Unlock a World of Opportunity with the ESISMAD Project African Scholarship
The ESISMAD Project African Scholarship is a transformative initiative, fully funded by the European Commission, aimed at fostering human capital development across Africa. This prestigious scholarship is open to postgraduate students from African countries, offering a unique chance to study at leading institutions such as Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Cairo University, University College Cork, University of Nigeria Nsukka, and Wits University. The application deadline is set for June 15, 2024, marking a critical opportunity for aspiring postgraduates to further their education and contribute to Africa’s development vision in line with Agenda 2063.
Scholars of the ESISMAD project will receive comprehensive benefits designed to remove financial barriers and support academic and professional growth. These include round-trip flight tickets, visa costs, full coverage of participation costs (tuition fees, registration fees, and service fees), insurance, a settling-in allowance, a monthly subsistence allowance, and a contribution towards research costs for student mobility of 10 months or longer. Significantly, female master’s and doctoral scholarship holders will receive an additional allowance, underlining the programme’s commitment to supporting gender equality in academia and beyond.
The scholarship covers an array of courses focused on critical scientific fields such as Materials Electrochemistry and Energy Technologies, Physical Chemistry, Solar Energy Physics, Inorganic Chemistry, and Materials Science. Eligibility is exclusively extended to nationals of African countries, aiming to increase employability, improve higher education quality, and strengthen the modernisation and internationalisation of African higher education institutions. The selection process involves a joint administration by four African partner universities, ensuring a diverse and inclusive cohort of scholars.
Applications require a set of documents to be submitted in English, including but not limited to, reference letters, motivation letters for each host university applied to, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, academic transcripts and certificates, and a passport or National ID. Additional documents may be required depending on the host university and the specific scholarship track (Master Degree-Seeking, Master Credit-Seeking, Doctorate Degree-Seeking, Doctorate Credit-Seeking, or Academic/Administrative Staff Exchange).
To apply for this unparalleled opportunity, interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to visit the European Commission’s application portal. This scholarship not only represents a chance to advance your academic and professional journey but also to be part of a larger effort towards sustainable development and intra-African collaboration. Don’t let this chance slip away; mark your calendars and prepare your application for a brighter future with the ESISMAD Project African Scholarship.
