Intra-Africa PERI-ACE Scholarship 2026
The Partners Enhancing Resilience through African Centres of Excellence (PERI-ACE) is an EU-funded Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme designed to strengthen collaboration among African higher education institutions. The programme provides scholarship and mobility opportunities for African Master's and PhD students, trainees, and university staff.
Selected scholars can study, conduct research, or undertake academic mobility at participating African institutions. The scholarship supports postgraduate education and research in eligible programmes and participating host institutions across Africa.
Scholarship Overview
| Host | European Union (EU) | African Union (AU) |
|---|---|
| Study Region | Africa |
| Category | Postgraduate Scholarships | Master's Scholarships | PhD Scholarships |
| Eligible Countries | African Countries |
| Funding | Fully Funded | Monthly Allowance | Travel Costs | Research Support |
| Deadline | September 17, 2026 |
About the Scholarship
The PERI-ACE Scholarship is an EU-funded Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme that aims to strengthen cooperation among African higher education institutions. It provides opportunities for African students and university staff to participate in academic mobility, study, and research at eligible participating institutions.
The programme is available to African Master's and PhD students, trainees, and university staff who meet the relevant requirements. Master's opportunities include full-degree study and credit-seeking mobility, while PhD opportunities include research programmes focused on regional development priorities.
Scholarship Benefits
- Airfare and travel expenses.
- Visa costs.
- Accommodation and subsistence.
- Monthly allowance of approximately €1,230.
- Tuition and academic expenses.
- One-time settling-in allowance.
- Annual female allowance.
- Insurance.
- Printing and study-related expenses.
- Research and fieldwork costs.
- Special-needs scholarship support for an eligible candidate with a disability.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be an African national and resident in an African country.
- Be registered or admitted to an African higher education institution, or hold a degree from an African institution.
- Meet the admission requirements of the selected programme.
- Submit all required application documents.
- Apply to an eligible programme and participating host institution.
Eligible Study Programmes
Master's
- Full-degree programmes: Up to 24 months.
- Credit-seeking mobility: Up to 10 months, allowing students to conduct focused research while remaining enrolled at their home institution.
PhD
- 36-month research programmes focused on regional development priorities.
- Climate-resilient agriculture.
- Urban adaptation.
- Renewable energy.
- Water resources and related fields.
Applicants should consult the official programme list to confirm currently eligible courses and host institutions.
Required Documents
- Academic certificates/transcripts.
- Proof of African nationality and residence.
- Admission or registration documents.
- Programme-specific application documents.
- Research proposal where applicable.
- Other supporting documents requested by the host institution.
How to Apply
- Press the Apply Now button below to access the official scholarship page.
- Visit the official PERI-ACE scholarship page.
- Read the application guidelines carefully.
- Select an eligible Master's, PhD, or mobility programme.
- Check the requirements of the chosen host institution.
- Apply directly to the relevant host institution where required.
- Submit the PERI-ACE scholarship application and all supporting documents before the September 17, 2026 deadline.
- Monitor your email for shortlisting and selection updates.
Selection Timeline:
- Selection period: September 16 – October 16, 2026.
- Selection meeting: October 23, 2026.
- Expected notification: October 26–28, 2026.
- Scholarship activities: Expected to begin from November 2, 2026.
Important: Applicants should verify the exact funding amount, eligible programmes, participating institutions, and application requirements on the official PERI-ACE page before applying.
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