Leadership Scholarships Sponsored by Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) , 2025 - 2026


Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Logo

About Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF)

The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is dedicated to nurturing talented African health researchers by providing funding, mentorship, and career development opportunities. By supporting researchers early in their careers, AREF aims to build research leadership across Africa and strengthen the continent's contribution to global health knowledge and solutions.

The AREF-MRC Towards Leadership Programme 2025/2026

The AREF-MRC Towards Leadership Programme 2025/2026

The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is delighted to announce the launch of the Towards Leadership Programme in partnership with the UKRI Medical Research Council.

29 April, 2025 Deadline: 02 May, 2025



The important of categorizing scholarships
Scholarship categories play a crucial role as they enable students to focus on specific opportunities, thereby enhancing their chances of success by aligning their qualifications with the objectives of the provider.

They streamline the search process by matching applicants to scholarships. based on factors such as academic achievement, financial need, field of study, or personal background, ensuring that providers support the most fitting candidates.

In the end, categories guarantee that funding is directed towards students who align best with the provider’s mission, whether that involves encouraging diversity, recognizing academic excellence, or nurturing future leaders.


Scholarships by Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF)

Fully Funded
Scroll to Top