Apply For The Fully Funded Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship 2025 For Francophone African Students

Applications are open for the  Fully Funded Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship 2025 For Francophone African Students. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Fully Funded Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship 2025  For Francophone African Students is December 31, 2024 at 00:00 GMT.  

Tell Me About The Fully Funded Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship 2025:

The Ashinaga Initiative for Africa (AIA) develops the next generation of leaders who will contribute to the growth of sub-Saharan Africa.

IAA Scholars are students who have lost one or both parents and are dedicated to returning to their home countries, or the sub-Saharan African region, to drive change, innovation, and development.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields 

Type:

Scholarship 

Who can Apply For The Fully Funded Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship 2025?

Also, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

• Have lost their father, mother, or both.
• Are under 23 years old for a bachelor’s degree application and under 25 years old for a master’s degree application
• Have completed their secondary education and obtained their baccalaureate (technical, technological and professional baccalaureates are not accepted).
• Have consistently ranked among the top of their class during high school and college, if applicable. Students who have scored below 14/20 on their baccalaureate exam have a limited chance of being accepted.
• Do not have the financial means to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree at university. 
• Speak French fluently.
• Can participate in Ashinaga’s two one-year preparatory programs, which are prerequisites for university admission. The only exception is if the student has already received an offer of admission from a French university that applies the tuition fee exemption
• Are committed to returning home or to sub-Saharan Africa, to contribute to African society after graduation actively.
• Have no dependents who would interfere with the continuation of their studies.
• Are in good health and able to study internationally. 

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Required Documents:

The following documents are also necessary:

• A photo or scanned copy of at least one of the following documents: national identity card, passport or birth certificate/extract.
• A photo or scanned copy of the last school report/transcript from your last year in high school (last quarter or semester, or the annual report).
• A photo or scanned copy of the baccalaureate certificate or any other proof of completion of secondary studies (if applicable). 
• Grades obtained at university to date, if applicable.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

The following countries are eligible: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon (French-speaking), Central African Republic, Comoros, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Seychelles, Chad and Togo. 

Where will the Award be Taken?

Africa

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, the IAA provides access to full financial support to study at a university in France, including tuition fees, accommodation, travel and other necessary expenses, for bachelor’s and /or master’s studies. 

How Long Will the Award Last?

Duration of study

How to Apply:

The application process for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative takes place in two stages:

1. Registration : All applicants must first confirm their eligibility by registering for the program. Only students who are registered for the program and deemed eligible will receive the link to the application form via email. 
2. Application : Eligible registered applicants will receive an email with the link to the complete application.

Visit the Award Webpage for Details