Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Women for Africa Foundation Learn Africa Scholarship Programme. In a turbulent and constantly changing global context, it has become more urgent than ever to promote access to quality higher education for African women, recognizing their role as drivers of change and development on the continent. With this purpose in mind, the Women for Africa Foundation is launching a  new call for applications for the Learn Africa program , an initiative that, over the years, has opened real opportunities for training, research, and leadership to 462 African women , helping to strengthen their role in the development processes of their countries.
African Studies Resources
The 2026 edition marks a step forward in the evolution of the program, with the awarding of more than 100 scholarships , including 28 continuation scholarships, which will allow for the continuation of academic careers already begun, while incorporating new scholarships in a growing number of disciplines.
General Requirements
- Being a woman,  having nationality and residence in an African country .
- Be enrolled at an African university or hold a university degree issued in an African country . The required qualification may vary depending on the scholarship applied for (see detailed information for each scholarship).
- Meet the specific requirements for the scholarship you are applying for.
- Only one application per person will be accepted.
Linguistic Skills
- Before enrolling, please ensure you have the required language skills. A high level of the language in which the training is delivered (B2 or C1, as required by the host university) will always be required. This level will be verified by submitting an official certificate or through a telephone interview with the university.
- If you are selected, you will receive an email and possibly a phone call/WhatsApp from the Women for Africa Foundation to inform you personally, and you will need to communicate in the language of the scholarship you have applied for.
- In the case of master’s or doctoral scholarships related to Hispanic Studies , a minimum level of Spanish C1 will be required and , generally, this must be accredited by the Cervantes Institute.
Benefits
Scholarship Application Guidance
- Online scholarships only guarantee the cost of tuition and academic fees .
- The scholarships for in-person classes cover the following expenses:
- Tuition
- Round trip
- Accommodation and meals (either in university halls of residence or through a monthly allowance)
- Health insurance
- PLANETA scholarships cover tuition fees only. They do not include travel, health insurance, accommodation, or living expenses. These scholarships are exclusively for African women who can cover, at their own expense, the costs not covered by the scholarship while residing in Rabat.
- The EADA Larson-Torras scholarship covers 100% of the master’s tuition fees and free accommodation during the program. Travel tickets, health insurance, living expenses, daily expenses, transportation, and personal expenses are not included and must be covered by the recipient .
Required Documents
IMPORTANT: The files with the required documentation must meet the following requirements:
- Png, gif, jpg, jpeg, pdf, doc, docx, ppt or rtf format
- Maximum size of 4MBÂ .
If the files do not meet these requirements, the application will not allow you to upload them and your request will not be valid .
To apply for a scholarship, you will need to attach the following documents:
- Passport or National Identity DocumentÂ
- Photo
- CVÂ
- Diploma/Certificate/University Degree (as required)
- Academic record
- Cover letterÂ
- Letter(s) of reference and/or recommendationÂ
- Community commitmentÂ
- Official accreditation of language level if required by the scholarshipÂ
- Additional documentation requiredÂ
Method of Application
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline:Â April 19, 2026.
