Scholarship
WASCAL Doctoral Programme on Climate Change and Energy
This doctoral programme trains interdisciplinary professionals to address climate change and energy crises in West Africa. It focuses on climate impacts, adaptation methods, and sustainable energy alternatives.
About this scholarship
WASCAL Doctoral Programme on Climate Change and Energy is offered by WASCAL (West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use) for study in Burkina Faso at phd level. The award is valued at Full scholarship, 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. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Science. Nationality requirements apply: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
Eligibility
Open to students from WASCAL member countries including Burkina Faso, Benin, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
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
phd
Fields of study
Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Science
Nationality requirements
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo
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
- WASCAL (West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use)
- Study destination
- Burkina Faso
- Eligible applicant countries
- Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo
- Award
- Full scholarship
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Science
- Nationality
- Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-05