Scholarship
Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2026
The Ashinaga Africa Initiative supports orphaned students from African countries who wish to pursue undergraduate studies at universities abroad. The program provides financial support and leadership training to help students contribute to the development of sub-Saharan Africa.
About this scholarship
Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2026 is offered by Ashinaga Foundation for study in Guinea-Bissau at bachelor level. The award is valued at Full tuition, accommodation, and travel costs., provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, accommodation, and travel costs.. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Nationality requirements apply: Sub-Saharan African countries including Guinea-Bissau.
Eligibility
Applicants must have lost one or both parents, be under 23 years old, have completed secondary school, and demonstrate a commitment to returning to Africa to contribute to society.
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
Nationality requirements
Sub-Saharan African countries including Guinea-Bissau
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Key details
- Provider
- Ashinaga Foundation
- Country
- Guinea-Bissau
- Region
- Western Africa
- Award
- Full tuition, accommodation, and travel costs.
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- Sub-Saharan African countries including Guinea-Bissau
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-09-20
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-09-20