Pan African University Postgraduate Scholarship 2023
The Pan African University Postgraduate Scholarships Awards for African students at the four host universities are currently open for applications for the 2023/2024 cycle. If you are interested, please review the eligibility criteria and familiarize yourself with the application procedure.
The Pan African University is a project initiated by the African Union’s Heads of State and Government. It is a prestigious university network with the aim of providing high-quality postgraduate education to contribute towards a prosperous, united, and peaceful Africa.
The Pan-African University (PAU) is a network of university nodes located in five regions, funded by the African Union and the Association of African Universities, focusing on postgraduate training and research.
The first African Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2003, with the objective of enhancing the quality of science and technology education and, consequently, the productivity of African economies.
These ideas were further developed in a “concept note” that outlined the goals of the PAU. The establishment of the PAU was approved by the African Union in 2008, and a high-level panel was selected in 2009 to oversee its implementation. The PAU was officially established in 2011, and its university charter was approved in 2013.
Information about the Scholarship:
The following four PAU institutes are now accepting applications from talented and motivated individuals from Africa and the African Diaspora to join their master’s or doctoral degree programs. We particularly encourage applicants who possess the capacity, determination, and ambition to serve in transformative leadership roles as academics, professionals, industrialists, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Scholarship Sponsor: Pan African University/African Union
Host Institutions: Pan African University Institutes
Scholarship Value: Not specified
Number of Awards: Multiple
Study Level: Postgraduate (Master and Ph.D.)
Nationality: Africans
Reasons to Join PAU:
- Access to high-quality courses delivered by renowned instructors
- An extensive network of connections in academia and business, both within and outside of Africa
- Exciting scholarship opportunities
- Issuance of joint degrees on behalf of the Pan African University and its host universities
- Abundance of job prospects in rapidly growing sectors, along with valuable career guidance
- Vibrant, multicultural, and pan-African learning and research environments
Pan African University Institutes:
- Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences – including climate change (PAUWES), located at the University of Tlemcen, Algeria.
- Pan African University Institute for Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS), located at the University of Yaounde II and the University of Buea, Cameroon.
- Pan African University Institute for Life and Earth Sciences – including Health and Agriculture (PAULESI), located at the University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria.
- Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology, and Innovation (PAUSTI), located at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya.
Admission Requirements and Eligibility:
To be eligible for the 2023/2024 Pan African University Postgraduate Scholarships Awards, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Admission Requirements for Master’s Programs:
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least a second-class upper division or its equivalent from an accredited university
- Certified copies of all relevant certificates and transcripts (from high school and university)
- National passport (personal information page)
- A clear, colorful passport photo (2 cm x 2 cm)
- Detailed CV
- Letters of recommendation from two professors
- A motivational letter outlining your goals for enrolling in the Pan African University
- Male applicants should not be older than 30, while female applicants should not be older than 35
- After pre-selection, candidates may be required to take a written or oral test.
Admission Requirements for Doctoral Programs:
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
- A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from PAU or another internationally recognized university
- Certified copies of all necessary certificates and transcripts
- Copy of the personal information page from a passport
- A 3–4 page research idea note including a tentative title, research questions, aims, significance of the research, etc.
- Letters of recommendation from two professors
- A two-by-two-inch color photo for the passport
- Detailed CV
- A motivational letter explaining why you wish to pursue education at the Pan African University
- Male applicants should not be older than 35, while female applicants should not be older than 40.
How to Apply:
Applications for the Pan African University Postgraduate Scholarships Awards must be submitted online for the academic year 2023/2024. For instructions on the application process, interested candidates should refer to the official page. Full scholarships will be granted by the African Union Commission to selected African candidates.