The European Union in partnership with the African Union, has called for applications for its 2026 LASOMA Scholarship for African students.
The European Union LASOMA Scholarships offer fully sponsored Masters and PhD degrees that covers tuition fees, health insurance, research workshops, and a living stipend of €14,760 per year.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the LASOMA Masters and PhD Scholarships, you must:
be national and resident of an African country at time of application.
possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
Demonstrate strong academic and research potential
Meet the specific academic and language requirements of the host university.
not have previously received scholarship under any Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2022-2027 project
Project targets: 30% women, 10% special needs. Applicants from under-represented groups strongly encouraged.
Research interests must align with LaSoMa focus areas (laser manufacturing, solar systems, climate change).
Benefits
The LASOMA Scholarships offers;
100% tuition fees covered by European Commission funding
Monthly stipend for living expenses throughout the programme
€1230 for PhD
€890 for Masters
Medical insurance coverage
Research consumables and equipment access at partner universities
Travel support for preparatory school, research visits, and conferences
Access to industry partners (BStars, DWA) and laser manufacturing facilities
LaSoMa Preparatory Graduate School included (soft skills + technical training)
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Application form
CV
Academic Transcripts
Certificates
Research Proposal
Two recommendation forms
2-minute elevator pitch video (PhD Applicants only)
Method of Application
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: June 22, 2026.