The 2023 Pan African University Scholarships are now open for all interested and qualified applicants who wish to study for free in top universities across the African continent.
The Pan African University Scholarships are funded by the African Union to be undertaken in any of four reputable African countries.
Successful applicants of the Pan African University Scholarships will benefit from an award that covers the full costs of tuition, accommodation, living stipends, books, visa and travel expenses.
All eligible candidates of African origin are hereby encouraged to apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: African Union
- Category: Scholarships | Study Abroad Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Living Stipends
- Visa + Travel Fare
- Eligibility: African Countries
- Deadline: September 10, 2023
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Scholarship Details
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.
Pan African University Scholarship Requirements
Masters:
Candidates must satisfy the following conditions
- Maximum age of 30 years for male and 35 years for female applicants
- Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, with at least a second class upper division or its equivalent, in a relevant field;
- Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts (from university and high school)
- Passport or National I.D. card (personal details page)
- Clear colored passport size photograph (2cmx2cm)
- Detail CV
- Recommendation letter from ONE of his/her former University lecturers
- Names of 3 Reference University lecturers (with email adress and whatsapp number) (*Mandatory)
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PhD:
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Maximum age of 35 years for male and 40 years for female applicants;
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field from PAU or any internationally recognized university;
- Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts
- Passport or National I.D. card (personal details page);
- Clear colored passport size photograph (2cmx2cm);
- Detail CV;
- Recommendation letters from 2 Professors;
- A 3 to 4 page Research Concept Note (tentaive title, research questions, objectives, significance of the research etc…);
- 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).
Scholarship Benefits and Timeline
The Pan African University Scholarships will provide full funding for the costs of;
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Living expenses
- Visa + Airfare
- Health insurance
Application Procedure
All Applications should be completed online at https://www.au-pau.org/submission/
Below are the Steps to apply:
- After reading the conditions, Click on ‘Register’
- Provide a valid username and your email
- Check your inbox to confirm the registration by clicking on the confirmation link (Please check the spams as well)
- Provide a valid password
- Login using your credentials
- Open the ‘Application’ page and provide all your data
- Click on Save button and after finishing click on FINISH button
* If you didn’t finish the application, you can come back later and “Login” again using your email and password *
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.