CALL FOR GROW GREEN AFRICA (GR2A) MSC SCHOLARSHIP (INTRA-AFRICA ACADEMIC MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIP) (COHORT 3)
Applications for Scholarships are invited from suitable candidates to pursue studies and research in Green Computing. If you intend to pursue studies in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science and Geographic Information Systems, focusing on sustainability – you qualify to apply. The project consists of five participating African institutions which are: the National University of Science and Technology (NUST Zimbabwe), Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST Namibia), the Copperbelt University (CBU) of Zambia, Rhodes University (RU) of South Africa and the University of University of Eswatini (UNESWA) of Eswatini.
Call for Applications
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates wishing to pursue studies in:
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Data Science
- Management (with a focus on sustainability)
Programme Focus
Building climate change resilience through smart green technologies.
Key Dates
- Date of Release: 18 May 2026
- Application Deadline: 15 July 2026
About the Scholarship
The Grow Green Africa (Gr2A) project is sponsored by the Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme of the European Union.
The project aims to address climate change challenges through knowledge exchange in green computing among African students and academics. It promotes innovation in sustainability through teaching and research.
To date:
- 6 PhD scholarships awarded
- 16 Master’s scholarships awarded
This third call targets 22 MSc scholarships.
Partner Institutions (Group I)
- Copperbelt University (CBU), Zambia
- National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Zimbabwe
- Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Namibia
- Rhodes University (RU), South Africa
Group II Institutions
- Other African universities outside the consortium, including institutions within eligible African countries
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must belong to either:
- Group I: Registered/admitted in or graduated from partner institutions
- Group II: Registered/admitted in or graduated from other eligible African universities
- Must be a national and resident of an African country
- Must not hold another scholarship under the same programme
- Must not have benefited from previous Intra-ACP Academic Mobility Schemes
Fields of Study
Programmes include:
- Master of Computer Science (Climate Change)
- Master of Science in Information Systems
- Master of Science in Big Data
- Master of Management
- Master of Science in Computer Science
Thematic areas include:
- Smart Technologies
- Smart Agriculture
- Information Systems in Governance and Management
- Renewable Energy
- Groundwater modelling
Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition fees covered
- Research costs covered
- Visa and insurance costs covered
- Monthly stipend:
- €1,230 (PhD)
- €890 (Master’s)
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following (as one PDF file):
- Motivation letter (maximum 800 words)
- Project proposal in the chosen field
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic certificates
- Certified copies of National ID and passport
- Proof of admission or offer letter
- Three (3) reference letters
- Completed application form (downloadable from the Gr2A website)
How to Apply
Submit applications through the official website: https://gr2a.org/application/
Applications must also be sent to the relevant institutional coordinators as indicated in the programme table.
Note: Candidates must apply separately to their chosen university.
Additional Notes
- Women and applicants with special needs are strongly encouraged to apply
- Applicants must be willing to study in a country different from their home country
- Final decisions will be communicated via email
Programme Duration
Varies by programme (typically up to 24 months for Master’s programmes)
Disclaimer
This project is funded by the European Union. However, the views expressed are those of the organisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the EU or its agencies.