Wellcome Trust Africa and Asia Programmes: Scholarship for African Students

Major research grants and fellowships for researchers in health sciences conducting work relevant to low- and middle-income countries.

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Quick Facts — Wellcome Trust Africa and Asia Programmes

Host CountryUnited Kingdom
Academic LevelPostdoctoral
Funding TypeOther

Who Is Eligible for Wellcome Trust Africa and Asia Programmes?

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.

Eligible Fields of Study

Wellcome Trust Africa and Asia Programmes accepts applicants in the following fields: African Studies, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Veterinary Science.

How to Apply for Wellcome Trust Africa and Asia Programmes

  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 via the official website before the deadline.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Wellcome Trust Africa and Asia Programmes?

Wellcome Trust Africa and Asia Programmes 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 Wellcome Trust Africa and Asia Programmes cover?

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

How do I apply for Wellcome Trust Africa and Asia Programmes from Africa?

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