The African Union has launched a call for the 2025 Pan African University Scholarship Programs.
The PAU Scholarships offer fully funded opportunities that cover tuition, accommodation, living stipends, travel, and the costs of research and books.
Pan African University (PAU) Scholarship Program 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 African Diaspora are invited to apply to join Masters or PhD degree programmes at any of the following four PAU institutes listed below.
Pan African University Scholarship Program Summary
- Host: African Union (AU)
- Study Abroad: Study in Africa
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipend | Travel Costs | Accommodation
- Application Opens: November 15, 2025
- Deadline: December 15, 2025.
Pan African University Scholarship Program Details:
The Pan African University is an initiative of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union.
Candidates with potential, motivation and who desire to play transformative leadership roles as academics, professionals, industrialists, innovators and entrepreneurs are particularly encouraged to apply.
The following institutions willbe hosting successful candidates of the Pan African University Scholarship 2026;
- Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI) – Kenya
- Pan African University Institute for Life and Earth Sciences (PAULESI) – Nigeria
- Pan African University Institute for Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS) – Cameroon
- Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (PAUWES) – Algeria
PAU Scholarship 2026 Requirements:
The following requirements must be met by candidates applying for the PAU Scholarship 2026;
For PAU Masters Scholarship Qualification
- Maximum age of 25 years for male applicants and 28 years for female applicants
- Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, with at least a second class upper division or its equivalent, in a relevant field;
- Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts (from university and high school)
- Passport or National I.D. card (personal details page)
- Clear colored passport size photograph (2cmx2cm)
- Detail CV
- Recommendation letter from ONE of his/her former University lecturers
- Names of 3 Reference University lecturers (with email adress and whatsapp number) (*Mandatory)
For PAU PhD Scholarships Qualification
- Maximum age of 28 years old for male applicants and 30 years old 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);
Pan African University Scholarship Duration and Reward
The PAU offers full scholarships (covering tuition, travel and living expenses) for the entire duration of the program
Required Documents for Pan African University PAU Scholarship
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts (from university and high school)
- Passport or National I.D. card (personal details page)
- Clear colored passport size photograph (2cmx2cm)
- Detail CV
- Recommendation letter from ONE of his/her former University lecturers
- Names of 3 Reference University lecturers (with email adress and whatsapp number) (*Mandatory)
- Recommendation letters from 2 Professors; (For PHD)
- A 3 to 4 page Research Concept Note (tentaive title, research questions, objectives, significance of the research etc…); (For PHD)
- Names of 3 Reference University Teachers (with email adress and whatsapp number);(Mandatory); (For PHD)
How To Apply for Pan African University Scholarship Program 2026
Use the link(s) below to apply on organisation website.
Steps to apply:
- After reading the conditions, Click on ‘Register’
- Provide a valid username and your email
- Check your inbox to confirm the registration by clicking on the confirmation link (Please check the spams as well)
- Provide a valid password
- Login using your credentials
- Open the ‘Application’ page and provide all your data
- 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 *
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