Intra-Africa PERI-ACE Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded, Master’s/PhD)
PERI-ACE supports at least 40 emerging scholars through strategically funded master’s and doctoral studies, traineeships, and staff mobility—all designed to maximize employability and academic growth.
Scholarship Allocation
The 40 mobility opportunities are distributed across four categories:
- Master’s scholarships — combining full-degree mobilities of 24 months and credit-seeking mobilities of 10 months.
- Doctoral scholarships — 36-month research programmes aligned with regional climate priorities.
- Traineeships — five-month placements at associated partners ICPAC and AMCOW.
Provision is also made for one special-needs scholarship to support a candidate with disabilities.
Host: PERI-ACE, led by Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Host Country: Africa
Category: Master’s/PhD Scholarship
Eligible: African Countries
Scholarship Details
The project aims to support individuals with Master’s, Doctoral, Traineeship mobility. Funds allocated for scholarship contributions cover travel, visa application fees, living costs, including accommodation and subsistence. These are paid to students monthly in local currency, at the equivalent value in Euros.
Institutional Support
Provision is made for institutional contributions per scholarship to cover academic expenses and administrative fees, such as tuition, research and laboratory costs. These funds also support attendance at on-campus or in-country conferences, seminars, and boot camps relevant to the academic programme, undertaken with the guidance of the student’s academic lead.
Special Needs Support
Dedicated funds provide services for students with disabilities, including tailored study materials, appropriate academic support solutions, disability wellness booklets, and emotional support. We are committed to empowering all students to achieve their full potential and ensuring effective integration into campus life.
Master’s and Doctoral Studies
The project establishes a mobility framework that extends beyond traditional exchanges to create an integrated ecosystem of learning and research.
- Master’s Level: Scholarships are offered through two approaches:
- Full degree programmes (24 months): Focusing on specialized courses like Water Resources Engineering and Management.
- Credit-seeking mobilities (10 months): Allowing students to undertake focused research while maintaining enrolment at their home university.
- Doctoral Level: Scholarships support 36-month research programmes aligned with regional priorities (e.g., climate-resilient agriculture in West Africa, urban adaptation in East Africa, and renewable energy in Southern Africa).
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
Deadline: 17 September 2026
Eligibility:
– Must be a citizen of an African country
– Must be legally resident in an African country at time of application
– Must be a student registered at, or alumnus of, one of the 6 official partner universities (Stellenbosch, Addis Ababa, Cheikh Anta Diop, Ardhi, 2iE, Eduardo Mondlane), or any other registered higher education institution in Africa holding a degree from a core PERI-ACE consortium institution
– Programme themes: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, Water Resource Management, Renewable Energy and Green Solutions, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Apply Here: https://blogs.sun.ac.za/peri-ace/apply/
