Women for Africa Foundation Scholarship (Spain)
About this scholarship
The Women for Africa Foundation Scholarship, delivered through the Learn Africa programme of Fundacion Mujeres por Africa (Women for Africa Foundation), supports African women undertaking master’s programmes, PhDs, courses, or research stays at Spanish universities. It is aimed at building the skills and leadership of African women across many fields.
The award is fully funded: in-person scholarships cover tuition, round-trip airfare, accommodation and meals (or a monthly allowance), and health insurance, while online scholarships cover tuition fees only. It also provides Spanish language training where relevant, for the duration of the chosen course, master’s, or research stay.
Eligibility is for African women enrolled at, or graduates of, an African university, applying for one of the master’s programmes, PhDs, courses, or research stays offered by participating Spanish universities under the Learn Africa programme, with a strong academic record and the relevant language requirement (Spanish, English, French, or bilingual, per the chosen programme). You apply online through the Foundation’s Learn Africa application portal, creating an account and uploading your ID, CV, legalized degree and transcripts, a university certificate of eligibility for the next level of study, and a motivation letter, by the deadline. For African women pursuing higher study, it is a generous, fully funded opportunity in Spain.
Eligibility
- Female African citizen.
- Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, an African university.
- Strong academic record.
- Meet the language requirement (Spanish, English, French, or bilingual, per the chosen programme).
- Applying for a Learn Africa programme at a participating Spanish university.
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition at Spanish universities.
- Monthly living stipend (for in-person scholarships).
- Accommodation support.
- Spanish language training.
- In-person awards cover round-trip airfare and health insurance; online awards cover tuition only.
Required Documents
- Online application via the Learn Africa portal.
- Identity document.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Legalized degree and transcripts.
- A university certificate of eligibility for the next level of study.
- A motivation letter.
How to Apply
- Confirm you are an African woman enrolled at or a graduate of an African university, applying for a Learn Africa programme at a participating Spanish university, meeting the language requirement.
- Apply online through the Women for Africa Foundation's Learn Africa application portal, creating an account and uploading your ID, CV, legalized degree and transcripts, a certificate of eligibility, and a motivation letter, by the deadline.
- In-person scholarships cover tuition, airfare, accommodation, and insurance; online scholarships cover tuition only (confirm dates).
Frequently asked questions
Is Women for Africa Foundation Scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Full tuition at Spanish universities; Monthly stipend and accommodation support.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does Women for Africa Foundation Scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Master's, PhD & Research.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is April 30, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Female African citizen; Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, an African university; Strong academic record; Meet the language requirement (Spanish, English, French, or bilingual, per the chosen programme); and more (see the full list above). See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
