Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudyOthers
Application Deadline30 August 2026 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeUndergraduate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-1811
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About This Scholarship

The Ashinaga Africa Initiative supports orphaned students from sub-Saharan Africa by providing full financial support to study at a university abroad for an undergraduate degree equivalent. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, travel costs, and other necessary fees, with a commitment from scholars to return home and contribute to African development.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full tuition covered
  • Accommodation
  • Travel costs
  • Other necessary fees

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must have lost one or both parents
  • 2 Must be a citizen of one of the eligible Francophone, Lusophone, or formerly Anglophone countries
  • 3 Must have obtained their bachelor's degree or be currently in L3 (final year of undergraduate) and will have completed by June at the latest
  • 4 Must not have the financial means to pursue a Master's degree in France
  • 5 Must be fluent in French (for Francophone applicants)
  • 6 Must have obtained an average of over 14/20 in the baccalauréat or over 75% in the state exam
  • 7 Must have obtained excellent marks in their bachelor's degree
  • 8 Must be able to participate in online orientation sessions from October to December with access to a computer and stable internet connection
  • 9 Must be committed to returning home or elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa to actively contribute to African society after graduation
  • 10 Must have no dependents that would interfere with studies
  • 11 Must be in good health and able to study internationally

How to Apply

1
Prepare required documents including passport-sized photo, passport or identity card copy, birth certificate extract, parent death or disappearance certificate proving orphan status, baccalaureate certificate and transcript, proof of university enrolment and transcripts, and optional certificates of extracurricular activities
2
Submit application through the designated portal for Francophone or Lusophone applicants (note: Anglophone countries no longer accept direct applications as of August 2024)
3
Applications are assessed after the deadline
4
Successful applicants are invited to a final assessment

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