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Language: English

What do I need to Apply?

The applicant should submit all the required documents, together with the application form in digital format. Exceptions may apply based on country realities.

  • Completed COTRA scholarship application form
  • Evidence of Nationality from either applicant's passport data page or a National ID issued by a national authority.
  • Letters (2) of academic reference from the home institution/university
  • Academic Testimonials and Certified transcripts and certificates obtained-in previous degrees.
  • Concept note for PhD applicants only
  • Certificate of language proficiency; where the language of instruction in the programme applied for is different from that used in your previous studies.

The above-mentioned documents MUST be submitted with the application form, only then will the application documents considered complete, else, the application is incomplete and will be cancelled.