African Union (Pan African University) Masters & PhD Scholarships 2022 for African Students

Published: 14 Jul 2022

The Pan African University is an initiative of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union. It is a Premier continental university network whose mission is to provide quality postgraduate education geared towards the achievement of a prosperous, integrated and peaceful Africa.

African Union Postgraduate Scholarship

Benefits of African Union Postgraduate Scholarship

The African Union Commission will offer full scholarships to the successful African candidates.

Requirements for African Union Postgraduate Scholarship

Master: candidates must satisfy the following conditions

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

PhD: Candidates must meet the following requirements:

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

• Candidates may be required to undergo a written/oral examination after pre-   selection.
• Candidates for the Master in Conference Interpreting and Translation programmes are required to have excellent knowledge of at least two of the African Union’s official languages (Arabic, English, French and Portuguese).

Selection Process

Selection Criteria: Candidates with potential, motivation and who desire to play transformative leadership roles as academics, professionals, industrialists, innovators and entrepreneurs are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

How to Apply