Women for Africa Learn Africa Scholarships 2026/2027: Apply Now
The Women for Africa Foundation Learn Africa Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 offers a big chance for young African women. This fully funded program helps women pursue higher education and build skills for their communities. It supports training, research, and leadership to drive change across Africa.
Program Overview
The Women for Africa Foundation Learn Africa Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 opens doors for African women in a fast-changing world. The foundation has already helped 462 women through past editions. This year, it awards more than 100 scholarships, including 28 for those continuing their studies. New spots cover more fields of study. Applications close on April 19, 2026, at 23:59 Madrid time.
Who Can Apply
To qualify, you must meet these basic rules:
- Be a woman with nationality and residence in an African country.
- Be enrolled in an African university or hold a degree from one there.
- Meet the specific needs for your chosen scholarship.
Only one application per person counts.
Check details for each scholarship, as degree levels vary.
Language Skills Needed
You need a strong command of the program’s language before starting. Most require B2 or C1 level, proved by an official certificate or a phone interview with the university. If picked, expect contact by email, phone, or WhatsApp in that language. For scholarships in Hispanic Studies, show C1 Spanish, often from the Cervantes Institute.
What the Scholarships Cover
Coverage depends on the type:
- Online scholarships: Pay only tuition and school fees.
- In-person scholarships: Include tuition, round-trip travel, housing and meals (in dorms or via allowance), and health insurance.
- PLANETA scholarships: Cover tuition only. You pay for travel, insurance, housing, and living costs in Rabat.
- EADA Larson-Torras scholarship: Pays 100% of master’s tuition and provides free housing. You cover travel, insurance, daily costs, transport, and personal items.
These options help women focus on studies without full money worries.
Required Documents
Gather these files before applying. They must be in PNG, GIF, JPG, JPEG, PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, or RTF format, no bigger than 4MB each. Wrong formats block uploads and cancel your application.
- Passport or national ID.
- Photo.
- CV.
- Diploma, certificate, or university degree (if needed).
- Academic record.
- Cover letter.
- Reference or recommendation letters.
- Community commitment letter.
- Language level proof (if required).
- Any extra papers listed for the scholarship.
How to Apply
Visit the official Women for Africa Foundation website to start. Submit all documents online by the deadline. The foundation reviews applications and contacts winners directly. For full details, check the official Learn Africa program page. Act fast to meet the April 19, 2026, cutoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Learn Africa Scholarship Programme?
You can apply if you are a woman with nationality and residence in an African country, enrolled in or holding a degree from an African university, and meet the specific scholarship requirements.
What do the scholarships cover?
Coverage varies by type: online scholarships pay tuition and fees, in-person ones include tuition, travel, housing, meals, and insurance, while others like PLANETA cover only tuition.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by April 19, 2026, at 23:59 Madrid time.
How do I apply for the scholarship?
Visit the official Women for Africa Foundation website, upload all required documents online, and submit before the deadline.