Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2027 (Fully Funded)

Funding
Full Funding
Level
Bachelor's
Nationality
Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon
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Offered by
Ashinaga Foundation

The Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) is a program that supports orphaned students from sub-Saharan Africa to become future leaders. It provides scholarships for international university degrees, leadership training, and other support. Since 2014, AAI has supported students from 48 of the 49 sub-Saharan African countries.

Ashinaga Africa Initiative Coverage

This non-profit organization fully funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • Tuition fees
  • Accommodation expenses
  • Travel costs
  • Other necessary fees

Ashinaga Africa Initiative Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Ashinaga Africa Initiative, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Orphaned
  • A citizen of and have completed or will complete high school in one of these sub-Saharan African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Seychelles, Chad, or Togo.
  • Demonstrating an exceptional academic performance with a top 10% class ranking in the final 2-3 years of secondary school and university, if applicable.
  • Proficient in French
  • Unable to afford international university education without financial assistance.

For detailed requirements, refer to the official eligibility page .

Eligible degree levels

Bachelor's

Eligible programmes

All subjects

Eligible nationalities

Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

How to Apply

In this section, we'll provide a clear general overview of requirements and steps to guide you through the application process for Ashinaga Africa Initiative.

To apply for Ashinaga Africa Initiative, please follow these steps:

  1. Collect all necessary documents and scan or take high-quality photos of them.
  2. Complete the online application

Important Note: The application procedures and required documents for Ashinaga Africa Initiative may vary depending on your degree, program, nationality and other factors. For specific details regarding the requirements, kindly visit the official website of Ashinaga Africa Initiative.

Application Deadlines

Now that you’re familiar with the application procedure, it’s time to know the application dates! Knowing the dates for Ashinaga Africa Initiative will help you prepare early and it will also give you the time you need to put together a competitive application.

Important notice

Application deadlines vary

The application deadlines for Ashinaga Africa Initiative vary. It’s important to review official guidelines on the official website or contact administrators for specific deadlines. Make sure to regularly check the Ashinaga Africa Initiative page for the latest and most accurate information on application deadlines.

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2 Comments

  1. JJUUKO GEORGE WILLIAM September 4, 2026 at 4:35 am - Reply

    i hold in a national diploma in architecture, can i still get a scholarship on a bachelor of architecture.

    • Hyun Lee November 6, 2026 at 9:59 pm - Reply

      Hello, a National Diploma alone isn’t enough to confirm eligibility for Ashinaga. Its current selection routes differ by country, and you’ll also need to meet its other criteria, including having lost one or both parents. What is your nationality, and when did you finish secondary school?

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