Pan African University Scholarship
African Union full scholarships for master's and PhD study at Pan African University institutes across Africa.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Africa (PAU institutes)
Funding
Fully funded
Eligible applicants
Citizens of African Union member states
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Overview
Pan African University Scholarship is offered by African Union / Pan African University for Master’s, PhD study in Africa (PAU institutes). Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Fully funded
Included
Exact coverage and exclusions depend on the current official call
May be included
Fully funded. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of African Union member states.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of African Union member states.
- AgeRequired
- Master's: 25 (men) or 28 (women); PhD: 28 (men) or 30 (women)
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Official eligibility summary
African citizens. Master's: at most 25 (men) or 28 (women) with an upper-second degree. PhD: at most 28 (men) or 30 (women) with a relevant master's.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of African Union member states
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Africa (PAU institutes)
Current-cycle criteria
- African citizens. Master's: at most 25 (men) or 28 (women) with an upper-second degree. PhD: at most 28 (men) or 30 (women) with a relevant master's.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Official application form or online application
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Open the official programme page linked below.
- 2
Confirm the current eligibility, funding, and deadline.
- 3
Prepare the documents requested for your study level and applicant group.
- 4
Apply through the provider’s official route.
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026-2027 call ran from November 15 to December 15, 2025; the AU announces each call.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
African Union / Pan African University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.