How to Secure PAN African University PAU Scholarship

This article talks about how to secure Pan African University PAU scholarship.

The application window for the Pan African University Scholarship is still open.

This article will guide applicants how to apply and be successful in the ongoing PAU scholarship.

However, Career Acada does not owned or have capacity to influence this scholarship, we will only provide all information  for you to be successful.

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What is Pan African University PAU Scholarship?

The Pan African University abbreviated as  PAU is an integrated program of the African Union, which is a network of Universities that offer some selected programs in Masters and PhD. 

Pan African University Institutes

The Pan African University has four institutes namely: 

• PAUSTI – Pan African University Institute for Basic Science located at Jumo Kenyatta University, Kenya. PAUGHSS – Pan African University Institute for Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences located at Cameroon.
• PAUGHSS – Pan African University Institute for Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences located at Cameroon.
• PAUGHSS – Pan African University Institute for Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences located at Cameroon.
• PAULESI – Pan African Institute for Life and Earth Sciences located in the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
• PAUWES – Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences located at Algeria.

Requirements  For Pan African University PAU Scholarship (Master’s Program)

• Candidate must have an undergraduate degree with minimum of second class upper.
• Interested candidates must have certified copy of transcript. 
• Applicants must possesed an international passport or national identity card.
•  Candidate must possessed scanned copy of passport sized photograph.
• There is no English test requirements.
• One recommendation letter from your former lecturer.
• Three (3) names of your previous University lecturers, their email and Whatsapp phone number.
• Detailed academic curriculum Vitae.
• Applicants must be 30years and below for male applicants while for female applicants 35years and below.

Requirements  For Pan African University PAU Scholarship (Ph.D Program)

• A recognised master’s degree from PAU or internationally recognised university.
• Three (3) names of previous university lecturer including their email address and Whatsapp phone number.
• Candidates must provide 3 to 4 pages of research concept note that must include tentative title, research questions, research objectives, significance of the research and other releveants headings.
• Candidates must provides recommendation from 2 professors
• A detailed CV
• Passport or National I.D card
• Certified copies of relevants certificate and degrees.
• The maximum age for males applicants is 35 years and for females (40 years)

Benefits of Pan African University PAU Scholarship

• The program cover for full tuition fees 
• The program provide direct flight to and from your country: For Nigerian $100 will be paid outrightly for flight.
• The scholarship covers monthly stipend of $588
• Scholars also have access to subsidized accommodation.

How to Apply For Pan African University PAU Scholarship

• Interested applicants are to log on to the official PAU application portal at  au.pau.org/submission/ 
• You’re thereafter required to register, with a username and password. Please use password combination you can easily remember or use an app to save your password.
• The login information will be sent to your email.
• Then, login and open application page and provide every necessary data needed and upload relevant documents, save and finish. Note: You can save and finish later.
• Please ensure your documents (recommendation letter, cv) is in PDF format. 

How to Develop A Detailed CV For PAU Scholarship

For PAU Scholarship application you’re required to upload a CV. The CV must catch the attention of the examiner.

The CV must show your previous achievements and work experience. The CV is your selling point. How do you develop a detailed CV?. You’re required to provide detailed information about where you’ve worked that’s relevant to your prospective program

More so, You need to include information regarding your publications that’s very relevant to your intending program.

The following are the key points to write a detailed CV:

• Be analytical, show figures, and numbers while highlighting your previous achievements.
• Bullet your points and avoid repetition.
• Ensure every vital information is well written in a concise sentence.

Apart from your CV, It is also important to draft out a cover letter in preparation for interview. The first paragraph of your cover letter is very important. Let it explain why you’re applying for the program.

Examiners pay more attention to reading the first paragraph than the rest.

Ensure you state what you intend to achieve through this program and how the program will help your career growth. 

The program is also looking for those that can pass the knowledge gained to others. Explain how you intend to apply knowledge gained towards the growth of your community through teaching.

Tips on Writing the Research Concept Note ( For Ph.D. Applicants)

The research concept note is simply the summary or outline of the research proposal.
It should be simple and direct.
The following should be considered when writing concept note for PAU Ph.D. scholarship:

Tentative title: Your title should be pleasing and not more than 15-20 words 

Research Questions: This should be specific and direct 

Objective: the aim of what you want to achieve in the proposed research 

Significant of the research: Why do you choose the topic and of importance to the society especially Africa.

Methodology: If possible new or latest method of approach 

Financial summary: Don’t budget more than expected. Try to get prices from reliable source.

Application Closing Date

10 September, 2020.

 Few mistakes to Avoid

• Don’t wait till the closing date before you apply.
• Contact your previous lecturer early for a recommendation letter. It is preferable to ask a professor to write a recommendation letter for you due to the fact that they required a recommendation letter from a professor last year.
• Scrutinized that you supply correct information before you submit.
• Don’t allow someone to apply on your behalf.

Conclusion

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