Volkswagen Foundation African Humanities Programme: Scholarship for African Students

The Volkswagen Foundation supports African humanities and social science researchers through the African Humanities Programme, offering research grants, postdoctoral fellowships, and collaborative research funding for researchers at African universities.

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Quick Facts — Volkswagen Foundation African Humanities Programme

Academic LevelPostdoctoral
Funding TypeOther
Application DeadlineDecember 31, 2026

Who Is Eligible for Volkswagen Foundation African Humanities Programme?

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.

Applicants must be studying at the Postdoctoral level.

How to Apply for Volkswagen Foundation African Humanities Programme

  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 December 31, 2026 via the official website.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Volkswagen Foundation African Humanities Programme?

Volkswagen Foundation African Humanities Programme 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 Postdoctoral level.

What does Volkswagen Foundation African Humanities Programme cover?

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

When is the deadline for Volkswagen Foundation African Humanities Programme?

The application deadline is December 31, 2026. Apply early as some components may take time to prepare.

How do I apply for Volkswagen Foundation African Humanities Programme from Africa?

Create a free profile on Scholar Africa, find Volkswagen Foundation African Humanities Programme in your matches, and apply directly through the official provider website.

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