The Wageningen University Africa Scholarship Programme is a fully funded masters award in the Netherlands.
It funds a full masters degree at Wageningen University & Research for African students.
It suits excellent graduates ready to build capacity back home.
Overview
- Host country, Netherlands
- Host school, Wageningen University & Research
- Level of study, Master
- Value, full tuition, living allowance, travel, visa and health insurance
- Nationality, citizens of African countries
- Funded by, Wageningen University & Research
Benefits of the Wageningen University Africa Scholarship Programme
First, winners get full tuition fees for 24 months.
Also, they get a living allowance for 24 months.
Plus, return travel, visa costs and health insurance.
In short, the award covers this.
- Full tuition fees for the 24 month programme
- Living allowance for 24 months
- Travel to and from the Netherlands
- Visa costs and health insurance
Eligibility Requirements
Overall, applicants must meet these points.
- Citizen of an African country
- Submit a complete MSc application before 1 December 2026
- Receive unconditional admission to an eligible Wageningen MSc programme
- Excellent academic record, First Class Honours or GPA of 80% or higher
- Preference for those without a prior masters degree
How to Apply
You apply for the masters programme first. There is no separate scholarship form at the start.
Submit a full application for an eligible MSc by 1 December 2026. Get unconditional admission. Eligible candidates are then invited to the selection process.
Shortlisted applicants take part in a final stage around March to April 2027. A lottery decides the final recipients. Offers go out on 7 April 2027.
Application Deadline
Complete MSc application by 1 December 2026 for September 2027 start.
The cycle is open now. Check the official Wageningen page for exact requirements.
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