AfCFTA Secretariat Scholarship

The AfCFTA Secretariat Scholarship is a funding initiative linked to the African Continental Free Trade Area, designed to support talented African students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Administered in alignment with the AfCFTA Secretariat’s mandate to promote trade integration and human capital development across the continent, the scholarship aims to remove financial barriers for high-achieving learners who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to Africa’s economic transformation. Awards typically cover tuition support, stipends, research allowances, and in some cases travel or internship placements connected to AfCFTA institutions and partner organisations. Applicants are generally expected to be nationals of African Union member states, hold a strong academic record, and enrol in accredited institutions offering programmes relevant to trade, economics, law, policy, or development. Selection is competitive and may involve document verification, essays, and interviews. This term archive collects the latest articles, updates, deadlines, and application tips related to the AfCFTA Secretariat Scholarship, helping students across Africa identify opportunities and prepare competitive submissions. Because guidelines and timelines can change, candidates should always confirm details with the official AfCFTA Secretariat or African Union channels before applying. Scholarship Union aggregates this information for research and informational purposes only.