Who this is for: Citizens of African countries with a First Class Honours degree or a GPA of 80% or higher, who want a master’s in agriculture, food, the environment or the life sciences at Wageningen University in the Netherlands.
Wageningen University & Research is widely regarded as the world’s leading university for agriculture and life sciences. Its Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) fully funds a two-year MSc for African students starting in September 2027, covering travel, tuition, a living allowance, visa costs and health insurance for 24 months.
Deadline: your complete MSc application must be submitted before 1 December 2026, with your bachelor’s diploma and English test results already uploaded. Only applications received by then are assessed.
At a Glance
| Host | Wageningen University & Research, the Netherlands |
| Level | Two-year MSc (September 2027 start only) |
| Covers | Travel to and from the Netherlands, living allowance, tuition fees, visa and health insurance |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Who can apply | Citizens of African countries with First Class Honours or a GPA of 80%+ |
| Selection | Eligible applicants are invited to a selection procedure; the final stage includes a lottery |
| Offers | 7 April 2027 |
| Deadline | Before 1 December 2026 |
About the Programme
The Africa Scholarship Programme is one of Wageningen’s scholarships offered by invitation for the 2027–2028 academic year. You don’t fill in a separate scholarship form: you apply for a Wageningen MSc programme, and applicants who meet every requirement can be invited to the ASP selection procedure. Wageningen’s MSc programmes cover food, agriculture, environment, climate, nutrition, biotechnology and related fields.
Benefits
- Travel to and from the Netherlands
- A living allowance
- Full tuition fees
- Visa costs and health insurance
- Funding for the full 24 months of the MSc
Eligibility
- You must be a citizen of an African country.
- You need a First Class Honours bachelor’s degree, or a GPA of 80% or higher.
- Your bachelor’s degree must be completed before 1 December 2026, and your diploma uploaded with your application.
- You must meet Wageningen’s English language requirements, with test results uploaded before 1 December 2026.
- You must be unconditionally admitted to a Wageningen MSc programme.
- Applicants who don’t already have a master’s degree are preferred.
- Current Wageningen students can’t apply.
How to Apply
- Choose a Wageningen MSc programme that starts in September 2027.
- Take an English test now if you haven’t already, so the results are ready before 1 December.
- Submit a complete MSc application through Wageningen’s online system before 1 December 2026, including your bachelor’s diploma and English test results.
- Wait for an invitation. If you meet every requirement, you may be invited to the Africa Scholarship Programme selection procedure.
- Check your email in March and April 2027. Applicants who reach the final stage are told by email; a lottery then decides the recipients, offers go out on 7 April 2027, and the rest join a waiting list.
Official Wageningen scholarships page
Tips
- Don’t wait for your results to be “final” next year. Your bachelor’s must be completed and uploaded before 1 December 2026.
- Book your IELTS or TOEFL now. Results can take two weeks to arrive.
- Submit a few days early. Only complete applications in before 1 December are assessed.
- Pick a programme that fits your degree. Unconditional admission is a requirement, so make sure you meet the programme’s entry criteria.
Related Opportunities
- VLIRUOS ICP Connect Scholarships 2027–2028 in Belgium
- DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships 2027
- University of Groningen Scholarships 2027
- Swedish Institute Scholarships for Master’s in Sweden
- 22 Fully Funded Scholarships for Africans Open Now (2027 Intake)
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