Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2027 for Young African Leaders

Eligibility

Applicants must: Have lost one or both parents. Are citizens of one of the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Seychelles, Chad and Togo. Have obtained their bachelor’s degree or are currently in L3 (and will have done so by June at the latest). Do not have the financial means to do a Master’s degree in France. Are fluent in French. Have obtained an average of over 14/20 in the baccalauréat or over 75% in the state exam. Have obtained excellent marks in their bachelor’s degree. Can participate in the online sessions organized as part of the Orientation Program from October to December. This means that the student has access to a computer and a stable connection for a few hours a week. Are committed tò returning home or elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, to actively contribute to African society after graduation. Have no dependents to interfere with their studies. Are in good health́ and able to study internationally. Eligible Countries: Applicants must have citizenship and have completed/are completing high school in one of the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Mad