WARC Travel Grant for African Scholars and Graduate Students 2025

The WARC Travel Grant aims to foster intra-African academic collaboration by supporting West African scholars and graduate students in conducting research visits across the continent. It provides funding to cover travel costs (up to $1,500) and a stipend of $1,500. The grant enables researchers to access libraries and archives, collaborate with colleagues at African institutions, or conduct field research at sites within Africa. The program is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, through a grant from the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.

• Table of Content
• About West African Research Association (WARA)
• WARC Travel Grant
• Aim and Benefits of WARC Travel Grant
• Requirements for WARC Travel Grant Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for WARC Travel Grant
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About West African Research Association (WARA)

WARA is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the promotion of research on West Africa and the diaspora, scholarly exchange, the dissemination of accurate information on West Africa and its diasporic communities, and increasing awareness of the critical place of West Africa in the global community. Founded in 1989, WARA’s mission is to promote research and scholarly exchange between West African and US scholars and institutions through its research fellowships, conferences, and publications; and through the many programs headquartered at WARA’s research center in Dakar,... continue reading

WARC Travel Grant

Aim and Benefits of WARC Travel Grant

• Travel costs covered up to $1,500.
• Research stipend of $1,500.
• Access to libraries, archives, and research sites in Africa.
• Collaboration opportunities with African scholars and institutions.

Requirements for WARC Travel Grant Qualification

• Open only to nationals of West African countries.
• Applicants must be graduate students or scholars affiliated with a West African university, college, or research institution.
• Priority will be given to applicants affiliated with West African institutions.

Interview date, Process and Venue for WARC Travel Grant

• Relevance of the proposed travel to the applicant’s research.
• Significance of the project and how travel contributes to its success.
• Clarity and quality of the research proposal.
• Academic qualifications and research record.
• Feasibility of the budget and travel plan.

Documents Required for Application

• Abstract (50-80 words) summarizing the proposed activity.
• Project/Research description (max. 6 double-spaced pages) explaining why travel is essential.
• Proposed budget outlining expected expenses.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) including research and teaching experience.
• Photocopy of the applicant’s passport (must be a West African national).
• Recommendation letter from a professor (if a graduate student) or a research colleague.
• Additional documents depending on the purpose of travel:
  • If visiting another institution: Invitation letter from the host institution.
  • If consulting archives/materials: Description of collections and their relevance to the research.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit WARC webpage