CREATE PhD Fellowship Programme (Wellcome Trust): Scholarship for African Students

Wellcome Trust-funded CREATE Programme provides PhD Fellowships for healthcare professionals from Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ethiopia, The Gambia, and Uganda. Funds 5 Fellowships per year (25 total through 2027). Fellows choose PhD registration at a home or UK partner institution.

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Quick Facts — CREATE PhD Fellowship Programme (Wellcome Trust)

Application DeadlineMarch 31, 2027

Who Is Eligible for CREATE PhD Fellowship Programme (Wellcome Trust)?

This scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

How to Apply for CREATE PhD Fellowship Programme (Wellcome Trust)

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
  2. Prepare your documents including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement.
  3. Submit your application before March 31, 2027 via the official website.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for CREATE PhD Fellowship Programme (Wellcome Trust)?

CREATE PhD Fellowship Programme (Wellcome Trust) is open to students from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe studying at the eligible level.

What does CREATE PhD Fellowship Programme (Wellcome Trust) cover?

This scholarship scholarship covers tuition and may include additional benefits such as living expenses and travel costs.

When is the deadline for CREATE PhD Fellowship Programme (Wellcome Trust)?

The application deadline is March 31, 2027. Apply early as some components may take time to prepare.

How do I apply for CREATE PhD Fellowship Programme (Wellcome Trust) from Africa?

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