Learn Africa Scholarship Programme 2025–2026

Omran Aburayya
May 4
3 min read

If you're an ambitious African woman with dreams of pursuing postgraduate studies, the Learn Africa Scholarship Programme 2025–2026 is now open for applications!

With a legacy of empowering over 400 African women across 36 countries, the Learn Africa initiative—powered by the Women for Africa Foundation—is once again offering fully-funded and partially-funded opportunities for Master's and PhD studies. Whether your interest lies in cutting-edge disciplines like Computational Intelligence or global health challenges like Neglected Tropical Diseases, this scholarship offers a chance to study both online and in-person at top Spanish institutions.

🎓 Scholarship Summary

Location: Spain or online (depending on scholarship type)
Host Institutions: Multiple Spanish universities and research institutions
Study Level: Master's, PhD
Target Group: African women with a university degree or currently enrolled in an African university
Fields of Study: Veterinary Science, Computational Intelligence, Internet of Things, Regenerative Biology, Applied Psychology Research, and more
Coverage: Full or partial scholarships (details below)
Duration: Varies based on program (up to multi-year)
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 (extended to May 8 for some programs)
Start Date: Academic year 2025–2026
Eligible to: African women (citizens and residents of African countries)

Programme Overview

The Learn Africa Scholarships are designed to empower African women academically and professionally. This edition offers:

68 new scholarships and 25 renewals
A record 5 PhD positions, including 2 funded by Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio
Over 36% of courses delivered in English or bilingual formats
Study modalities: in-person, online, and blended
New disciplines addressing global development issues
Scholarships supported by more than 60 partners including Universidad de La Laguna, GMV Innovating Solutions, and Anesvad Foundation

🧑🏻‍🎓Enrollment Period

Deadline: April 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Madrid time)
Extension for some scholarships: May 8, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Madrid time)

✅ General Requirements

Be a woman of African nationality and resident in an African country
Hold or be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in an African university
Apply to only one scholarship
Meet specific academic and technical requirements of the chosen program
Possess language proficiency in the medium of instruction (typically B2 or C1 level)

📂 Required Documents

Passport or national ID
Passport-sized photo
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Degree certificate(s) and academic transcript(s)
Motivation letter
Reference letter(s)
Official language certificate (if required)
Any additional documents specific to the scholarship

Scholarships 2025–2026

Open to Master’s and Doctoral programs
Majority start in late 2025 and span 1–3 years
Available in Spanish, English, or bilingual formats
Offered by top Spanish universities, research institutions, and private partners

🎁 Scholarship Coverage

For Online Scholarships:

Tuition fees only

For In-person Scholarships:

Tuition fees
Round-trip travel
Accommodation and meals (via university housing or stipend)
Health insurance

PLANETA Scholarships (for Moroccan women):

Tuition fees only
Travel, insurance, accommodation not covered

Not Covered (All Scholarships):

Visa processing
Internet or failed subject re-enrollments
Legalization/translation of degrees
Personal expenses or family support

How to Apply

Prepare all required documents
Visit Scholarships 2025–2026 page
Choose your scholarship group:
- General Learn Africa Scholarships
- Scholarships exclusively for Moroccan women
Review scholarship details and click Apply
Register or log in to your account
Complete the form and upload documents
Submit application before the deadline

You will receive a confirmation on-screen and via email upon successful submission.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

CV and academic background
Motivation and reference letters
Language skills
Project proposal or concept note (if required)

Final selection is coordinated with host institutions. Only selected applicants will be contacted (by email or phone) and results published in June 2025.

⚠️Scholarship Acceptance and Obligations

Selected candidates must confirm acceptance within 7 working days
Failure to accept will result in reallocation of the scholarship
Withdrawal without valid reasons may result in a 2-year ban from future applications
Scholars must meet university and scholarship requirements