Scholarship details
The Ashinaga Africa Program may be an excellent opportunity for African orphans to study abroad and become part of the academic global family.
This scholarship started back in 2014. Its primary objective is to contribute to the Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading role in developing one of the youngest and most vibrant parts of the world.
This effort is channelled through education. The scholarship will cover tuition fees and accommodation as well as travel costs and associated fees. All interested candidates will have to participate in two rounds of recruitment.
Applicants may pick between English, Portuguese or/and French universities. On top of everything else, the candidates must be an orphan and under the age of 23 (or equal). The successful applicant would be committed to the region and make sure to return and bolster local development after they have completed their tuition process.
If you are interested, you will need to write an essay on two pre-determined topics. Both essays should not stretch beyond the 500-word mark.
There is a number of eligible countries, including Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Guniea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and many, many others.
Apply by 25 February 2018.
