Ashinaga Africa Initiative Opens Fully Funded Study Opportunities for African Students

The Ashinaga Africa Initiative offers fully funded undergraduate study abroad for orphaned students from sub-Saharan Africa, covering tuition, accommodation, travel, and fees.

What it offers

• Full financial support to study at a university abroad (equivalent to an undergraduate degree)
• Support covers tuition, accommodation, travel costs, and other necessary fees

Who can apply

• Have lost one or both parents
• Are citizens of a Francophone or Lusophone sub-Saharan African country
• Have obtained a bachelor’s degree or are in L3 (must complete by June)
• Do not have the financial means to do a Master’s degree in France
• Are fluent in French
• Have an average of over 14/20 in the baccalauréat or over 75% in the state exam
• Have excellent marks in their bachelor’s degree
• Can participate in online sessions from October to December
• Are committed to returning to sub-Saharan Africa after graduation
• Have no dependents to interfere with studies
• Are in good health and able to study internationally

What you'll do

• Return to sub-Saharan Africa after graduation to contribute to society

How to apply

• Gather required documents:
  • Passport-sized photo
  • Copy of passport or identity card
  • Copy of birth certificate/extract
  • Copy of parent(s) death or disappearance certificate (or alternative official document)
  • Copy of baccalaureate certificate and examination transcript
  • Proof of university enrolment and transcripts
  • Optional: certificates of extracurricular activities, training, employment, or other commitments
• Scan documents in PDF or JPG format
• Apply online at the Ashinaga website
• No application fee; do not pay anyone to apply

Good to know

• About one student per country per year is selected
• Exceptions cannot be made to eligibility criteria
• If you already have a scholarship covering living expenses equivalent to or greater than Ashinaga’s, only leadership support is offered
• If you have a tuition-fee-exempt admission offer from a French university, you can still apply