The Pan African University is a project of the African Union’s Heads of State and Government.

Academics, professionals, industrialists, innovators, and entrepreneurs with potential and ambition to perform revolutionary leadership positions are especially urged to apply.

Scholarship Requirements:

For PAU Masters Scholarship Qualification

• Maximum age of 30 years for male and 35 years for female applicants
• Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, with at least a second class upper division or its equivalent, in a relevant field;
• Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts (from university and high school)
• Passport or National I.D. card (personal details page)
• Clear colored passport size photograph (2cmx2cm)
• Detail CV
• Recommendation letter from ONE of his/her former University lecturers
• Names of 3 Reference University lecturers (with email address and WhatsApp number) (*Mandatory)

For PAU PhD Scholarships Qualification

• Maximum age of 35 years for male and 40 years for female applicants;
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field from PAU or any internationally recognized university;
• Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts
• Passport or National I.D. card (personal details page);
• Clear colored passport size photograph (2cmx2cm);
• Detail CV;
• Recommendation letters from 2 Professors;
• A 3 to 4 page Research Concept Note (tentative title, research questions, objectives, significance of the research etc…)
• Names of 3 Reference University Teachers (with email address and WhatsApp number);(Mandatory)

Scholarship Duration and Reward

The PAU offers full scholarships (covering tuition and living expenses)

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts (from university and high school)
• Passport or National I.D. card (personal details page)
• Clear colored passport size photograph (2cmx2cm)
• Detail CV
• Recommendation letter from ONE of his/her former University lecturers
• Names of 3 Reference University lecturers (with email adress and whatsapp number) (*Mandatory)
• Recommendation letters from 2 Professors; (For PHD)
• A 3 to 4 page Research Concept Note (tentative title, research questions, objectives, significance of the research etc…); (For PHD)
• Names of 3 Reference University Teachers (with email address and WhatsApp number);(Mandatory); (For PHD)

Method of Application

Use the link(s) below to apply on organization website.

Steps to apply:

• After reading the conditions, Click on ‘Register’
• Provide a valid username and your email
• Check your inbox to confirm the registration by clicking on the confirmation link (Please check the spams as well)
• Provide a valid password
• Login using your credentials
• Open the ‘Application’ page and provide all your data
• Click on Save button and after finishing click on FINISH button

* If you didn’t finish the application, you can come back later and “Login” again using your email and password *

Link to apply

Deadline: September 10, 2023