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Wageningen University & Research Africa Talent Program – PhD Scholarships
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Exciting opportunities await top African scientists at the Wageningen Graduate School when they apply for a PhD scholarships under the Wageningen University & Research Africa Talent Program!
Are you ready for growth and further scientific exploration? Read more below and don’t miss out on applying!
**Application deadline:** June 1, 2022 for applicants; June 13, 2022 for graduate schools
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the Wageningen University & Research Africa Talent Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/wageningen-university-research-africa-talent-program-phd-scholarships/#h-benefits-of-the-wageningen-university-research-africa-talent-program)
- [Eligibility Criteria for PhD Scholars](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/wageningen-university-research-africa-talent-program-phd-scholarships/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-phd-scholars)
- [How to Apply for a Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/wageningen-university-research-africa-talent-program-phd-scholarships/#h-how-to-apply-for-a-scholarship)
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## Benefits of the Wageningen University & Research Africa Talent Program
Seven (7) fully-funded scholarships weighed as a four-year, full-time PhD position or the financial equivalent position of a postdoc (2-3 years) shall be given to talented African scientists.
The WUR Africa Talent Program shall be undertaken at the Wageningen Graduate School in The Netherlands.
## Eligibility Criteria for PhD Scholars
In order to qualify for a scholarship at the Wageningen University & Research, please make sure to read the eligibility criteria found below.
**IMPORTANT NOTE:** Only Master and PhD graduates with an African nationality will be considered for the opportunity.
The selection committee would like to receive applications from countries across the African continent and especially encourages female candidates to apply.
You are only eligible for a PhD position if you meet [the entry requirements](https://www.wur.nl/en/Education-Programmes/PhD-Programme/Application.htm) of Wageningen University for a PhD. If a candidate does not have a master’s degree yet, but will obtain one in the near future this can be stated in the application. In case an application for a postdoc position is made, candidates must have a recognized doctoral degree or a set date of PhD award in the near future. In both cases the applicant must be fluent in spoken and written scientific English.
Only a professor\* at Wageningen University can submit an application to the Africa Talent Program. Therefore, you will have to find a Wageningen professor who will endorse your application (list of chair groups and contact information can be found here). A professor of Wageningen University may only submit one application.
\*When the word ‘professor’ is used, persons who have the ius promovendi at Wageningen University are meant.
It is up to the talented scientist to provide the appropriate documentation that could convince the selection committee that you are a suitable candidate for the African Talent Program. Please use the prescribed format.
Applications will first be pre-evaluated by an appropriate Wageningen graduate school (deadline is on June 1, 2022) with each of the six graduate schools allowed to submit a maximum of three applications. Individual graduate schools may have additional requirements.
**PLEASE SEE:** [WUR Entry Requirements](https://www.wur.nl/en/Education-Programmes/PhD-Programme/Application.htm)
## How to Apply for a Scholarship
Interested applicants may visit the [official scholarship website](https://www.wur.nl/en/Education-Programmes/PhD-Programme/Funding-your-PhD/AfricaTalentProgramme.htm) for more details and specifics regarding the scholarship.
Furthermore, we advise that you contact the graduate school-related to your research area ahead of time due to the limited scholarship slots. Please take note that graduate school applicants have to send their entries in one compiled PDF file to [pieter.munster@wur.nl](mailto:pieter.munster@wur.nl) before **June 13, 2022**.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the PhD level
- Willing to study in Netherlands
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
- Demonstrated financial need (most fully funded sponsors verify household income)
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Wageningen University & Research Africa Talent Program – PhD Scholarships?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Netherlands for the duration of the programme.
Is the Wageningen University & Research Africa Talent Program – PhD Scholarships fully funded?+
Funding model: Fully Funded. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.