- Duration: 6 to 12 months
- Funding: €3,000 to support the research project
- Location: Research conducted in an African country or within an African context
- Application Fees: No application fees
- Application Process: Submit an online application form along with a research proposal
- Fields of Study: Social sciences, economics, health, law, culture, and other feminist-related fields
- Program Output: Completion of a research paper and presentation of findings
Publish Date
3/28/2026
Application Deadline
3/31/2026
Opportunity Type
Scholarships
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros
Description
The Fatou Sow Scholarship is a program designed to support young African women engaged or interested in feminist research by funding research projects focused on women’s issues and gender justice in Africa. The scholarship aims to strengthen the production of feminist knowledge rooted in local contexts and encourages critical analysis of issues such as rights, health, economy, and culture. It targets students, researchers, and activists who wish to conduct field research that contributes to social change.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a woman
- Age between 18 and 35 years
- From an African country or of African descent (diaspora)
- Interest or experience in feminist issues
- Submission of a clear and feasible research proposal
- Demonstrated research methodology
- Open to students, researchers, and activists
Opportunity Benefits
- Financial grant of €3,000
- Support for conducting independent field research
- Opportunity to develop academic and research skills
- Ability to view or publish search results
- Networking with a community of African feminist researchers
- Opportunity to contribute to social and policy change related to women’s issues
