For the past two years, the Learn Africa program had to focus almost exclusively on the online training modality due to the travel and gathering restrictions imposed worldwide to curtail the spread of the pandemic. Coinciding with the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Women for Africa Foundation, the program is now back with a training offer broader than ever, combining three different training modalities: face-to-face, online and blended (hybrid), thus allowing female African students to choose the training model that best suits their personal circumstances.

About Learn Africa

Learn Africa Plc is a leading learning resource business with a history spanning over 60 years. The company was established in 1961 as Longman Nigeria – a book publishing firm wholly owned by Longman Group UK Limited, now Pearson Education. On July 23, 1996, the shares of Longman Nigeria Plc were listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. In 2008, the company became a subsidiary of Pearson Plc following the latter’s increase in its shareholding from 29 to 51 percent. In 2011, however, Pearson and Longman Nigeria mutually agreed to become separate corporate entities in Nigeria. The main… read more

Aim and Benefits of Learn Africa Scholarship Program

• Online scholarships cover only tuition fees.
• Face-to-face scholarships cover the following costs:
  • Tuition fees
  • Round trip
  • Accommodation and meals (either in a University Hall or through the provision of a monthly allowance)
  • Health insurance

IT IS NOT guaranteed that scholarships will cover other expenses such as:

• Re-enrollment fees for subjects failed at the ordinary or extraordinary exams.
• Internet connection for online scholarships.
• Costs associated to the issuance of the visa to travel to Spain.
• The legalization, recognition and translation of university degrees and academic records (the host University will require these documents).
• The issuance of the certificate once the studies in Spain have been sucessfully completed.
• Any other daily expenses including, but not limited to, local transport.
• Each scholarship is just for a single person; in no case will support of any kind (financial, consular, accommodation, etc.) be granted for potential accompanying family members (children, parents, siblings, spouse, etc.).

Requirements for Learn Africa Scholarship Program Qualification

• Be a woman and have the nationality of an African country.
• Be enrolled in an African university or have a university degree issued in an African country. For Postgraduate Scholarships, the Degree title is required. The required degree can vary depending on the requested scholarship (See details of each scholarship).
• Meet the specific requirements and technical/technologic material of each type of scholarship.
• Only one application per person

Documents Required for Application

• National identity documents
• Picture
• CV + INFO
• Diploma / certificate / university degree (as required)
• Academic record
• Motivation letter + INFO
• Reference or recommendation letter/s + INFO
• Official language level accreditation if required + INFO
• Research project

Application Deadline

April 12, 2023