Wits-Edinburgh Sustainable African Futures (WESAF) Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded Opportunity
The Wits-Edinburgh Sustainable African Futures Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for African students to pursue a Master’s by Research degree in Sustainability. Here are the key details:
- Scholarship Value: Full scholarship covering MSc by Research fees, accommodation, travel flights, laptop, and internet connectivity
- Eligibility:
- Completed a university degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 Honours degree
- Demonstrate English language competency
- Resident and citizen or hold refugee status in an African country
- 35 or under (born after 1990)
- Recent graduates, research project involvement, or staff member at 14 partner universities
- Benefits:
- MSc by Research fees covered
- Participation in sustainability schools in Johannesburg
- Visa applications, vaccinations, accommodation, and travel covered
- Workload relief and stipend for early career researchers
- Laptops and connectivity stipend
- Application Process:
- Create an account on the scholarship webpage
- Verify account and complete application form
- Upload required documents (Application Form, CV, degree certificate, and transcript)
- Deadline: February 2, 2026
This scholarship is open to African countries and aims to equip emerging researchers with interdisciplinary research skills on sustainability in Africa.
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