2026 European Commission Intra Africa Scholarships

The Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme by the European Union offers scholarships for African students, trainees, and university staff to pursue mobility opportunities across Africa. This initiative supports Master’s, PhD, and traineeship programs, with a focus on agriculture, engineering, ICT, environment, and climate change. Scholarships cover tuition, living allowances, travel, insurance, and research expenses, with additional support for applicants with disabilities. Mobility can be short-term or full-program duration, depending on the selected consortium/project.

What it offers

• Fully funded scholarships covering tuition, registration fees, living allowance, travel, visa costs, insurance, and research expenses (where applicable).
• Thematic focus areas: agriculture, engineering, ICT, environment, climate change, and related fields.
• Staff mobility for academic, administrative, and technical staff in participating African universities.
• Traineeships in private/public organizations across Africa, requiring enrollment in a Bachelor/Master/PhD program at an Intra-Africa consortium institution.
• Additional support for applicants with disabilities.

Who can apply

• African students and trainees who are nationals of an African country and reside in Africa, enrolled in or admitted to a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in Africa (for Master’s/PhD mobility).
• University staff (academic, administrative, technical) affiliated with Intra-Africa consortia participating in 2023 projects.
• Trainees enrolled in a Bachelor/Master/PhD program at an Intra-Africa consortium HEI, seeking placements in organizations in a different African country than their nationality/residence.

What you'll do

• Students: Engage in Master’s/PhD programs or short-term mobility in selected African universities, with placements in research, teaching, or administrative roles.
• Trainees: Complete placement periods in private/public organizations, contributing to projects in their field of study.
• Staff: Participate in teaching, research, training, curriculum development, or technical support at participating HEIs.

How to apply

1. Check the list of selected Intra-Africa consortia/projects (2023/2020 projects available).
2. Visit the consortium/project website to review:
   • Available academic programs/disciplines.
   • Entry requirements (e.g., degree, HEI affiliation).
   • Scholarship conditions (duration, eligibility).
3. Apply directly to the consortium/project via their official website, following their instructions.
4. Seek assistance from your International Relations Office if affiliated with a participating HEI.

Good to know

• No explicit deadline provided for 2026 applications (consortia may have their own timelines).
• Consortia projects vary: Some (e.g., 2020) may offer Master’s/PhD traineeships; others focus on specific themes (e.g., climate resilience, digital manufacturing).
• Language: No explicit language requirement, but English/French/Spanish proficiency may be assumed for academic mobility.
• Eligibility: Must be registered/admitted to an African HEI or affiliated with a 2023 Intra-Africa consortium for staff mobility.
• Funding: Amounts depend on the specific project/consortium (e.g., living allowance, travel, tuition covered but not specified per project).