Closing Date: 19 April 2026
Applications are now open for the Scholarships Learn Africa 2026/27 Programme for African women
Introduction
In a convulsive and ever-changing global context, it has become more pressing than ever to boost African women’s access to quality higher education, recognizing their role as a driver of change and development on the continent. To this end, the Women for Africa Foundation launches a new call for the Learn Africa programme, an initiative that, over the years, has opened up real training, research and leadership opportunities for 462 African women, helping to strengthen their role in their countries’ development processes.
The 2026 Learn Africa programme edition marks a step forward in the evolution of the program, with the award of more than 100 scholarships, including 28 of continuity, which will allow to follow up on academic trajectories already initiated, while incorporating new scholarships in a growing number of disciplines.
One of the most important features of this call is the expansion of collaboration with leading academic institutions, which reinforce their commitment to the program and significantly expand the training offer. In this sense, the EADA business school adds the Larsson-Torras scholarship to its usual participation and, especially relevantly, the Planeta Formación y Universities group doubles its contribution, going from 10 to 20 scholarships, and incorporating for the first time programs in the field of paramedical health through the Moroccan educational institution EDUMED.
The program also continues to grow with the incorporation of new institutions, such as the FUNIBER group, which offers a master’s degree scholarship in Portuguese or French at the European University of the Atlantic, thus expanding the possibilities of access to training in different socio-linguistic contexts of Africa, and the Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Seville (IRNAS), which begins its journey in the program with an interesting face-to-face research grant.
In terms of the areas of study, Learn Africa programme 2026 reinforces its commitment to strategic disciplines such as health and new technologies, without losing sight of the boost to doctoral and master’s studies linked to Hispanicism, which continue to consolidate within the program. In this line, the increasing number of doctoral scholarships responds to a sustained commitment to research and advanced training as key tools for development.
Beyond the figures, Learn Africa represents a network in expansion of talent, opportunities, knowledge and collaboration between Africa and Spain. Each new edition not only expands access to higher education, but also contributes to the training of women prepared to lead, innovate and generate impact in their communities. The 2026 call once again places this commitment at the center, betting on a transformative education as a basis for a more equitable and sustainable future.
Timeline
The registration period will remain open until April 19, 2026 at 23:59h (Madrid).
General requirements
- Being a woman, having nationality and residence in an African country.
- Be enrolled in an African university or have a university academic degree issued in an African country. The required degree may vary depending on the scholarship requested (see detailed information of each scholarship).
- Meet the specific requirements for the scholarship you apply.
- Only one application per person will be accepted.
Documents required
IMPORTANTE: files with the required documentation must meet the following requirements:
- Format png, gif, jpg, jpeg, pdf, doc, docx, ppt or rtf
- Maximum size of 4MB.
If the files do not meet these requirements, the application will not allow you to upload them and your request will not be valid.
To apply for a scholarship you will need to attach the following documents:
- Passport or National Identity Card
- Photo
- CV
- Diploma/Certificate/University Degree (as required)
- Academic Record
- Letter of motivation
- Letter(s) and/or recommendation
- Community commitment
- Official language level accreditation if the scholarship requires it
- Additional documentation required
Scholarships Call 2026-2027
All the scholarships of this call will begin during the academic year 2026-2027 and may be developed for several years, depending on the scholarship requested.
Scholarships Learn Africa 2026 include:
- Scholarships Learn Africa 2026
- Scholarships Learn Africa-Planet 2026 in Moroccan institutions
- Scholarships Learn Africa-Planet 2026 at ESLSCA
- Scholarships Learn Africa-Planet 2026 in EDUMED
Scholarship coverage
- Online scholarships are only guaranteed the cost of tuition and academic fees.
- The scholarships of face-to-face mode cover the expenses of:
- Tuition
- Round trip
- Accommodation and maintenance (well in Colleges of Universities or by monthly allowance)
- Medical insurance
- PLANET scholarships cover tuition fees only. They do not include expenses related to travel, health insurance, accommodation or maintenance. These scholarships are aimed exclusively at African women who can, by their own means, bear the expenses not covered by the scholarship while residing in the city of Rabat.
- The EADA Larson-Torras scholarship exclusively covers 100% of the master’s tuition fees and free accommodation during the program. Travel tickets, health insurance, living, daily expenses, transportation and personal expenses are not included and must be paid by the beneficiary.
Scholarships do NOT guarantee the coverage of other expenses generated, for example:
- Tuition fees not exceeded in the ordinary or extraordinary call
- The internet connection for online scholarships
- Application and issuance of the visa to travel to Spain
- The legalization, promotion and translation of university degrees and academic record (the host university will require these documents if you are selected)
- The issuance of the degree once the studies completed with the Program have been completed
- Any other daily expenses (coat clothes, hygiene items, footwear, leisure…) or local transport
- The scholarship is sole proprietor, so in no case will be granted aids of any kind (economic, consular, accommodation, etc.) for the accompaniment of relatives (children, parents, siblings, husband, etc.).
- It is recommended to have some pocket money during the stay in Spain to face possible unforeseen expenses not covered by the scholarship, such as transport, personal hygiene items and other cultural and social activities to enjoy your stay.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
Before submitting your application, check all the sections of the call to inform you about the conditions and requirements to apply for a Learn Africa scholarship, mainly: General Requirements, Necessary Documents and Important Considerations.
STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCEDURE
11. Have prepared in advance each and every one the necessary documents to be able to apply for a scholarship (necessary documents)
22. Enter the 2026-2027 Scholarships section. You will find three blocks of scholarships in green:
- Scholarships Learn Africa 2026
- Scholarships Learn Africa-Planet 2026 at ESLSCA
- Scholarships Learn Africa-Planet 2026 in EDUMED
33. Enter each of the blocks to consult the available scholarships. The list of available scholarships will be displayed.
44. Go into each scholarship to see more information and your tab will be displayed. Click on all green links to see more detailed information.
55. Once the scholarship is chosen to apply, click the orange Request Scholarship button.
- If you already have a user, go to “User Access”. If you don’t remember the password, click “Recover Password” and follow the instructions.
- If you do not have a user, go to “Register” to create a user.
66. Once you have accessed your username and password, the request form will open.
77. From the form drop-down menu, select the scholarship you want to apply for. Remember: Only one application per person is supported!
88. Fill out the form with all your data.
99. Attach the documents. It is very important that the files meet the following requirements so that you can upload them without problems:
- Accepted formats: png; gif; jpg; jpeg; pdf; doc; docx; ppt and rtf
- Maximum file size: 4MB
10. To finish, press button Send request
Important : Before submitting the application form, please review all the information and attached documents well, because once the application is submitted, it cannot be modified.
Once submitted the form, the message will appear on the screen “Your request has been successfully submitted” and a summary with the details of the scholarship you have requested. If you have received this message, congratulations, you have successfully submitted your request!
In addition, you will receive a confirmation email to the email account you provide on the application form. If you do not get this email, please check your SPAM tray.
Now you don’t have to do anything but wait until Learn Africa publishes the results of the selection process on our website. If you have been selected, you will receive a notification in your email. If you are not selected, you will not receive any communication.
Assessment criteria
A specialized committee shall make a first evaluation of all applications according to the following criteria:
- CV (max. 3 points)
- Letter(s) of reference (max. 3 points)
- Personal Letter of Motivation (max. 3 points)
- Language skills (max. 3 points)
- Academic merits (max. 3 points)
- Community commitment (max. 3 points)
- Project/concept note (if the scholarship requires it) (max. 3 points)
The final selection will be agreed with each of the participating universities and the results will be published during the month of June on Learn Africa website (www.mujeresporafrica.es), in addition to being personally communicated to each of the selected candidates through the email and, sometimes, a telephone call/WhatsApp.
