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Wageningen University Africa Scholarship Programme 2027
Updated 9 October 2026
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Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in the Netherlands is one of the world's leading universities for agriculture, food, environment and life sciences. Through its Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP), WUR offers fully funded scholarships to talented African students for a two-year MSc starting in September 2027.
Deadline: 1 December 2026. Your complete MSc application, with all documents including your English test result, must be submitted by this date to be considered for the scholarship.
What the scholarship covers
For 24 months:
- Tuition fees
- A living allowance
- Travel to and from the Netherlands
- Visa costs
- Health insurance
Who can apply
- Citizens of an African country
- Unconditional admission to a WUR MSc programme starting September 2027
- A First Class Honours bachelor's degree, or a GPA of 80% or higher
- Applicants without a master's degree are preferred
- You must meet WUR's English language requirements before the deadline
Key dates
| Stage |
Date |
| Complete MSc application deadline |
1 December 2026 |
| Selected candidates notified |
March–April 2027 |
| Scholarship offers |
7 April 2027 |
| Programme starts |
September 2027 |
WUR selects final recipients by lottery from eligible, shortlisted candidates. Others are placed on a waiting list.
How to apply
- Choose an MSc programme at WUR, such as plant sciences, food technology, environmental sciences, nutrition, animal sciences, development studies or climate studies.
- Apply online through the WUR application portal.
- Upload all required documents before 1 December 2026, including your bachelor's diploma, transcripts and English test result.
- Follow the scholarship instructions on WUR's official page and watch your email for updates.
Other WUR scholarships
- Anne van den Ban Fund: for nationals of about 70 developing countries, including Nigeria. It offers a similar full package (tuition, living allowance, travel, visa and insurance), but it's by invitation only. Your complete MSc application must also be in by 1 December 2026, with results expected in May 2027.
- WU Excellence Scholarship: a full tuition waiver for students from a specific list of countries (such as the US, UK, Japan and Brazil).
- NL Scholarship: €5,000 (up to €15,000 maximum) for students from selected non-European countries, including South Africa. Applications by invitation, before 1 May 2027. This is partial funding only.
Tips for a strong application
- Apply early. WUR admissions take time, and your file must be complete by 1 December.
- Book your English test now if you don't have a valid result.
- Write a clear motivation letter connecting your studies, your experience and how you'll use what you learn in Africa. Read our motivation letter guide.
- Check your GPA. The scholarship needs First Class Honours or 80%+, so apply only if you meet it.
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