Fully Funded Master’s and PhD Scholarships in Basic Sciences, Life Sciences, Governance, and Climate at Pan African University Pan African University in

The Pan African University (PAU), an initiative of the African Union, is offering fully funded scholarships for Master’s and PhD programs for the academic year 2026–2027. This opportunity is open to qualified, motivated, and ambitious young people from all African countries and the African Diaspora. PAU is a premier continental university network dedicated to providing high-quality postgraduate education and fostering innovation, research, and leadership across Africa.

Academic programs are available in a wide range of fields, including Basic Sciences and Technology, Life and Earth Sciences, Health, Agriculture, Governance, Humanities, Social Sciences, Water, Energy, and Climate Change. The university environment encourages academic excellence and prepares students to become future leaders and innovators in Africa.

The scholarship, funded by the African Union, covers all tuition fees, university accommodation, a monthly living allowance, health insurance, research support for Master’s and PhD students, and travel tickets at the start and end of the program. There are no tuition or application fees required from students; applicants only need to prepare and upload the necessary documents online.

Eligibility requirements include being an African national or a member of the African Diaspora. For Master’s programs, male applicants must be under 25 years and female applicants under 28 years; for PhD programs, males must be under 28 years and females under 30 years. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university, with at least a second class upper division or its equivalent. Required documents include certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts, passport or national ID, a detailed CV, a recommendation letter from a former university lecturer, and names and contact details of three reference university lecturers. For Master in Conference Interpreting and Translation, excellent knowledge of at least two African Union official languages is required. Applicants may be required to undergo a written or oral examination after pre-selection.

Applications must be submitted online at the PAU application portal (https://www.au-pau.org/submission/). The application window opens on November 15th, 2025 and closes on December 15th, 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to register, confirm their email, and complete the application form with all required documents before the deadline. For further information, visit the official PAU website (https://www.pau-au.africa/) or contact [email protected].

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for African youth interested in postgraduate studies, research, innovation, and leadership. PAU offers a vibrant, multicultural learning environment, joint degree awards with host universities, and strong career prospects in fast-growing industries. The program aims to empower future academics, professionals, industrialists, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the continent.