E-JUST TICAD9 Scholarship 2027 for Africans | Fully Funded Master's & PhD

Key facts:

• Organisation: Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Governments of Egypt and Japan.
• Category: Scholarship
• Country / region: Egypt (with research visits to Japan for eligible PhD students)
• Deadline: 2027-01-10
• Official URL: https://www.ejust.edu.eg/international-scholarships
• Open to nationalities (optional): African countries, excluding Egypt.
• Funding: Fully funded – tuition fees, accommodation, monthly stipend, medical care and return international airfare.
• Study level: Master's (M.Sc.) and Doctoral (PhD).
• Field of study: Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Basic and Applied Sciences, International Business and Humanities.
• Duration: 2 years for Master's; 3 years for PhD. Up to 6 months of preparatory courses may be required. E-JUST alumni pursuing a PhD may receive 3 years of support.
• Host institution: Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Egypt.
• Language requirement: Full-time students: TOEFL iBT 4 or Academic IELTS 6.5. Provisional students: Duolingo English Test 125, TOEFL iBT 3.5 or Academic IELTS 5.5. Applicants whose native language is English are exempt from submitting official English proficiency evidence.

About the programme

The Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) offers the TICAD9 African Scholarship for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to develop highly skilled African researchers, academics and professionals.

The scholarship is provided through cooperation between the governments of Egypt and Japan, with support from E-JUST and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The programme aims to strengthen Africa's human resource capacity in science, technology and innovation while building a future African STI network.

For the Fall 2027 academic session, scholarships are available for eligible African applicants seeking Master's or PhD degrees in selected academic fields.

PhD students may also qualify for a short-term research visit to Japan lasting up to six months, subject to fulfilling the programme's requirements.

Who can apply

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must be citizens of an African country, excluding Egypt.
• Must currently have a home address in an African country.
• Must be researchers, instructors or individuals expected to pursue careers in research or academia.
• Must seek an M.Sc. or PhD degree in an eligible field of study.
• Must not be serving in the military.
• Must satisfy E-JUST's admission requirements.
• Must pass the academic interview and oral examination.

Applicants who are expected to return to their home universities or institutions after completing their studies are preferred.

Currently employed teaching or research assistants should provide an official endorsement letter from their institution confirming that they are expected to return to their jobs after completing their postgraduate studies.

What you get

The E-JUST TICAD9 Scholarship is fully funded and provides:

• Full tuition fee coverage.
• Single accommodation at the E-JUST dormitory.
• Monthly living stipend.
• Medical care.
• Return international flight tickets between the applicant's home country and Egypt.
• Up to six months of research visits to Japan for eligible PhD students who fulfil the programme's requirements.

Scholarship duration:

• Master's degree: Two years, plus up to six months of preparatory courses if necessary.
• PhD degree: Three years, plus up to six months of preparatory courses if necessary.
• PhD for E-JUST alumni: Three years for graduates who obtained their Master's degree at E-JUST.

The scholarship is awarded on a full-time basis. Recipients are expected to dedicate themselves to their studies and research at E-JUST and are not permitted to work elsewhere during the scholarship period.

Continued funding depends on maintaining good academic standing, with progress evaluated every six months.

How to apply

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

1. Visit the official E-JUST online application portal: https://eduportal.ejust.edu.eg/
2. Select the international admission application for the Fall 2027 semester.
3. Choose the appropriate postgraduate programme and research area.
4. Complete the online application form.
5. Upload all required supporting documents.
6. Submit your application before January 10, 2027.
7. Prepare for the academic interview and oral examination if shortlisted.

Applicants should also consult the official scholarship webpage for programme details and application instructions.

Documents required

Applicants must upload scanned copies of the following documents through the online application portal:

For all applicants:

• Research proposal related to the selected research area.
• Statement of Purpose explaining why you want to study at E-JUST.
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• B.Sc. certificate and academic transcript, including the grading system. Both sides of the transcript must be scanned.
• Complete B.Sc. graduation project (mandatory for Engineering and Computer Science and Information Technology applicants).
• Two academic recommendation letters from professors or former academic advisers.
• English language proficiency certificate, where applicable.
• Personal data page of a valid passport, with at least two years of validity from the application date.
• Recent professional passport-style photograph (4 × 6 cm).
• E-JUST designated health certificate form.
• E-JUST security application form.
• University or faculty handbook showing registration requirements, graduation requirements, assessment methods, grading system and academic curriculum.

Additional documents for PhD applicants:

• M.Sc. certificate and academic transcript.
• M.Sc. thesis or thesis abstract/summary.
• Statement of the M.Sc. thesis title if it is not included in the degree certificate or transcript.

Additional document for currently employed teaching and research assistants:

• Official endorsement letter from the applicant's university or institution.
• The letter must confirm that the applicant is expected to return to their institution after completing the postgraduate programme.
• It must be signed and stamped by the affiliated institution.

Important document instructions:

• Documents must be in English. Documents issued in other languages must have official English translations.
• Applicants who pass the interview will be required to submit certified hard copies of their documents.
• Documents must be certified by the Egyptian Embassy in the country where the granting authority (university) is located.
• Original documents submitted to E-JUST will not be returned.
• Applicants are responsible for expenses incurred during the selection process, including document preparation, travel, photographs and visa applications.

Important dates

Official application portal: https://eduportal.ejust.edu.eg/

Official scholarship information: https://www.ejust.edu.eg/international-scholarships