Scholarship Opportunities

The African Development Bank (AfDB), through its landmark 2024–2033 Ten-Year Strategy, has partnered with Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) to launch the AfDB–Shanghai Ocean University Scholarship, one of the most ambitious scholarship initiatives ever created for Africa’s fisheries and blue economy professionals. This fully funded program aims to produce a new generation of African scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders who will spearhead the sustainable transformation of the continent’s vast aquatic and marine resources. Open to talented nationals from all 54 AfDB Regional Member Countries, the scholarship supports both short-term Summer School immersion programs and long-term Master’s and PhD degrees in aquaculture, marine science, ocean governance, and related fields. Successful scholars will