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Pan African University (PAU) Scholarships

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Opportunity Overview

Opportunity Details

Opportunity / Program Type

Type: Full Scholarship
Study level: PhD, Postgraduate/Master's
Funding: Fully Funded

Country

Education Level

Field of Study

Funding Type

Verification & Key Dates

Verification Date

September 14, 2026

Deadline

PAU runs periodic calls for applications at each of its five institutes (in Kenya, Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon and South Africa), rather than one single fixed annual date. A 2026 admissions cycle was already underway on the official site as of its most recent updates - check pau-au.africa for the current call for applications at the institute and programme you're interested in.

Source Organization

African Union Commission, through the Pan African University (PAU) and its five thematic institutes

Official Application Link

https://pau-au.africa/

Eligibility

- African citizen (South Sudanese nationals are eligible, as PAU scholarships are open to nationals of African Union member states)
- Holds the academic qualification required for the level applied for (a relevant Bachelor's degree for Master's applicants; a relevant Master's for PhD applicants)
- Meets any additional criteria set by the specific institute and programme

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Benefits

A full scholarship, generally covering tuition, a monthly stipend, and in many cases accommodation and research or thesis support, for postgraduate study at one of PAU's five institutes: PAUSTI (Basic Sciences, Technology & Innovation - Kenya), PAULESI (Life & Earth Sciences incl. Agriculture - Nigeria), PAUWES (Water & Energy Sciences incl. Climate Change - Algeria), PAUGHSS (Governance, Humanities & Social Sciences - Cameroon), and PAUSS (Space Sciences - South Africa). Exact benefits vary by institute and are confirmed with each call for applications.

Application Process

1. Choose the PAU institute and programme that matches your field of interest
2. Watch pau-au.africa for that institute's current call for applications
3. Submit your application with the required documents before the stated deadline
4. Shortlisted candidates are informed directly by the institute through its own admissions communication

Required Documents

Academic transcripts and degree certificates, a valid passport or national ID, a research proposal or statement of purpose (for research-based programmes), and reference letters. Exact requirements are set by each institute's own call for applications.

Important Notes

This listing summarises publicly available information from the official Pan African University website (pau-au.africa) as of September 14, 2026, and is pending full verification. Because PAU runs five separately timed institutes rather than one central scholarship competition, always check the specific institute's own current call for applications before applying.

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