The Ashinaga Africa Initiative offers fully funded scholarships for students from selected African countries to pursue undergraduate degrees at leading universities across the world, including the US, UK, Japan, and more. This initiative aims to empower African students by providing them with the opportunity to obtain higher education abroad, fully covering their tuition, accommodation, travel, and other necessary expenses.
Scholarship Overview:
- Host: Ashinaga Africa Initiative, Japan
- Study Abroad Locations: USA, UK, Canada, Europe, Asia
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Sub-Saharan African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Monthly Stipends
- Application Deadline: December 31, 2024
Scholarship Details:
The Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) is an international leadership program that provides scholarships to 20 outstanding students each year from Sub-Saharan African countries. The initiative aims to support orphans who have lost one or both parents and are committed to returning to their home countries to initiate positive change and innovation.
The program covers financial support for international university degrees and provides leadership training to help Scholars become impactful leaders in their communities.
Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have lost one or both parents.
- Have completed secondary school and received final examination results within the last two years (after August 1, 2022) or will receive their final results by February 9, 2024.
- Be born after September 1, 2001.
- Lack the financial means to attend university abroad without external assistance.
- Be proficient in English, French, or Portuguese.
- Have ranked in the top 10% of their class during the last 2–3 years of secondary school.
- Be able to participate in Ashinaga’s two preparatory programs before university.
- Be committed to returning to Sub-Saharan Africa after graduation.
- Have no dependents and be in good health.
Benefits:
The Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship provides:
- Full tuition coverage
- Accommodation during terms and vacations
- Insurance
- Flights
- Monthly stipends for food and academic expenses
Required Documents:
Applicants must submit the following:
- A photo or scanned copy of their passport, national ID, or birth certificate
- A death or disappearance certificate of the parent(s) or alternative official documentation proving orphan status
- The most recent school report or transcript from their final year of high school
- A baccalaureate certificate or equivalent proof of secondary education (if applicable)
- Grades obtained at university (if applicable)
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply via the Ashinaga Africa Initiative website. Please note that the application and selection process is free of charge. Any requests for payment are fraudulent and should be ignored.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2024
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