Africa Resident Scholarship
Unlocking doctoral opportunities for African professionals through dedicated scholarship support.
Unlocking doctoral opportunities for African professionals through dedicated scholarship support.
Built to widen access to doctoral education, this scholarship removes financial barriers for African residents pursuing accredited online PhD and DBA degrees, so talent not tuition determines who earns a doctorate.
Qualified applicants receive a direct reduction on tuition fees across partner doctoral programs.
Study from anywhere in Africa with flexible, fully online coursework designed for working professionals.
Earn a doctorate from accredited universities recognised for academic and professional credibility.
Get one-on-one guidance from admissions advisors from application through enrolment.
The scholarship applies to two accredited online doctoral tracks, each designed for a different stage of your academic and professional journey.
A research-intensive doctorate for those pursuing academic careers, original scholarship, and advanced subject-matter expertise.
A practice-based doctorate for senior professionals and executives applying research directly to real-world business challenges.
Review the core eligibility criteria below before starting your application.
Applicant must be a current legal resident of an African country.
A completed master's degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
Acceptance into an eligible online PhD or DBA program at a partner university.
A short written statement outlining academic and professional goals.
A snapshot of the financial support available to eligible African residents each award cycle.
Tuition reduction on eligible programs
African countries represented by past recipients
Doctoral tracks PhD and DBA
Online, flexible study format
A straightforward four-step process from first enquiry to scholarship decision.
Confirm your residency and academic background meet the criteria.
Submit your application to an eligible online PhD or DBA program.
Complete the scholarship application and statement of purpose.
An advisor will confirm your award status and next steps.
Answers to common questions about the Africa Resident Scholarship.
You should begin your program application first. Scholarship eligibility is confirmed once you have been accepted into a partner PhD or DBA program.
Awards are reviewed annually. Recipients who maintain satisfactory academic progress remain eligible for continued support.
You may apply for the track that matches your chosen program. Advisors can help you decide which doctoral path fits your goals.
Most applicants receive a decision within a few weeks of submitting a complete scholarship application.
Connect with our advisors to explore scholarship opportunities, check your eligibility, and receive personalised guidance for your doctoral journey in Africa.