Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition 2026
Afreximbank
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About This Scholarship
The Afreximbank-Edordu Research Competition invites postgraduate students (Master’s and PhD) from across Africa and eligible Caribbean states to produce rigorous, original research on trade, finance, integration, and sustainable development. Winning research is translated into actionable policy briefs and presented to Afreximbank leadership and at major Bank events.
What This Scholarship Covers
- First Prize: USD 20,000
- Second Prize: USD 15,000
- Third Prize: USD 10,000
- Support toward books and tuition for continued study
- Continental recognition and visibility
- Policy impact platform
- Presentation opportunity at Afreximbank event
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a postgraduate student (Master's or PhD level)
- 2 Must be currently enrolled at an accredited tertiary institution on the African continent or in an eligible CARICOM state
- 3 Must hold nationality of an African country or an eligible CARICOM state
- 4 Research paper must be original and unpublished
- 5 Paper must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere at the time of submission
- 6 Paper must address one of the announced competition themes
- 7 Paper must be between 3,000 and 5,000 words (excluding references, tables and figures)
- 8 Paper must follow a recognised academic citation style (APA, Chicago, or Harvard)