Applications for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarships 2025 for Young African Students are now open. Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarships 2025 for Young African Students is an international leadership program that aims to provide students who have lost one or both parents access to undergraduate (Bachelor’s) studies abroad. The scholarships are fully funded and offer students the opportunity to study in the country of their choice.
The Undergraduate scholarship aims to contribute to sub-Saharan Africa’s expanding role in global development through increasing access to higher education. Ashinaga support covers tuition, accommodation, travel, and other necessary fees.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Ashinaga Africa Initiative
- Host Institution(s): Higher Institutions Abroad
- Scholarship Type: Full Scholarships
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Nationality: Africans
Eligibility Criteria for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarships 2025 for Young African Students
To be considered for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have lost one or both parents.
- Have citizenship and have completed or will complete secondary school in one of the eligible countries.
- They have completed secondary school and received their results.
- Be regularly ranked in the top 10% of their class during their last 2 or 3 years of secondary school and university, if applicable.
- Have no means to attend university abroad without external financial support. ·
- Be proficient in English or French.
- Be able to participate in the two Ashinaga preparatory programs, over one year, before attending university. (The only exception is if the student has already received an offer of admission from a French university that applies the tuition fee exemption).
- Be committed to returning home, or to Sub-Saharan Africa, and contribute to society in Sub-Saharan Africa after graduating from university.
- Have no dependents who could interfere with academic progress.
- Have a good enough health condition to be able to study abroad.
Required Documents for the 2025 for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarships 2025 for Young African Students
This is a list of the documents you will need to submit as part of your application
- Applicant Registration for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarships 2025 for Young African Students
- A photo or scanned copy of at least one of the following documents: Passport, National ID Card, or Birth Certificate·
- A copy of the death or disappearance certificate of the parent(s), or any alternative official document, bearing the name of the deceased, proving death or orphan status.
- 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.
Full Application for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarships 2025 for Young African Students
- A passport-sized photo.
- A copy of your passport or identity card
- A copy of your birth certificate/extract.
- A copy of the death or disappearance certificate of the parent(s), or any alternative official document, bearing the name of the deceased, proving death or orphan status.
- A copy of all school reports/transcripts from the last 2 years of high school (transcripts from the last quarter or semester, or annual transcripts).
- A copy of the certificate of successful completion of the baccalaureate or any other proof of completion of secondary studies, and the transcript of the examination (with a detailed list of marks in each subject).
- Proof of registration and grades obtained at the university to date, if applicable.
- A letter of recommendation from a teacher. This letter should include their phone number and should contain information about your performance and character during high school. All letters of recommendation must have an official signature or stamp.
- Optional: copies of certificates of extracurricular activities, training, employment, or other commitment (if applicable).
Application Procedures for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarships 2025 for Young African Students
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship 2025 are to complete an online application and submit the following documents on or before the application deadline:
- A passport-sized photo.
- A copy of your passport or identity card
- A copy of your birth certificate/extract.
- A copy of the death or disappearance certificate of the parent(s), or any alternative official document, bearing the name of the deceased, proving death or orphan status.
- A copy of all school reports/transcripts from the last 2 years of high school (transcripts from the last quarter or semester, or annual transcripts).
- A copy of the certificate of successful completion of the baccalaureate or any other proof of completion of secondary studies, and the transcript of the examination (with a detailed list of marks in each subject).
- Proof of registration and grades obtained at the university to date, if applicable.
- A letter of recommendation from a teacher. This letter should include their phone number and should contain information about your performance and character during high school. All letters of recommendation must have an official signature or stamp.
- Optional: copies of certificates of extracurricular activities, training, employment, or other commitment (if applicable).
Application Deadline: Varies according to country