2024 Shakira Choonara Scholarship Award for Africans

The Shakira Choonara Scholarship is an investment in young people aimed at supporting a thriving Africa and African excellence.

The Shakira Choonara African Scholarship will cover the full final year tuition fees for a disadvantaged student at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • be a youth between the ages of 21-35 years old
  • be a citizen of any of the 54 African states
  • be in the final year of studies (undergraduate or postgraduate) at an African university
  • demonstrate financial need i.e. require the scholarship to settle final year tuition fees in order to complete their academic degree
  • show a proven track record of academic excellence
  • be pursuing a university degree and have a track record of academic excellence (70% or more in the current and previous years of study).
  • Studies in the broader development field will be supported, desirable fields include health sciences and gender studies.
  • We strongly encourage young women and youth from marginalized populations to apply. Only online applications will be accepted, incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Benefits:

The scholarship supports final-year tuition fees for a disadvantaged student.

How to Apply?

Deadline: September 30, 2024

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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