The GREEN‑STEM program (“Green, REsilient, and ENtrepreneurial Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics”) is a flagship initiative under the EU’s Intra‑Africa Academic Mobility Scheme (2022–2027), part of the broader Global Gateway: Youth Mobility for Africa strategy. With a €27 million budget spread across roughly 15 projects, GREEN‑STEM facilitates academic and research mobility for students and staff across selected African partner universities, reinforcing capacity-building around climate change, sustainable development, and digital skills.
Goals & Objectives
Overall Mission: Develop high-quality, resilient, green-focused STEM education and research across Africa.
Key Objectives:
- Strengthen cross-border higher education and academic collaboration.
- Foster an African ecosystem of quality HERI (Higher Education, Research, Innovation).
- Empower young leaders and graduates with green and entrepreneurial competencies.
- Support underrepresented groups—especially African women and individuals with disabilities.
- Promote green job creation via innovation, research, and startup culture.
Consortium Partners
The GREEN‑STEM consortium includes:
- University of Nairobi (Kenya; coordinating office)
- University of Lagos (Nigeria)
- University of Rwanda
- University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa)
- Paris Sciences et Lettres University (France – EU liaison)
Additionally, affiliated partners include the AFRETEC & ARUA networks, and supporting industry partners like Bureau Veritas.
2025 Call for Applications
The 2025 GREEN‑STEM call supports both degree-seeking and mobility programs:
Master’s Degree Scholarships
- Duration: 22 months
- Monthly stipend: €890
- Covers tuition, visa, application fees, and insurance; travel costs are self-funded.
- Allocation: Up to 4 scholarships per partner university.
PhD Degree Scholarships
- Duration: 36 months
- Monthly stipend: €1,230
- Similar coverages and exclusions as the Master’s track.
- Allocation: 1–2 scholarships per partner university.
Launch & Deadlines for 2025
- Master’s and PhD degree calls: application deadline June 30, 2025, 17:00 EAT .
Who Should Apply?
- Target group: African women—particularly from underrepresented backgrounds or with disabilities—with citizenship and residence in Africa.
- Eligibility: Must have studied at or graduated from one of the African consortium universities (University of Nairobi, Lagos, Rwanda, Wits, CMU-Africa, AUC).
- Mobility rule: Host and home universities must be different institutions.
Benefits & Support
- Tuition waiver, plus covered application/visa/insurance fees.
- Monthly stipend (Master’s: €890; PhD: €1,230).
- Welfare and support services: include health insurance, assistance for students with special needs, accommodation facilitation, and visa/work permit support.
- Consortium support: Participating universities also provide guidance for airport transfers and on-campus integration.
How to Apply
- Choose your target program at an eligible host university (cannot be your degree-awarding institution).
- Gather documents: CV, transcripts, research proposals (for PhD), letters of recommendation, passport copy, etc.
- Submit online via the GREEN‑STEM portal before the stated deadline.
- Selection will follow consortium review and partner university coordination.
The 2025 GREEN‑STEM scholarships represent an opportunity for African women researchers—particularly those focused on sustainable development, climate resilience, and green technologies. With monthly support, waived fees, and robust institutional backing, participants gain invaluable access to degree programs across leading African universities.
If you fit the eligibility criteria and aspire toward impactful STEM careers, this call is definitely worth considering.
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