Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships for African Students at Wageningen University & Research 2025 – Study in the Netherlands

Applications are now open for the 2025 Africa Scholarship Programme at Wageningen University & Research. This program offers bright and driven African students a fully funded opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree at Wageningen University, with a focus on fostering capacity building within Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Must hold citizenship in an African country.
2. Must apply for one of Wageningen University & Research’s Master’s programs by the specified deadline. (For information on applying, see: How to apply for the master’s program?)
3. Must receive unconditional admission to the chosen MSc program.
4. Must demonstrate academic excellence, holding a First Class Honours degree and achieving a GPA of 80% or above in their bachelor’s degree.
5. Preference is given to candidates who have not yet completed a Master’s degree.

Only applicants meeting all of these requirements may be considered for an invitation to proceed with the Africa Scholarship Programme selection process.

Scholarship Benefits

Recipients of the Africa Scholarship Programme will receive:

• Round-trip travel to and from the Netherlands
• A living allowance for the duration of the Master’s program (24 months)
• Full tuition fee coverage for the program duration (24 months)
• Coverage of visa costs and health insurance
• Funding for participation in one seminar in Europe (covering travel, accommodation, and registration fees)

Selection Process

The Africa Scholarship Programme operates through an invitation-only selection process. Direct applications for the scholarship are not possible.

Selection Steps:

1. Apply for an MSc Program: Submit your application to the Master’s program of choice by February 1, 2025.
2. Selection Procedure: Eligible applicants will be reviewed and invited to participate in the scholarship selection process.
3. Outcome Notification: Results of the selection process will be communicated to applicants.
4. Program Updates: Applicants will be notified of any changes or updates regarding the selection process.

For further details, please refer to the official Wageningen University & Research Africa Scholarship Programme page.

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