2026 European Commission Intra-Africa Scholarships

The 2026 European Commission Intra-Africa Scholarships support student, staff, and trainee mobility across African higher education consortia, with scholarships covering living costs, travel, and study expenses.

What it offers

• Living allowance and insurance
• Travel and visa expense contributions
• Participation costs (e.g., tuition and registration fees)
• Research expense contributions (depending on budget)
• Additional support for scholarship holders with disabilities

Who can apply

• Students who reside in Africa and are nationals of an African country:
  • Master or Doctoral Level Mobility: Must be registered or admitted to a Higher Education Institution in Africa or have obtained a degree from such an institution.
  • Traineeship Mobility: Must be enrolled in a Bachelor/Master/PhD programme at a participating African institution.
• Staff Mobility: Open to Academic, Administrative, and Technical Staff working in participating African Higher Education Institutions.

What you'll do

• Master or Doctoral Level Mobility: Short-term or full programme duration mobility.
• Traineeship Mobility: Placement periods with private or public organizations in a country different from your nationality and residence.
• Staff Mobility: Activities may include teaching assignments, research, administrative tasks, training courses, curriculum development, or technical support.

How to apply

• Check the list of selected Intra-Africa consortia/projects.
• Visit the consortium/project website to explore academic programmes, entry requirements, scholarship conditions, and the application process.
• Apply directly to the consortium/project following their instructions.
• Contact your International Relations Office if affiliated with a participating institution.

Good to know

• Scholarship amounts and conditions vary depending on the type of mobility and duration.
• Projects selected in 2020 may have different scholarship conditions.
• Thematic areas include agriculture, engineering, information and communication technologies, environment, and climate change.