Background
The African Union has a vision of peace, integration, prosperity and peerage in the
global community; an Africa led by its own people with a proud African identity; where
African solutions are developed for African problems.
To achieve the vision of the African Union, engender sustainable development and
meet millennium development goals, there is need to step up efforts to develop, nurture
and retain a critical mass of human resources, particularly in the areas of science and
technology. Support is also necessary to enhance the quality of teaching of these
critical disciplines. For this reason, the African Union Commission established the
Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme in 2007.
The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme is designed to enable young
Africans to study in leading African Universities and Higher Education Institutions, in the
areas of science and technology, with a binding agreement that beneficiaries will work
in any African country for at least 2 years after graduation.
The Scheme is in its third year. The first call was for students undertaking Bachelors’
degree programmes. The 2010 call is restricted to post-graduate studies (Masters
and PhD).
The Scholarship covers all fees related to tuition and examination, return transport from
home town to the University, and a modest subsistence allowance.
Eligible Fields of Study:
The following fields of study are eligible:
Water Sciences
Energy Sciences
Climate Change.
Education Planning
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be nationals of African Union Member States
Be under the age of 45 years
Has demonstrated excellent academic performance ( provide the transcripts of
their academic records)
Has proof of admission to a leading university or higher education institution in
any African Union Member State to undertake a full time Masters’ or PhD
programme
Is willing to commit to work in an African Union member state on completion of
studies for at least 3 years.
Application Procedure
A. Candidates must complete an Application Form, available on the African Union
website (www.africa-union.org/mwalimunyerere), and return together with the following
required documents:
Transcripts of academic records
Certified copies of university diplomas/ degrees
Two passport-sized photographs, with names of the applicant at the back.
Brief description of applicant’s Research Project proposal ( Maximum 1000
words)
Copy of letter of admission from a reputable higher education institution.
Two references (1 academic, 1 social) sealed and addressed to the Mwalimu
Nyerere Scholarship Scheme
B. Candidates must also complete the Electronic Data Form, which is available on
the African Union website (www.africa-union.org/mwalimunyerere).
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Due to the expected
high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The closing
date for the receipt of applications with all supporting documents is 30th September
2010.
Submission:
Applications and all supporting documents should be sent by post to the following
address:
African Union Commission
Human Resources, Science and technology
Education Division
Mwalimu Nyerere Scholarship Program
Rosevelt Road,
P.O. Box 3243,
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Email: mwalimunyerere@africa-union.org
The African Union has a vision of peace, integration, prosperity and peerage in the
global community; an Africa led by its own people with a proud African identity; where
African solutions are developed for African problems.
To achieve the vision of the African Union, engender sustainable development and
meet millennium development goals, there is need to step up efforts to develop, nurture
and retain a critical mass of human resources, particularly in the areas of science and
technology. Support is also necessary to enhance the quality of teaching of these
critical disciplines. For this reason, the African Union Commission established the
Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme in 2007.
The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme is designed to enable young
Africans to study in leading African Universities and Higher Education Institutions, in the
areas of science and technology, with a binding agreement that beneficiaries will work
in any African country for at least 2 years after graduation.
The Scheme is in its third year. The first call was for students undertaking Bachelors’
degree programmes. The 2010 call is restricted to post-graduate studies (Masters
and PhD).
The Scholarship covers all fees related to tuition and examination, return transport from
home town to the University, and a modest subsistence allowance.
Eligible Fields of Study:
The following fields of study are eligible:
Water Sciences
Energy Sciences
Climate Change.
Education Planning
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be nationals of African Union Member States
Be under the age of 45 years
Has demonstrated excellent academic performance ( provide the transcripts of
their academic records)
Has proof of admission to a leading university or higher education institution in
any African Union Member State to undertake a full time Masters’ or PhD
programme
Is willing to commit to work in an African Union member state on completion of
studies for at least 3 years.
Application Procedure
A. Candidates must complete an Application Form, available on the African Union
website (www.africa-union.org/mwalimunyerere), and return together with the following
required documents:
Transcripts of academic records
Certified copies of university diplomas/ degrees
Two passport-sized photographs, with names of the applicant at the back.
Brief description of applicant’s Research Project proposal ( Maximum 1000
words)
Copy of letter of admission from a reputable higher education institution.
Two references (1 academic, 1 social) sealed and addressed to the Mwalimu
Nyerere Scholarship Scheme
B. Candidates must also complete the Electronic Data Form, which is available on
the African Union website (www.africa-union.org/mwalimunyerere).
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Due to the expected
high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The closing
date for the receipt of applications with all supporting documents is 30th September
2010.
Submission:
Applications and all supporting documents should be sent by post to the following
address:
African Union Commission
Human Resources, Science and technology
Education Division
Mwalimu Nyerere Scholarship Program
Rosevelt Road,
P.O. Box 3243,
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Email: mwalimunyerere@africa-union.org
