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🎓 General · Phd

African Graduate Fellowship (AFGRAD)

Association of African Universities (AAU)

Partial Funding Phd African universities Open to: All African countries

📋About this scholarship

Supports doctoral studies at African universities, particularly cross-border collaborations. Encourages continental knowledge sharing by funding African students to study at other African institutions.

👤Who should apply

African graduate students wishing to pursue doctoral study at an African university other than their home country's institutions. Strong preference for research in African development challenges.

📊Chances of success

★★★★★

Accessible Good success rate for qualified applicants. Pay attention to eligibility criteria and submit before the deadline.

🗺️How to apply — step by step

Identify a host African university and potential supervisor

Get acceptance/interest from the supervisor

Apply through AAU portal with research proposal

Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed

Awards announced 2-3 months after deadline

📁Required documents

Research proposal

Acceptance letter from host institution

Home institution support

Academic transcript

Passport

✍️How to write your motivation letter

Explain why studying at another African institution (rather than going to Europe or America) is the right choice for your research. Show that your chosen host has specific expertise your home country lacks.

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