Scholarships & Funding

A grant of 50,000 AED in total for the duration of the fellowship, which is inclusive of accommodation, a return airfare ticket, visa and the monthly stipend of 10,000 AED per month per fellow.

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Germany

• At the core of the AFRIKA KOMMT! programme is a one-year stay for the African professionals in Germany. During this time, the fellows actively work in their partner companies where they are trained and mentored. Other components organized by GIZ such as language courses, trainings and networking events supplement the learning experience. • Professional and tailor-made selection process: The fellows of the programme are chosen in a comprehensive selection process that is implemented in close cooperation with the participating companies. • Language and cultural integration for fellows: The programme begins with German language and cultural integration courses to prepare the fellows for their stay in Germany. The fellows also get an opportunity to visit cultural heritage sites within Germany. • Management training for fellows: The fellows undergo three modules of intense management traini

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PHDDeadline: Deadline: 16th October 2026

• Africa CDC will provide the funding, which includes: • DSA to support daily expenses when on travels for training

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The Africa Institute Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence

The residency program welcomes applications from creative writers, including novelists, short story writers, playwrights, poets, and scriptwriters whose work relates to Africa and the African diaspora for a grant of 50,000 AED in total for the duration of the fellowship, which is inclusive of accommodation, a return airfare ticket, visa and the monthly stipend of 10,000 AED per month per fellow.

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PHDDeadline: Deadline: 15 October 2026

Mastercard Foundation

• Successful candidates will be contracted by ARUA for 6 months. • The research fellowship shall provide a monthly stipend of US$2,000, a modest payment for accommodation, and travel support (return ticket to host institution).

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Regulation Scholarship Program

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Cover letter outlining research interests and alignment with the fellowship’s goals (Maximum 500 words)

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Scholars Program

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The American University of Beirut

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Atlantic Council

• $3,000 honorarium • Travel coverage for in-person presentation in April 2026 • Publishing opportunity and visibility at global policy events • Exclusive access to Atlantic Council networks and thought leaders

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Canada

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All selected campus ambassadors receive a USD3,600 cash stipend subject to program terms.

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• Funding is available for a complete Master’s degree (full-time, on-campus) at a state or state-recognised university in Germany in the STEM subjects of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and engineering. Study programmes with integrated stays outside Germany are excluded. • Interdisciplinary degree programmes must have a designated STEM focus. • It must be a tuition-free Master’s degree programme. • Funding is provided for 10 months to a maximum of 24 months. • It depends on the standard period of study of the chosen full-time Master’s degree programme. • Please state the entire period for which you wish to apply for a scholarship in your application. For example, if you are planning a 2-year degree programme, you must directly indicate two years as the desired scholarship duration in your application.

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International Journalism Programme

All admitted candidates receive a merit-based scholarship covering tuition and living expenses.

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French University · France

• The Master’s degree scholarship covers round-trip international airfare between Uganda and France, tuition fees, visa fee waivers, and the CVEC fee. • Recipients receive a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, as well as health insurance (70% covered by the French government and 30% by Campus France). • The scholarship also provides priority access to subsidized student housing, assistance with administrative procedures throughout the stay, and opportunities to participate in cultural activities and networking events. • The scholarship includes:

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Centre · Italy

A household allowance of up to € 310 per month is paid to Fellows with a partner if the partner lives with them in Florence and on condition that the partner’s income is less than € 2,000 per month. The sum of income and allowance cannot exceed € 2,000 per month (i.e. if the income is more than € 1,690, the allowance will be paid only to top up to € 2,000).

PHDDeadline: Deadline: 23 October 2026

Government

• FirstRand’s five-year partnership with Wadham College entails providing • Full funding for one student a year to study for a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, as well as residency at Wadham College.

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French Ministry of Hig · France

The France–South Africa Scholarship Programme supports studies at Master’s and PhD level in French higher education institutions located in France. Joint or international degree programmes are eligible, provided that at least one of the partner institutions is located in France. However, scholarship funding will only cover the period of study and research undertaken in France.

PHD, MASTERSDeadline: Deadline: 8 October 2026

France

All IAS have agreed on common standards, including the provision of a living allowance (2,200€ permonth), social security coverage, accommodation, a researchand trainingbudget, plus coverage oftravel expenses

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Conservation Institute

• Conservation Guest Scholars are in residence for three months: • September–December, January–March, or April–June: $21,500 • The grant also includes a workstation at the Conservation Institute, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, research assistance, a travel stipend, and an available healthcare option.

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• The scholarship recipient will be facilitated with the benefits of the scholarship as follows: • exemption from paying tuition fees including acceptance, examination, registration and orientation fees for the duration of the programme; • an economy class air-ticket to Brunei Darussalam from the scholarship recipient’s country of origin/ country of domicile prior to the commencement of the course and an economy class air-ticket from Brunei Darussalam to the scholarship recipient’s country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the course; • a monthly personal allowance of BND$500.00; • a monthly meals allowance of BND$150.00; • an annual book allowance of BND$600.00; • accommodation at the residential college of the University/ Polytechnic; • baggage allowance for shipment of the scholarship recipient’s personal effects to his country of origin/country of domicile upon complet

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• The students are awarded up to €20,000 for tuition costs and up to €20,000 for living costs for the master’s programme. Applicants are obliged to declare if they have additional scholarships and to provide relevant documents, in which case the IAEA’s financial support would be reduced accordingly, i.e. only covering tuition costs, not living costs, for the duration of the programme. • Failure to provide such information in a timely and transparent manner may lead to suspension of the IAEA’s financial support.

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International Peace Studies Programme · Ireland

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University of Galway · Ireland

• Ireland Fellows Programme awards are fully funded. The award includes the payment of academic fees; visa application fees; medical and travel insurance; economy flights to and from Ireland; and the Irish residence permit fee. Allowances include the following: • A settling-in allowance towards items needed on arrival in Ireland; • A completion and departure allowance at the end of the study period; • A monthly living stipend of €700 (subject to review); • Student accommodation arranged and paid for trimesters 1 and 2 (normally • September to May), and in trimester 3 a monthly accommodation stipend of €800- • €1000 depending on location in Ireland (subject to review). • In addition, the Ireland Fellows Programme features many extracurricular, training and volunteering • opportunities to help you make the most of your experience in Ireland.

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• Networking and alumni events and opportunity for exchange with other Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellows and alumni • Media channels to disseminate your work to the broader scientific and public audience • Opportunities for personal and scientific development through integration into the Jacobs CIFAR Fellowship network (e.g., exchange on online platform, attendance of conferences, Fellowship meetings) • A meaningful partnership including ample space for innovative ideas and activities within and beyond the research sector • Recognition as part of the Jacobs Foundation’s network

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