Shakira Choonara Scholarship in Africa 2024-25

The Shakira Choonara Scholarship in Africa is open to African nationals. The Shakira Choonara Scholarship is an investment in young people aimed at supporting a thriving Africa and African excellence.

The Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award will be awarded each year to a deserving final-year student at either the undergraduate or postgraduate level (Honors, Master’s, PhD).

The scholarship supports final-year tuition fees for a disadvantaged student. The student must be pursuing a university degree and have a track record of academic excellence (70% or more in the current and previous years of study).

• Be a youth between the ages of 21-35 years old
• Be a citizen of any of the 54 African states
• Be in the final year of studies (undergraduate or postgraduate) at an African university
• Demonstrate financial need i.e. require the scholarship to settle final year tuition fees in order to complete their academic degree
• Show a proven track record of academic excellence
• Be pursuing a university degree and have a track record of academic excellence (70% or more in the current and previous years of study).
• Studies in the broader development field will be supported, desirable fields include health sciences and gender studies.
• We strongly encourage young women and youth from marginalized populations to apply. Only online applications will be accepted, incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.