PanAfrican University (PAU) PhD Scholarship Program 2025 at Pan African University

The Pan African University Scholarship is a special call by the institution for eligible candidates to pursue fully funded graduate degrees. The Pan African University is an initiative of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union.

It is a Premier continental university network whose mission is to provide quality postgraduate education geared towards the achievement of a prosperous, integrated and peaceful Africa.

Young, qualified, talented and enterprising applicants from African countries and the Diaspora who wish to pursue training in the field of Water, Energy, Climate Change, Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation are invited to apply to join Masters or PhD degree programmes.

• Table of Content
• About PanAfrican University (PAU)
• PhD Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship Program
• Requirements for PhD Scholarship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About PanAfrican University (PAU)

The Pan African University was conceptualized in 2008, as part of implementation of the Plan of Action for the Second Decade of Education for Africa, to support the revitalization of higher education in Africa, and contribute to the achievement of the vision of the African Union. In 2009, a High Level Panel of eminent African Professors was established to help in the development of operationalization instruments that were endorsed by the Conference of Ministers of Education of the African Union in November 2009. The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union made a Dec... continue reading

PhD Scholarship Program

Application Deadline	20 Mar 2025
Country to study	Algeria, Kenya
School to study	Pan African University
Type	PhD
Sponsor	PanAfrican University (PAU)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship Program

The Pan African University Scholarships will provide full funding for the costs of;

• Tuition
• Accommodation
• Living expenses
• Visa + Airfare
• Health insurance

Requirements for PhD Scholarship Program Qualification

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Maximum age of 35 years for male and 40 years for female applicants;
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field from PAU or any internationally recognized university;
• Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts
• Passport or National I.D. card (personal details page);
• Clear colored passport size photograph (2cmx2cm);
• Detail CV;
• Recommendation letters from 2 Professors;
• A 3 to 4 page Research Concept Note (tentaive title, research questions, objectives, significance of the research etc…);
• Names of 3 Reference University Teachers (with email adress and whatsapp number);(Mandatory);
• Candidates may be required to undergo a written/oral examination after pre-   selection.
• Candidates for the Master in Conference Interpreting and Translation programmes are required to have excellent knowledge of at least two of the African Union’s official languages (Arabic, English, French and Portuguese).

Application Deadline

March 20, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to PanAfrican University (PAU) on www.au-pau.org to apply

Steps to apply:

1. After reading the conditions, Click on ‘Register’
2. Provide a valid  username and your email
3. Check your inbox to confirm the registration by clicking on the confirmation link (Please check the spams as well)
4. Provide a valid password
5. Login using your credentials
6. Open the ‘Application’ page and provide all your data
7. Click on Save button and after finishing click on FINISH button

* If you didn’t finish the application, you can come back later and “Login” again using your email and password *

For more details,visit Pan African University website

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