Africa Scholarship Programme Wageningen

The Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) is a fully funded Master’s scholarship offered by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Netherlands. It is designed to support outstanding African students to pursue a Master’s degree in fields related to agriculture, food systems, environment, climate change, and sustainable development. The programme also aims to build high-level capacity in Africa by training future researchers, policymakers, and development experts. Selected students receive full financial support for the entire MSc duration (24 months) and are expected to return and contribute to development in their home countries after graduation.

🎓 1. African Citizenship (Strict Requirement) You must: Hold citizenship of an African country ❌ Non-African nationals are not eligible 🎓 2. MSc Application First You must: Apply for a Master’s programme at Wageningen University Submit application before deadline (usually 1 February) 🎓 3. Academic Excellence Applicants must have: First Class Honours or equivalent GPA of 80% or higher Ranked among top ~5% of graduating class 🎓 4. Conditional Admission First Step You must: Be unconditionally admitted to a Wageningen MSc programme before ASP selection 🎯 5. Strong Preference Criteria Preference is given to applicants who: Have not yet obtained a Master’s degree Show strong leadership potential Demonstrate commitment to Africa’s development 🧾 6. Invitation-Based Selection Important: You do not apply directly for ASP Only selected MSc applicants are invited by email Final selection is highly competitive and may involve random selection among top candidates