Fully-Funded Ashinaga Undergraduate Scholarships to Study Abroad 2024

Ashinaga African Initiative provides fully funded scholarships for undergraduate students from selected African Countries to study abroad.

Ashinaga is a Japan-based non-profit organization. They are offering fully funded undergraduate scholarships to students from select African countries. This scholarship opportunity allows students to pursue their undergraduate degrees at leading universities in countries such as Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. If you meet the eligibility criteria and dream of pursuing higher education, this could be your chance.

Scholarship Details:

• Funding Type: Fully Funded.
• Eligible Countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, CAR, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, DRC, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Kenya, Kingdom of eSwatini, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Seychelles, Sudan, Tanzania, The Gambia, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
• Eligible Fields of Study: All fields of study offered at the candidate’s choice of higher institution.
• Degree Level: Undergraduates.
• Deadline: January 2, 2024.

Program Overview

The Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) aims to provide higher education opportunities to talented students from Sub-Saharan African countries each year. Many of these students come from some of the poorest regions in the world and possess significant academic potential. Ashinaga offers them a unique opportunity to study at renowned universities worldwide, providing full scholarships and living expenses for four years during their studies abroad.

The initiative seeks to empower these students to become future leaders and professionals in their home countries, contributing to their societies’ development. The ultimate goal is to help break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Ashinaga Fully-Funded Undergraduate Scholarships, applicants must:

1. Have lost one or both parents.
2. Have completed their secondary school education and received their national secondary school examination results (technical and vocational degrees are not accepted) within the last two years, including any date after August 1, 2021, up to February 9, 2024.
3. Be born after September 1, 2001.
4. Lack of financial means to attend university abroad without external support.
5. Be proficient in English, French, or Portuguese.
6. Have consistently ranked in the top 10% of their class during their last 2 or 3 years of secondary school.
7. Commit to participating in two Ashinaga preparatory programs within one year before attending university.
8. Be dedicated to returning to their home country or Sub-Saharan Africa to contribute to society after completing their university education.
9. Have no dependents who could interfere with their academic progress.
10. Be in good health condition to study abroad.

Value of Scholarship of the Ashinaga Undergraduate Scholarships

The Ashinaga (100-Year Vision) Scholarship provides a full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation (during terms and vacations), insurance, flights, and a monthly stipend for food and necessary academic expenses. This comprehensive support ensures that students focus on their studies without financial burdens.

Duration of Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded for the entire duration of the undergraduate studies.

How to Apply

Students who register for the program will receive an email with a link to the application form within one month if they meet the program’s eligibility criteria. Applicants then submit various documents as part of their application, including their passports, high school transcripts, examination results, letters of recommendation, and more. Detailed instructions can be found on the official scholarship website.

Important Note

This scholarship application process is entirely free. Applicants are not subjected to paying any application fees.

For more information and to access the application form, please visit the Scholarship Webpage below.