The Pan African University (PAU), a premier continental university network established by the African Union, has opened applications for its 2020/2021 Fully Funded Master's and PhD Scholarships for young Africans across its institutes.
Key Scholarship Details
- Sponsor: African Union Commission
- Degree Levels: Full-time Master's and PhD programmes (view all available courses on the PAU Institutes & Programmes page).
- Scholarship Value: Full scholarship covering tuition, stipends, and travel.
- Application Deadline: September 10, 2020
Eligibility & Required Documents
For Master's Applicants:
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 30 years for male and 35 years for female applicants.
- Academic Requirement: Undergraduate degree from a recognized university with at least a Second-Class Upper (2:1) division or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Documents: Certified copies of university and high school certificates/transcripts, Passport or National ID data page, clear coloured passport photograph (2cm x 2cm), detailed CV, recommendation letter from 1 former university lecturer, and names/emails/WhatsApp numbers of 3 reference university lecturers (mandatory).
For PhD Applicants:
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 35 years for male and 40 years for female applicants.
- Academic Requirement: A Master's degree in a relevant field from PAU or any internationally recognized university.
- Documents: Certified certificates/transcripts, Passport/National ID, 2cm x 2cm coloured passport photo, detailed CV, recommendation letters from 2 Professors, a 3 to 4-page Research Concept Note, and names/emails/WhatsApp numbers of 3 reference university teachers (mandatory).
Step-by-Step Application Procedure
- Visit the Pan African University Online Application Portal and click on "Register".
- Enter a valid username and email address, then click the confirmation link sent to your email inbox (check your spam folder as well) to set your password.
- Log in, open the "Application" page, fill in your data, upload your documents, and click "FINISH".
You can also download the full official call document in English or French.
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