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Once again, the highly anticipated Learn Africa postgraduate scholarship program, a flagship initiative of the Women for Africa Foundation, is back for another year. With a history spanning over a decade, the program has supported an impressive 350 female students from 35 diverse African countries. Many of these students have successfully completed their studies in Spain or Morocco and have either entered their home country’s job market or pursued further studies at the doctoral level.

In this latest round of applications, the Women for Africa Foundation is demonstrating a firm commitment to doctoral scholarships, marking the year with the highest number of doctoral awards offered. Furthermore, the Foundation continues its emphasis on promoting academic programs in STEM fields, introducing innovative topics such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, food safety, and sustainable construction.

In this edition, a total of 76 new scholarships and 22 renewal scholarships are available, made possible through the dedicated support of over 50 program collaborators, including universities, business schools, and private sponsors such as GMV, ASISA Foundation, and ANESVAD Foundation.

Undoubtedly, the program’s success is not only evident in the quantity and diversity of scholarships offered or the transformative impact of the Learn Africa experience on its recipients but also in the expanding network of partners involved in the initiative, which continues to grow each year. Thus, in this new call for applications, Learn Africa welcomes the University of Almeria (UAL) and the ENAE Business School (Murcia) for the first time, both institutions demonstrating their commitment with two scholarships each as they embark on their journey with the program.

Application Deadline: April 17, 2024

Scholarship Type: Postgraduate

Sponsor: Learn Africa Scholarships

Gender: Women

Benefits of Learn Africa Masters Scholarship:

• Online scholarships cover tuition fees only.
• Face-to-face scholarships cover the following expenses:
  • Tuition fees
  • Round-trip ticket
  • Accommodation and meals (either in a University Hall or through a monthly allowance)
  • Health insurance

It is not guaranteed that scholarships will cover other expenses such as:

• Re-enrollment fees for failed subjects
• Internet connection for online scholarships
• Costs associated with obtaining a visa to travel to Spain
• Legalization, recognition, and translation of university degrees and academic records
• Certificate issuance upon completion of studies in Spain
• Other daily expenses including clothing, hygiene items, footwear, leisure, or local transport.

Each scholarship is strictly for one person; no support will be provided for accompanying family members.

Requirements for Learn Africa Masters Scholarship:

• Must be a woman with nationality and residence in an African country.
• Must be enrolled in an African university or possess a university degree from an African country.
• Bachelor’s degree is required for postgraduate scholarships.
• Only one application per person is accepted.
• Technical and academic requirements must be met as specified by each scholarship.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in the language of instruction (B2 or C1 depending on the host university) is required.
• Language proficiency can be demonstrated through an official language certificate or a telephone interview with the university.

Selection Process:

• A specialized committee evaluates applications based on CV, reference letter(s), motivation letter, language skills, and project/concept note (if required).
• Final selection is made in collaboration with partner universities and results will be announced on the Women for Africa Foundation’s website in June.
• Successful candidates will be notified via email and possibly a phone call.

Application Documents:

• Documents must be in png, gif, jpg, jpeg, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, or rtf format.
• Maximum file size allowed is 4MB.
• Required documents include passport or national identity document, photo, CV, diploma/certificate/university degree, academic record, motivation letter, reference letter(s), and official language certificate if required.

Application Procedure:

Interested and eligible candidates should apply via the Learn Africa Scholarships website on https://mujeresporafrica.es/en/ .

The application period closes on April 17, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (Madrid time). Applications submitted through the website only will be considered valid.