The European Union's Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme provides scholarship opportunities for African students pursuing Master's and Doctoral degrees, as well as trainees and university staff.
The programme supports academic mobility across Africa, allowing participants to study, undertake research and gain academic experience at participating higher education institutions.
Who Can Apply?
Master's and PhD Applicants
Applicants must:
Be nationals of an African country.
Reside in an African country.
Be registered or admitted to an African higher education institution, or hold a university degree from an institution established in Africa.
Traineeship Applicants
Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD programme at a participating African university.
University Staff
Academic, administrative and technical staff working at participating higher education institutions can also benefit from staff mobility opportunities.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
Depending on the mobility programme and its duration, scholarship support may include:
Monthly living allowance.
Health insurance.
Travel expenses.
Visa expenses.
Tuition and registration fees.
Research expenses, depending on the available budget.
Additional support for scholarship holders with disabilities.
Available Fields of Study
Participating consortia offer opportunities in different academic disciplines, including:
Agriculture and food systems.
Engineering.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Digital transformation.
Climate change and environmental studies.
Energy.
Biodiversity.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Health and other related disciplines.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted directly to participating university consortia or projects.
Visit the official Intra-Africa Scholarships website.
Explore the list of selected university consortia and projects.
Visit the website of your preferred consortium.
Review the available programmes, eligibility requirements, scholarship conditions and application deadlines.
Follow the consortium's instructions to submit your application.
Applicants affiliated with participating universities can also contact their International Relations Office for assistance.
Important Information
Scholarship availability, eligibility requirements, application deadlines and funding conditions may differ between participating projects.
The general scholarship portal does not guarantee that every listed project is currently accepting applications. Check individual project websites for current opportunities and deadlines.
Official Application and Information Links
Official Scholarship Portal:
https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarships/intra-africa-scholarships_en
Explore participating projects and follow their individual application instructions.
Source: European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), European Commission.