Pan African University Scholarship 2024

Pan African University Scholarship 2024, July 11 2023

 

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Introduction

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The Pan African University is an initiative of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union. It is a Premier continental university network whose mission is to provide quality postgraduate education geared towards the achievement of a prosperous, integrated and peaceful Africa.

Young, qualified, talented and enterprising applicants from African countries and the Diaspora are invited to apply to join Masters or PhD degree programmes at any of the following four PAU institutes listed below.

Youths with potential, motivation and who desire to play transformative leadership roles as academics, professionals, industrialists, innovators and entrepreneurs are particularly encouraged to apply.

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Host Institutions and Available Disciplines

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1. Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI), at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya.

Masters (MSc)

• Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

• Mathematics (Statistics option)

• Mathematics (Data science)

• Civil Engineering (Structural option)

• Civil Engineering (ASAL & Environment option)

• Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications option)

• Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering option)

• Mechatronic Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

PhD

• Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

• Mathematics (Computational option)

• Mathematics (Statistics option)

• Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications option)

• Electrical Engineering (Power Systems option)

• Civil Engineering (Structural option)

• Civil Engineering (ASAL& Environment option)

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2. Pan African University Institute for Life and Earth Sciences- including Health and Agriculture (PAULESI), at the University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria.

Masters (MSc)

• Geosciences (Mineral Exploration option)

• Geosciences (Petroleum Geosciences option)

• Health Sciences (Reproductive Health option)

• Plant Breeding

• Environmental Management

• Medicinal Plant Research and Drug Development

• Sports Management and Policy Development

• Avian Medicine

• Veterinary Vaccine production & Quality Control option

PhD

• Geosciences (Mineral Exploration option)

• Geosciences (Petroleum Geosciences option)

• Health Sciences (Reproductive Health option)

• Plant Breeding

• Environmental Management

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3. Pan African University Institute for Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS), at the University of Yaounde II and the University of Buea, Cameroon

Masters (MA)

• Governance and Regional Integration

• Conference Interpreting

• Translation

• Transborder languages and Intercultural Communication

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PhD

• Governance and Regional Integration

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4. Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences -including Climate Change (PAUWES), at the University of Tlemcen, Algeria

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Masters (MSc)

• Water (Engineering option)

• Water (Policy option)

• Energy (Engineering option)

• Energy (Policy option)

• Climate Change (Policy option)

• Climate Change Engineering option)

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Admission Requirements for Master’s Programmes

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Not be older than 30 years for male and 35 years for female applicants;

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

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

4. Passport or National I.D. card (personal details page);

5. Clear coloured passport size photograph (2cmx2cm);

6. Detailed CV;

7. Recommendation letter from ONE of his/her former University lecturers;

8. Names of 3 Reference University lecturers (with email address and WhatsApp number); (Mandatory)

*Candidates may be required to undergo a written/oral examination after pre -selection.

*Candidates for the Master in Conference Interpreting and Translation programmes are required to have excellent knowledge of at least two of the African Union’s official languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Kiswahili and Spanish).

Academic Competence must be evidenced in academic transcripts at the bachelors’ level.

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Admission Requirements for Doctoral (PhD) Programmes

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Candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Maximum 35 years old for male and 40 years old for female applicants;

2. A Master’s degree in a relevant field from PAU or any internationally recognized university;

3. Certified copies of relevant certificates and transcripts,

4. Passport or National I.D. card (biometric/ personal details page);

5. Clear coloured passport size photograph (2cmx2cm);

6. Detailed CV;

7. Recommendation letters from 2 Professors;

8. A 3 to 4-page Research Concept Note (tentative title, research questions, objectives, significance of the research etc…);

9. Names of 3 Reference University lecturers (with email address and WhatsApp number); (Mandatory);

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Reasons to join PAU

The African Union Commission will offer full scholarships to successful candidates.
Reasons to join PAU

1. Excellent programmes taught by world renowned lecturers;

2. A broad network of academic and professional partners on the continent and beyond;

3. Attractive scholarship scheme;

4. Joint degree awards from the Pan African University and Host Universities;

5. Excellent career prospects in some of the fastest growing industries, with relevant career guidance; and

6. Vibrant, multi-cultural and Pan African learning and research environments.

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Application Procedure

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

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

The Call will be launched on 10 July and will close on 10 September 2023

Applications received after this deadline will NOT be considered.

Further enquiries can be made through:
pau.scholarships@africa-union.org
student.panafrican@gmail.com

 

How to Apply

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1. Go to this link
2. After reading the conditions, Click on ‘Register’
3. Provide a valid  username and your email
4. Check your inbox to confirm the registration by clicking on the confirmation link (Please check the spams as well)
5. Provide a valid password
6. Login using your credentials
7. Open the ‘Application’ page and provide all your data
8. Click on Save button and after finishing click on FINISH button

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