Scholarship
AfCFTA Research Grant
This grant supports final-year Economics undergraduates in Nigeria. It aims to turn student theses into research that influences continental trade policies.
About this scholarship
AfCFTA Research Grant is offered by Africa's Future Economic Leaders (AFEL) for study in Nigeria at bachelor level. The award is valued at Up to N2,000,000, provided as other support. Funding is awarded for a single cycle and is not listed as renewable.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive Up to N2,000,000. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Eligible study areas include Economics. Nationality requirements apply: Nigeria.
Eligibility
Final-year Economics students in Nigerian universities.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Fields of study
Economics
Nationality requirements
Nigeria
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Africa's Future Economic Leaders (AFEL)
- Country
- Nigeria
- Award
- Up to N2,000,000
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Fields of study
- Economics
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- No
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-29
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-29