Are you an African student looking to study in Europe with financial support? Here are two scholarship opportunities currently relevant for the 2026/2027 academic cycle.
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🇪🇺 1. MMoCRA Master’s & PhD Scholarships 2026 — EU Funded
The Multidisciplinary Mobility for a Climate Resilient Africa (MMoCRA) programme is offering scholarships for African students interested in advancing climate resilience through education, research and innovation.
📚 Study Level
– Master’s degree
– PhD
🎯 Areas of Study
The programme focuses on areas including:
– Climate and Energy
– Digital Technologies
– Critical Raw Materials
– Agrifood, Climate and Energy
The 2026 call offers 44 Master’s scholarships and 12 PhD scholarships.
💰 What the Scholarship Offers
Successful applicants receive financial support associated with their study/mobility programme. The scholarship is funded through the European Union.
⏰ Application Deadline
15 September 2026, 5:00 PM EAT.
📝 HOW TO APPLY
1. Visit the official MMoCRA application portal.
2. Check the eligibility requirements for your chosen Master’s or PhD programme.
3. Select the appropriate programme/partner institution.
4. Prepare your academic certificates, transcripts, CV and other required documents.
5. Complete the online application form.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Submit your application before 15 September 2026.
👉 Applicants should use the official MMoCRA website/application portal for the application rather than paying third parties to apply on their behalf.
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🇳🇱 2. Wageningen University Africa Scholarship Programme 2027
The Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands provides talented African students with an opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree.
📚 Study Level
Master’s degree
🌍 Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
– Be citizens of an African country.
– Apply for an eligible MSc programme at Wageningen University & Research.
– Submit a complete MSc application before 1 December 2026.
– Be unconditionally admitted to the MSc programme.
– Have an excellent academic record, including a First Class honours degree and a GPA of 80% or higher in their bachelor’s degree.
💰 What the Scholarship Covers
The scholarship includes:
– ✈️ Travel to and from the Netherlands
– 💶 Living allowance for 24 months
– 🎓 Tuition fees for 24 months
– 🛂 Visa costs
– 🏥 Health insurance costs
⏰ Deadline
1 December 2026 — applicants must submit a complete application for an eligible MSc programme by this date to be considered.
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Step 1: Choose an eligible Master’s programme at Wageningen University & Research.
Step 2: Check the admission requirements for the programme.
Step 3: Submit your complete MSc application to Wageningen University before 1 December 2026.
Step 4: If you meet the requirements and are considered for the Africa Scholarship Programme, follow the university’s scholarship-selection process.
Important: The Africa Scholarship Programme is invitation-based. You should first apply for an eligible MSc programme and obtain unconditional admission; there is not a separate general ASP application form.
👉 Official application information:
👉 Official scholarship information:
⚠️ IMPORTANT
Always verify the eligibility requirements and application instructions on the official scholarship website before submitting your application. Do not pay anyone simply because they claim they can guarantee you a scholarship.
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