Scholarship
Pan African University Postgraduate Scholarships
The Pan African University (PAU) offers scholarships for postgraduate studies at its various institutes across the continent, including the Pan African University Institute for Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS) located in Yaoundé, Cameroon. These scholarships support students pursuing Master's and PhD degrees in specialized fields.
About this scholarship
Pan African University Postgraduate Scholarships is offered by African Union for study in Cameroon at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full scholarship covering tuition, stipend, 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 scholarship covering tuition, stipend, and travel costs.. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Governance, Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering and Life Sciences. Nationality requirements apply: African.
Eligibility
Open to African citizens who meet the academic requirements for admission into the specific Master's or PhD programs offered by the PAU institutes.
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
master and phd
Fields of study
Governance, Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering and Life Sciences
Nationality requirements
African
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- African Union
- Study destination
- Cameroon
- Eligible applicant countries
- All African Union member states
- Award
- Full scholarship covering tuition, stipend, and travel costs.
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Governance, Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering and Life Sciences
- Nationality
- African
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-21