The Learn Africa Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, spearheaded by the Women for Africa Foundation, is back with its editions, offering a new range of opportunities for African women. Since its inception, this initiative has empowered 403 women from 36 countries with 445 scholarships, making it a pivotal platform for academic and research excellence. This edition is more accessible throughout the continent thanks to increased doctoral funding, cutting-edge academic disciplines like computational intelligence, veterinary science, and applied psychology, as well as more English-language options
Scholarship Overview
The Learn Africa Postgraduate Scholarship Programme supports academic growth and leadership development through fully funded and partially funded opportunities for African women. With the collaboration of over 60 academic and private sector partners, this edition offers 68 new and 25 renewal scholarships. Many of the programs are conducted in-person or in hybrid formats, especially in Spain, offering scholars a chance for cultural immersion and international experience.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for the Learn Africa Scholarship, candidates need to:
- Be a woman who is African and lives in an African nation.
- Hold a degree from an African establishment.
- Fulfill the particular academic and technical prerequisites for the scholarship of your choice.
- Demonstrate language proficiency (B2 or C1 in the instruction language).
- Submit only one application per person.
Application Procedures
To apply for the scholarship:
- Get all the necessary paperwork ready beforehand.
- Visit the official website and navigate to “Scholarships 2025–2026.”
- Examine the available scholarships and select the one that best suits your needs.
- Go to the scholarship profile page and click the “Apply” button.
- To access the application form, sign up or log in.Complete the form and upload required documents (maximum size: 4MB; formats: png, jpg, pdf, docx, etc.).
- Submit your application and check for the confirmation message and email.
- Await the results to be published on the official website.
Benefits of Learn Africa Postgraduate Scholarship Programme
Depending on the type of scholarship, recipients may receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage: Candidates tuition fees are being waived and burdens of paying fees lifted off their shoulders as they concentrate on studies.
- Flight to Spain, round-trip (for in-person programs): Candidates enjoys free trip in Spain and other places for researches.
- Accommodation and meals or a monthly stipend are being offered to candidates.
- Health Insurances: Candidates enjoy free medical services throughout Study.
- Access to world-class academic facilities and research opportunities.
(Note: Online scholarships cover tuition only; PLANETA scholarships are limited to Moroccan women and do not include accommodation, travel, or insurance.)
Why Choose Learn Africa Postgraduate Scholarship Programme?
Learn Africa scholarships are provided in association with prestigious Spanish universities such as Universidad de La Laguna and Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio.
These universities offer a multicultural learning environment, a wide range of research opportunities, and high academic standards.
Additionally, collaborations with organizations such as the Anesvad Foundation and GMV Innovating Solutions improve the caliber and reach of programs provided, especially in the fields of public health and STEM.
Application and Deadline
Applications will only be taken into consideration if they are submitted through the official Learn Africa website.
Deadline: The deadline for applications is April 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Madrid time.
Deadline Extension: May 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Only for specific scholarships.)
Official Scholarship Website: https://mujeresporafrica.es/en/2025-learn-africa-programme/