Moroccan Scholarship For Africa Youth at UEMF, 2021-2022

Applications are currently being received for the Moroccan Scholarship For Africa Youth at UEMF. For the 2021-2022 academic year, the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes makes available to young Africans who wish to continue their studies there, 60 scholarships for excellence within the framework of the”Moroccan Scholarship For Africa Youth”. At UEMF, scholarships are available for doctoral degree studies.

Initiated by the Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Moroccan Scholarship for African Youth program offers students from educational institutions located in sub-Saharan African countries, scholarships to enable them to pursue studies in a number of higher educational institutions of the Kingdom of Morocco.

Established in 2014, the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF) is a regional institution which is located in the emblematic city of Fes in Morocco. The University aims to promote the values ​​of leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and solidarity. In addition, UEMF is a growing center of excellence in higher education and Research.

The EuroMed University of Fes diplomas are recognized by the Moroccan kingdom and several of its training courses are dual diplomas with the best universities in the Euro-Mediterranean area. UEMF is the 1st University in Morocco in terms of:

• Publications and patents by number of teacher-researchers;
• Research contracts with socio-economic and industrial circles;
• Research on the Euromed-Africa area, on 3D printing, artificial intelligence, materials, batteries and Biomed-tech;
• Creation of startups and spinouts.

Program details

• Host institution: The EuroMed University of Fes (UEMF) in Morocco.
• Fields of study: Doctoral programs at the EuroMed University of Fes.
• Number of scholarships: 60.
• Duration: normal duration of the candidate’s program.
• Eligible countries: open to nationals of African countries.

Moroccan Scholarship For Africa Youth at UEMF Benefits

At the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes, a total of 60 scholarships of excellence in the form of total exemptions of registration and tuition fees, are available to African students. This clearly means that selected candidates will not have to pay the registration fees and tuition fees for the duration of their studies at the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes. Please note that the cost of living, transport, accommodation and other fees will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Research Themes

Please find below, the list of research topics available under the “Moroccan Scholarship For Africa Youth” program.

Themes of Engineering Sciences

1. Digital Engineering and Artificial Intelligence
2. 3D printing, prototyping and manufacturing
3. Functional materials
4. Energy & Environment
5. Bio-agro-digital
6. Biomedical instrumentation
7. Biotechnology
8. Nanotechnology
9. Medicinal chemistry

Themes of Human and Social Sciences

1. Intercultural exchange and co-construction
2. Neighborhood policies and regional integration
3. Preservation and heritage promotion
4. Euro-Mediterranean-Africa issues (geostrategy, migration, security, environment, trade, innovation, industry, mobility, health)
5. Media and social networks.

Moroccan Scholarship For Africa Youth at UEMF Eligibility

To apply for this scholarship at UEMF, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• be a citizen of an African country;
• hold a master’s degree or equivalent;
• meet the other requirements of their chosen program. Please contact the EuroMed University of Fes on this matter.

Other Opportunities

1. Canadian Government Banting Fellowships;
2. Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships (Master, PhD, Research);
3. Konrad Adenauer Stiftung scholarship for Master and PhD degrees in Germany;
4. Schwarzman Scholars program at Tsinghua University.

How to Apply for the Moroccan Scholarship For Africa Youth at UEMF

Eligible applicants who wish to apply for this scholarship to study in Morocco must submit their application by email to: [email protected] before the deadline.

The application file includes:

1. An updated CV;
2. A copy of the baccalaureate;
3. A copy of the master’s degree or engineering degree or any other equivalent diploma (Bac + 5);
4. The transcripts of all the schooling corresponding to the diploma ;
5. A copy of the graduation thesis;
6. A copy of international passport;
7. 2 passport-size personal photographs.

Applications must be sent before June 27, 2021. For more details on the Moroccan Scholarship For Africa Youth at UEMF, please visit the university’s website. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.