PhD Fellowship for African women from the Mastercard Foundation

A doctoral fellowship programme offering up to five years of support to twenty full-time PhD students, with a fully funded scholarship of up to $30,000 per year. The programme targets African universities and supports research on the non-profit sector's contributions to African economies. The focus is on creating dignified and fulfilling work for young Africans by studying the non-profit sector.

Fully funded PhD fellowship (up to $30,000 per year) for up to five years

Be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a relevant doctoral programme at an African university, in the first or second year of their PhD, with a research interest in the non-profit sector’s contributions to dignified and fulfilling work for African youth.

Submit CV, a personal statement (max 500 words), an outline of the proposed research (max 2500 words), a letter of recommendation, and proof of admission/registration at an African university; applications submitted by email to designated CAPSI addresses