Canary Islands Scholarship Program for African Postgraduate Students

Overview

On November 13, 2025, the Canary Islands government formalized a collaboration with the Fundación Canaria General de la Universidad de La Laguna to oversee the 2025/2026 scholarship program for African postgraduate students at the university.

This initiative aims to:

• Promote higher education
• Strengthen ties between the Canary Islands and African nations

It reflects the government's broader strategy to:

• Foster international cooperation
• Promote economic diversification

Program Details

The agreement specifies:

• Distribution of funds to support targeted students
• Provisions for managing and justifying expenditures
• Tracking progress

Funding specifics:

• Six scholarships for master's studies
• Grant of €15,560 per student
• Managed by the university’s foundation

Responsibilities

• The government will:
  • Provide funding
  • Oversee compliance
• The foundation will:
  • Handle the distribution of funds
  • Manage accounting

Strategic Significance

"This program underscores the strategic importance of Africa for Canary Islands' foreign relations and economic interests."

• Demonstrates the government’s effort to leverage higher education as a tool for:
  • Fostering international links
  • Developing skilled human capital

Duration and Oversight

• The agreement runs from September 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026
• Includes provisions for:
  • Extensions
  • Oversight to ensure accountability and transparency