Applications are currently being accepted for the Stellenbosch University - PERI-ACE Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Stellenbosch University - PERI-ACE Scholarship
The PERI-ACE Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded Intra-Africa academic mobility scheme supporting African students to pursue Master’s and PhD degrees at participating higher education institutions across the continent. It covers travel, visa fees, subsistence, accommodation, settling-in, female allowances, insurance, and academic and research costs. The programme targets climate resilience sub-themes such as sustainable agriculture and food security, water resource management, renewable energy and green solutions, and disaster risk reduction and management.
Led by Stellenbosch University in South Africa, the PERI-ACE consortium brings together partner institutions in Ethiopia, Senegal, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, and South Africa. The scheme fosters collaboration and mobility to strengthen education, research, and professional development across Africa. Eligible applicants must be African citizens legally resident in Africa, registered at or alumni of recognised African higher education institutions, and hold a degree from a core African institution within the consortium.
Benefits of Stellenbosch University - PERI-ACE Scholarship
- Full tuition fees.
- Visa application fee reimbursement.
- Monthly living stipend (accommodation & food).
- Airfare (home country to host institution).
- Arrival & departure allowances.
- Annual female allowance.
- Insurance coverage.
- Printing, academic costs, research & fieldwork expenses.
Stellenbosch University - PERI-ACE Scholarship Requirements
- Must be a citizen of an African country.
- Must be legally resident in Africa at the time of application.
- Must be registered at, or alumni of, one of the six partner universities or any recognised African higher education institution.
- Must hold a degree from a core African institution within the PERI-ACE consortium.
Application Date and Process
- Visit the official PERI-ACE scholarship portal: Apply for INTRA-AFRICA PERI-ACE Scholarship 2026.
- Choose your preferred mobility scheme (Master’s or Doctoral).
- Apply concurrently for admission at your chosen host institution.
- Complete the online scholarship form (30–45 minutes).
- Submit by 17 September 2026.
- Visit the Application Webpage for Details.
Application Deadline
17 September, 2026
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