Learn Africa Scholarships 2026/2027: Women for Africa Foundation opens applications for African women for training and graduate scholarships.
Application Deadline: NEW: 3rd May 2026 (26th April 2026) at 11:59 p.m. (Madrid time).
Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African countries
To Be Taken At: Spain (Scholarships in the 2026/2027 academic year will be partly online)
About the Learn Africa Scholarships: To date, 630 scholarships have been awarded to African women from 42 different countries through the Learn Africa program. This has been possible thanks to the commitment and dedication of a wide network of (more than) 50 partners, including universities, educational centres and donors.
For the past two years, the Learn Africa program has had to focus almost exclusively on the online training modality due to the travel and gathering restrictions imposed worldwide to curtail the spread of the pandemic. Coinciding with the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Women for Africa Foundation, the program is now back with a training offer broader than ever, combining three different training modalities: face-to-face, online and blended (hybrid), thus allowing female African students to choose the training model that best suits their personal circumstances.
Type: Masters, PhD
Eligibility for Learn Africa Scholarships:
- Be a woman and have the nationality of an African country.
- Be enrolled in an African university or have a university degree issued in an African country. For Postgraduate Scholarships, the Degree title is required. The required degree can vary depending on the requested scholarship (See details of each scholarship).
- Meet the specific requirements and technical/technological material of each type of scholarship.
- Only one application per person
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Learn Africa Scholarships: The scholarships for this call cover only tuition and academic fees.
Duration of Programme: For the duration of the program
How to Apply for Learn Africa Scholarships: To apply for a scholarship, you will need to attach the following documents:
- National identity document
- Picture
- CV + INFO
- Diploma/certificate/university degree (as required)
- Academic record
- Motivation letter + INFO
- Reference or recommendation letter/s + INFO
- Official language level accreditation if required + INFO
- Research project
Visit Programme Webpage for Details
FAQs
What is the new deadline for the Learn Africa Scholarships 2026/2027 application?
The application deadline has been officially extended, giving more time for eligible African women to submit their forms. While the exact extended date depends on the latest announcement by the Women for Africa Foundation, applicants are advised to revisit the official portal regularly and submit their applications before the updated closing date to avoid last-minute issues.
Who is eligible to apply for the Learn Africa Scholarships 2026/2027?
The scholarship is open to African women who wish to pursue undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral studies in partnership institutions in Spain and other collaborating countries. Applicants must meet the academic requirements of their selected programs, possess a strong academic record, and demonstrate a commitment to contributing to the development of their home countries.
What does the fully-funded Learn Africa Scholarship cover?
The Learn Africa Scholarships are fully funded, meaning they typically cover tuition fees, accommodation, health insurance, travel expenses, and a monthly stipend. The exact benefits vary depending on the program and host university, but successful recipients incur little to no cost during their study period.
How can applicants apply for the Learn Africa Scholarships 2026/2027?
Interested candidates must apply online through the Women for Africa Foundation scholarship portal. Applicants should create an account, fill out the application form, upload the required documents—such as academic transcripts, a valid passport, CV, motivation letter, and reference letters—and submit before the extended deadline. Only complete applications will be considered.