The European and African Unions have partnered to offer fully funded PERI ACE Scholarships for African students.
The Intra-Africa PERI ACE Scholarships offers Master’s and Doctoral programs that cover the costs of tuition, a €1,230 monthly subsistence allowance, travel costs, and the costs of research and mobility.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the PERI ACE Intra Africa Mobility Scholarship, you must:
- be African nationals – be both nationals and residents of an African country.
- be registered or admitted to an African Higher Education Institution or have obtained a university degree from an African institution.
- meet the entry requirements, and apply for the program with all required documents.
Benefits
The PERI ACE Intra Africa Mobility Scholarship covers the following;
- Airfare and travel costs
- Visa fees
- Accommodation and subsistence
- A one-time settling-in allowance
- Annual female allowance
- Insurance
- Tuition and other academic expenses
- Printing and related study costs
- Research and fieldwork expenses
A special-needs scholarship is also available for one eligible candidate with a disability.
Eligible Programmes
- Master’s Level: Scholarships are offered through two approaches:
- Full degree programmes (24 months): Focusing on specialized courses like Water Resources Engineering and Management.
- Credit-seeking mobilities (10 months): Allowing students to undertake focused research while maintaining enrolment at their home university.
- Doctoral Level: Scholarships support 36-month research programmes aligned with regional priorities (e.g., climate-resilient agriculture in West Africa, urban adaptation in East Africa, and renewable energy in Southern Africa).
Full list of eligible programmes can be found HERE.
Method of Application
- Click the green button below to go to the PERI-ACE scholarship website.
- Read the Guidelines in full before starting your application to confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria and understand the scholarship terms and timelines relevant to your chosen mobility (Master’s, Doctoral, Traineeship).
- Apply directly to your chosen host institution as well. Institutional application links, contacts, and submission deadlines are listed in the Application Guidelines and on the PERI-ACE Partners page.
- For any questions not covered in the Application Guidelines, contact Ms Norma Derby, Centre for Collaboration in Africa (Stellenbosch University International): [email protected].
- Shortlisting and selection will take place from 16 September to 16 October 2026, followed by the selection meeting on 23 October 2026
- Successful and unsuccessful applicants are expected to be notified between 26 and 28 October 2026, with scholarship activities scheduled to commence from 2 November 2026.
Application Deadline: September 16, 2026.