INTERACT Africa Scholarship: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in Africa?
The European and African Union are inviting qualified Africans for the 2024 INTERACT Africa Scholarship for Master’s and PhD degrees.
The entirety of the costs of your tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and comprehensive medical insurance during the corresponding academic period are covered by the scholarship.
Also, you are eligible for a monthly stipend of 1230 Euros as a beneficiary of the scholarship.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
INTERACT Africa Scholarship Abstract
- Host: European & African Unions
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Africa
- Location: Kenya | Uganda | Ethiopia | Congo
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships || PhD Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- €14760 Stipends/Yr
- Visa + Travel Costs
- Medical Insurance
- Eligibility: African Countries
- Deadline: June 23, 2024
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INTERACT Africa Scholarship Details
The INTERACT Africa Scholarship aims to deal with Mobility in Innovative Green Technologies for Climate Change Mitigation and Sustainable Bioeconomy.
INTERACT-Africa is an Intra-Africa Academic mobility project funded by the European Union (EU). The project focuses on Chemistry, Biology and Information Technology, with emphasis on conversion of organic waste to valuable bioproducts for transitioning into environmental sustainable and socially inclusive economies.
INTERACT-Africa aims at:
- Promoting inclusive learning mobility opportunities by enhancing capacity building of HEIs by focusing on training and education in green Chemistry, Biology and Information Technology aimed at developing a skilled workforce capable of implementing sustainable practices
- Fostering entrepreneurship and support the establishment of green technology businesses in Africa by providing mentorship, access to funding, and technical support to aspiring entrepreneurs and start-ups working in the field of green Chemistry, Biology and Information technology
- Facilitating networking and knowledge sharing among businesses to promote innovation and sustainable economic growth through provision of internships, cooperative education programs, and hands-on learning opportunities.
INTERACT Africa Scholarship Benefits
The INTERACT Africa Scholarship covers the following;
- Tuition fees and research costs for the duration of the study.
- Comprehensive health and accident insurance cover
- Monthly stipend/allowance of Euro 1,230 per month for PhD and 890 per month for the Masters.
- This also includes travel costs to and from the host institution, Visa costs, and settling allowance.
- For PhD students, the maximum duration of a scholarship is 36 months.
- For MSc students, the maximum duration of a scholarship is 24 months.
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Available Programmes for INTERACT Africa Scholarship
For the 2024/25 academic session, the INTERACT Africa Scholarship will accept applications to the following programmes;
- Chemistry-related programmes (MSc and PhD)
- Biology-related programmes (MSc and PhD)
- Agriculture-related programmes (MSc & PhD)
Participating Universities for INTERACT Africa Scholarship
- Moi University, Kenya
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
- Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
- Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
- Institut Facultaire Des Sciences Agronomiques (IFA) De Yangambi (IFA-Yangambi), Congo DR
2024 INTERACT Africa Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the postgraduate INTERACT Africa Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Meet the minimum requirement for admission into Masters and PhD programmes as stipulated by the host University’s Senate/regulating body.
- Provide proof that the candidate is a national of and residence of an eligible country.
- Be of African nationality and residing in Africa at the time of application.
- Secure admission as confirmed by an admission letter from the host university.
- Declare not to have already benefited from a previous student scholarship under the projects selected in the framework of the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2022-2027.
- Commit not to benefit from another EU-funded scholarship scheme to implement the same activity during their Intra-Africa mobility period.
Required Documents for INTERACT Africa Scholarship
While applying for the 2024 INTERACT Africa Scholarship, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- Complete Application Form
- Proof of African origin and residency
- A research concept paper in the intended area of study (1 page, Times New Roman, single spacing).
- Motivation letter reflecting innovative technologies in climate change and mitigation.
- Recommendation letters and/ reference letters (two). One from an academic advisor or professor/lecturer.
How To Apply for INTERACT Africa Scholarship 2024
To apply for the INTERACT Africa Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read all the information we have provided on this page
- Prepare your documents and ensure you meet the requirements
- Click on the button below to navigate the project’s website
- Apply for admission to an MSc/PhD program at any of the partner universities
- Fill the online scholarship application form using the link
- Note that each applicant is advised to apply concurrently to the host University for admission.
- The scholarships will only be awarded to candidates with admission letters from the host university.
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- The programmes are scheduled to start in August/September/October 2024.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
