Sponsored by: African Union (AU)
Study Location: Africa
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Category: Masters & PhD Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships
Eligible Countries: All African countries
Overview
The African Union has launched the 2026 Pan African University (PAU) Scholarship Program, offering fully funded opportunities for postgraduate studies across Africa. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, living stipends, travel, and research-related expenses.
PAU is a premier continental university network aimed at producing highly skilled leaders, professionals, industrialists, innovators, and entrepreneurs committed to Africa’s development.
Successful candidates can study at one of the following PAU institutes:
PAUSTI (Kenya): Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology & Innovation
PAULESI (Nigeria): Institute for Life & Earth Sciences
PAUGHSS (Cameroon): Institute for Governance, Humanities & Social Sciences
PAUWES (Algeria): Institute of Water & Energy Sciences
Scholarship Benefits
Full tuition coverage
On-campus accommodation
Monthly living stipend
Travel costs
Research and book allowances
Eligibility Requirements
Masters Applicants:
Maximum age: 25 years (male), 28 years (female)
Bachelor’s degree with at least second-class upper division in a relevant field
Certified copies of university and high school certificates & transcripts
Passport or National ID
Passport-size photo (2cm x 2cm)
Detailed CV
Recommendation letter from one former university lecturer
Names and contacts of 3 reference lecturers (email & WhatsApp)
PhD Applicants:
Maximum age: 28 years (male), 30 years (female)
Master’s degree from PAU or recognized university
Certified copies of academic certificates & transcripts
Passport or National ID
Passport-size photo (2cm x 2cm)
Detailed CV
Recommendation letters from two professors
3–4 page Research Concept Note (title, objectives, research questions, significance)
Names and contacts of 3 reference lecturers (email & WhatsApp)
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Required Documents
Certified copies of certificates and transcripts
Passport or National ID
Passport-size photo
Detailed CV
Recommendation letters (1 for Masters, 2 for PhD)
Research Concept Note (for PhD)
Names of 3 reference lecturers (mandatory)
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Application Procedure
1. Visit the PAU Scholarship Application Portal and click Register.
2. Provide a valid username and email, then confirm registration via email.
3. Create a password and log in.
4. Complete the application form and upload all required documents.
5. Click Save, then Finish to submit.
6. You may log in later to complete the application if needed.
Apply Now: PAU Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 15, 2025
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