This is in order to develop capacity in space science and technology, Electronics Engineering, Astronomy and Astrophysics, foster international, cultural, scientific and technological cooperation in Africa. The grant is designed to support bold and visionary African students and researchers who are undertaking a postgraduate program related to space science, technology and astronomy.

Number of Awards: Up to 10 scholarships/research grants may be awarded annually.
Target group: African Students residing in Africa.
Host Institution(s): Any recognized higher/research institution in Africa

Field of study

The scholarships are open to applicants in the following field of space science and Astronomy;
Environmental Science, Satellite Communication, Remote-Sensing, Atmospheric Sciences, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Instrumentation/Electronics/ICT, Geodesy and Geodynamics. Space Applications, Space Science and Technology, Rocketry, Space Science Education, Transport and Propulsion.

Eligibility

All of the awards are aimed at African students with a high academic ability (typically with a good first degree at least second-class honors upper division or it’s international equivalent).
Please note that applications will only be considered from candidates already holding an offer (either conditional or unconditional) from a University/Research Institution, who are classified as an African student for fee purposes.
Preference will be given to female applicants and physically challenged applicants.
To be eligible, an applicant must:
– NOT be more than 32 years of age as at the time of the grant application.
– be a citizen of one of the 54 African countries.
– be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible post-graduate degree in any African public university or research institute.
– be enrolled in Astronomy, astrophysics, electronics engineering or any space science related course as shown above.

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