Wageningen University & Research Africa Scholarship Programme

Wageningen University & Research Africa Scholarship Programme
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Wageningen University & Research Africa Scholarship Programme 2025 is open. Learn how to qualify for full funding for a Master’s degree. Read on for deadlines and details.



The Wageningen University & Research invites applications for the Africa Scholarship Programme 2025.



This fully-funded programme offers talented students from Africa the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree at Wageningen University.

The goal is to support capacity building in Africa by fostering academic excellence.

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Benefits of the Africa Scholarship Programme

The scholarship provides the following:Travel expenses to and from the Netherlands.
A monthly living allowance for the 24-month programme.
Full tuition fee coverage for the master’s degree.
Visa fees and health insurance costs.
A budget for attending one seminar in Europe, covering travel, stay, and registration.


Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this programme, you must:Be a citizen of an African country.
Apply for a Wageningen University master’s programme before the deadline.
Gain unconditional admission to the MSc programme.
Hold a First Class Honours degree with a GPA of 80% or higher in your bachelor’s degree.
Preferably not hold a master’s degree prior to applying.
Application Process

The scholarship is based on invitation, and direct applications are not accepted.

Follow these steps for consideration:By 1 February 2025: Apply for an MSc programme at Wageningen University.
By 13 March 2025: Selected candidates (about 40) will be invited to join the selection process.
By 25 March 2025: Complete the required assignment.
By 8 April 2025: Approximately 20 candidates will be shortlisted for online interviews.
22 April – 1 May 2025: Participate in MS Teams interviews.
By 8 May 2025: Final results will be communicated to all candidates.
Important Links

For detailed information, visit the Wageningen Africa Scholarship Programme page.

This programme is a chance to gain world-class education while contributing to development in Africa.