Master's, PhDFully Funded

Pan-African University Full Scholarships

Last verified 2 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

The Pan-African University offers full scholarships for Master's and PhD programs across its institutes, covering tuition and living expenses for African Union citizens.

Provider: Pan-African University Full Scholarships
Host country: Africa
Deadline: Varies — check official site

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply: Applicants must be citizens of an African Union Member State and undertake to serve any African Union Member State for a period equal to at least the duration of the scholarship after completing their studies. They must also agree not to engage in income-generating activities that interfere with their academic programs.
Funding: Fully Funded
Study level: Master's, PhD
Deadline: Varies — check official site

Key eligibility criteria

Applicants must be citizens of an African Union Member State and undertake to serve any African Union Member State for a period equal to at least the duration of the scholarship after completing their studies. They must also agree not to engage in income-generating activities that interfere with their academic programs.

Recorded funding information

Fully Funded

About the Pan-African University Full Scholarships (2026)

## About the award The Pan-African University (PAU), an initiative of the African Union, offers prestigious full scholarships to talented African students pursuing Master's and PhD degrees. These scholarships are designed to foster academic excellence and regional integration by supporting students who are committed to contributing to the development of African Union Member States. The PAU aims to develop high-quality human resources for the continent, emphasizing science, technology, innovation, and social sciences. ## What's covered The Pan-African University Full Scholarships provide comprehensive financial support to all successful applicants. This fully-funded award covers all tuition fees, ensuring that students can focus entirely on their academic pursuits without financial burden. In addition to tuition, the scholarship includes living expenses, which are disbursed as stipends. Medical insurance for students is also covered, with provisions made from the disbursed stipends by each PAU institute. This all-encompassing support aims to provide a comfortable and conducive environment for scholarly advancement. ## Who can apply To be eligible for the Pan-African University Full Scholarships, applicants must be citizens of an African Union Member State. A fundamental requirement for all scholarship recipients is a commitment to serve an African Union Member State for a period equivalent to the duration of their scholarship, immediately following the successful completion of their studies. Furthermore, students are allowed to engage in income-generating activities only with the explicit approval of the PAU Rectorate, and only if such activities do not interfere with their academic programs. Candidates are expected to meet the academic admission requirements of their chosen Master's or PhD program at one of the PAU institutes. ## How to apply Prospective students interested in the Pan-African University Full Scholarships must first apply for admission to their desired Master's or PhD program at one of the PAU institutes. The scholarship application is typically integrated into the admission process. Detailed information regarding specific program requirements, application deadlines, and the complete application procedure can be found on the official Pan-African University website under the admissions section. Applicants are advised to prepare all necessary academic transcripts, personal statements, and any other supporting documents as required by their chosen program and institute.

Funding information

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Fully Funded

Pan-African University Full Scholarships eligibility

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Applicants must be citizens of an African Union Member State and undertake to serve any African Union Member State for a period equal to at least the duration of the scholarship after completing their studies. They must also agree not to engage in income-generating activities that interfere with their academic programs.

Pan-African University Full Scholarships document information

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How to apply for the Pan-African University Full Scholarships 2026

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Check the provider's process
Consult https://pau-au.africa/admissions/scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
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Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of an African Union Member State and undertake to serve any African Union Member State for a period equal to at least the duration of the scholarship after completing their studies. They must also agree not to engage in income-generating activities that interfere with their academic programs.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Pan-African University Full Scholarships deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: Varies — check official site. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

Planning suggestion: 12 months out
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Planning suggestion: 6 months out
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Planning suggestion: 3 months out
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Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
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Provider deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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Last checked 9/2/2026

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Pan-African University Full Scholarships?+

Applicants must be citizens of an African Union Member State and undertake to serve any African Union Member State for a period equal to at least the duration of the scholarship after completing their studies. They must also agree not to engage in income-generating activities that interfere with their academic programs.

What funding does the Pan-African University Full Scholarships offer?+

Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://pau-au.africa/admissions/scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of an African Union Member State and undertake to serve any African Union Member State for a period equal to at least the duration of the scholarship after completing their studies. They must also agree not to engage in income-generating activities that interfere with their academic programs.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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