PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2025/2026

1.                   CALL FOR APPLICATION

The General public is hereby informed that the Pan African University Scholarship programme will offer full scholarships for the academic year 2025/2026. Eligible Tanzanian nationals are invited to apply Master’s and PhD degree programmes at any of the following two (2) listed institutes :

List of Pan African Institutions and MSc/PhD programmes

2.            ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

A.         Master’s Programmes * 

Candidates must meet the following requirements: 

1.    Must not be older than 30 years for male and 35 years for female applicants. 

2.    Must have an Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, with at least a second-class upper division or its equivalent, in a relevant field;  

3.    Must provide certified true copies of relevant certificates, transcripts (from university and high school);

4.    Must be a Tanzanian citizen and provide a valid passport or National ID card (personal details page required). 

5.    Must submit a clear, colored passport-size photograph (2cm x 2cm).

6.    Must provide a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

7.    Must submit a recommendation letter from ONE of his/her former university lecturers and 

8.    Must provide the names of three (3) university lecturers as references, including their email addresses and WhatsApp numbers (Mandatory).

* Academic Competence must be evidenced in academic transcripts at the bachelors' level. Candidates may scan the necessary documents in PDF Format to be ready to apply.

           B    Doctoral (PhD) Programs

            Candidates must meet the following requirements: 

1)    Must be a maximum of 35 years old for male applicants and 40 years old for female applicants.

2)    Must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field from PAU or any internationally recognized university.

3)    Must provide certified copies of relevant certificates and transcripts.

4)    Must be a Tanzanian citizen and submit a valid passport or National ID card (biometric/personal details page).

5)    Must provide a clear, coloured passport-size photograph (2cm x 2cm).

6)    Must submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

7)    Must provide recommendation letters from two (2) professors.

8)    Must submit a 3 - 4 page Research Concept Note, including a tentative title, research questions, objectives, significance of the research, etc.

9)    Must provide the names of three (3) university lecturers as references, including their email addresses and WhatsApp numbers (Mandatory).

3.   APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

(i)    Applications should be completed online at: https://www.au-pau.org/submission/      

(ii)   For more information, go to: https://www.pau-au.africa/                                   

(iii)  The deadline for applications is on 20^th March, 2025. Applications received after this deadline will NOT be considered. 

(iv) Further enquiries can be made through: pau.scholarships@africa-union.org/,student.panafrican@gmail.com

Nota Bene: The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania will not provide any loans or grants for candidates awarded this scholarship. The African Union Commission will provide full scholarships to the successful candidates.