- Provider: Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)
- Host country: Egypt
- Study level: Master’s, PhD
- Funding: Fully funded: Covers tuition fees, single accommodation, monthly stipend, medical care, and round-trip international airfare. PhD students may also receive a research visit to Japan.
- Who can apply: Researchers or instructors from African countries (excluding Egypt) who hold a home address in Africa and are not serving in the military. Applicants must intend to return to their home institution after completion.
- Fields of study: Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Basic and Applied Sciences, International Business and Humanities
- Deadline: 10 January 2027
About the scholarship
The Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) offers the TICAD9 Postgraduate Scholarship Program for the Fall 2027 semester. This initiative is a cost-sharing scheme between E-JUST and JICA, supported by the governments of Egypt and Japan. It aims to develop high-quality human resources in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) to build a future African STI network.
There are 20 slots available for M.Sc. degrees and 22 slots for Ph.D. degrees. The program is open to fields including Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Basic and Applied Sciences, International Business, and Humanities.
What it covers
- Tuition fees
- Single accommodation at E-JUST Dormitory
- Monthly stipend
- Medical care
- Round-trip international flight fare from the applicant’s home country
- Up to 6 months of research visit to Japan (for Ph.D. students only, conditional on meeting program prerequisites)
Who can apply
- Researchers or instructors (or those expected to become them) from African countries, excluding Egypt
- Applicants must have a current home address in an African country
- Applicants must not be serving in the military
- Applicants must fulfill admission requirements and pass academic interviews and oral examinations
- Preference is given to applicants who will return to their home institutions after completion, requiring institutional endorsement
How to apply
Applications are open until January 10, 2027. To apply, visit the official E-JUST international scholarships page and follow the instructions provided for the TICAD9 program.
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