Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Sweden 2026 for African Students

Scholarship Overview

The African Scholarship Programme (ASP) at Uppsala University, Sweden, is a prestigious and fully funded initiative aimed at students from sub-Saharan Africa. Designed to foster academic excellence and leadership, this program offers exceptional scholars the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at one of Europe's foremost research universities.

The programme aims to:

• Strengthen knowledge production about Africa

• Promote collaboration between African and Nordic research communities

• Provide a stimulating academic environment
  
  

Available Fields of Study

• Social sciences
• Natural sciences, engineering, and technology
• Environmental science and public health
  
  

 Duration

Approximately 90 days (3 months)

Not available during:

• June–August

• Mid-December–Mid-January

Specialties:  

Social Sciences

• Political Science

• International Relations

• Development Studies

• Sociology

• Economics (Development / Social focus)

• Human Geography

• Peace and Conflict Studies

• Public Policy

• African Studies
  
  

 Humanities

• History

• Anthropology

• Cultural Studies

• Philosophy

• Religious Studies

• Literature

• Area Studies (Africa-focused)

Required Documents

• Updated CV

• Detailed research proposal (approx. 5 pages)

• Work plan

• Signed letters of support

• Applications must be submitted in English