Paulesi Alumni Association

Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership 2026 (Fully-funded)

The Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership is designed to support aspirational public health leaders across Africa in acquiring advanced skills to strategize, manage, and guide public health programmes.

Details: https://opd.to/48Q4Nhh | Deadline: Jan 30

• Monday, 17 November 2025 – PAULESI Doctoral Degree Conferment

Today, 17th November 2025, the Pan African University Life and Earth Sciences Institute (PAULESI) graduation ceremony ♥️ ❤️ 💖 will take place !

PhD Programmes (33 Total)
• Petroleum Geoscience – 8
• Environmental Management – 7
• Reproductive Health – 6
• Plant Breeding – 6
• Mineral Exploration – 5
• Reproductive Biology – 1

🎓✨ Welcome to the Paulesi Alumni Association! ✨🎓

Congratulations to our newest graduates! You are now part of a powerful network of innovators, leaders, and changemakers. The Alumni Association is your lifelong community, connecting you to opportunities, mentorship, and collaboration across the globe.

Together, we carry forward the Paulesi spirit of excellence and impact.
Welcome aboard your journey continues here!

🎓 PAULESI Convocation Ceremony!

We are delighted to celebrate our brilliant graduates at the 2025 *Convocation Ceremony*, taking place on *Saturday, 15 November and Monday, 17 November* at the International Conference Centre, *University of Ibadan*.

This year’s celebration marks a special milestone: the formal introduction of the PAULESI Alumni Association to the graduating class. We are honoured to have *Yemisi Oyetunde* (Class of 2021/2022, MSc Medicinal Plant Research and Drug Development) representing the Association with a dedicated presentation.

🌟 Let’s congratulate our new graduates and welcome them into the growing PAULESI alumni community a network of excellence, innovation, and impact! 🌟

What an inspiring session! 🌟
Today, we had an empowering leadership talk with Patrick Mots’oene, a 2025 Mandela Washington Fellow.

Patrick shared deeply from his journey — from civic and community leadership to building a powerful leadership vision.

A key highlight was the CliftonStrengths Assessment, which helps you recognize your strengths and shape your personal leadership style.

He also emphasized how the Fellowship opens doors to global networks, mentorship, and lifelong learning.

His message was clear:
✨ Leadership is a journey of learning, unlearning, and growing.

✨ Give yourself permission to evolve

If you are a change maker — in your community or your home — the Mandela Washington Fellowship is an opportunity you should grab.

Thank you, Patrick, for your inspiration. 🙏

Hello lovely Alumni! 🌟

Join our special session this Saturday, November 8, 2025 where we will be hosting Patrick Mots’oene, a 2025 Mandela Washington fellow.

Patrick will be sharing his journey as part of the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship. Tips, insights, and inspiration await!

Don’t miss it! ✨

This is your chance to pave the way for your own leadership journey. ✨

Join us here: https://meet.google.com/afb-yzju-xgm

🌍 JOIN THE PAN-AFRICAN UNIVERSITY TEAM🌍

The Pan-African University is hiring for TWO exciting positions in Yaoundé, Cameroon to support our project empowering female teachers and school leaders in crisis situations through mobile-based learning.

POSITION 1: Instructional eCourse Designer

💰 Salary: $1,500 USD/month
📅 Duration: 11 months
🎯 Key Skills: eLearning development, Adobe Creative Suite, Moodle LMS, multimedia production

POSITION 2: Lead LMS Administrator & Full-Stack Developer

💰 Salary: $2,000 USD/month
📅 Duration: 11 months
🎯 Key Skills: GOOCUS & Moodle administration, DART, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL

About the Project:

Working with UNESCO IICBA, you'll contribute to the Pan African Virtual and E-University (PAVEU) initiative, a flagship African Union project advancing Agenda 2063's vision for education transformation across the continent.

What We're Looking For:

✅ Bilingual (English/French) professionals
✅ Proven technical expertise
✅ Passion for educational technology
✅ Commitment to Africa's educational development

📧 How to Apply:

⏰ **Application Deadline:** [November 30th 2025 at 05:00 PM Central African time.]

🔗 Full details: [see link on 1st comment of this post]

News details The project Empowering Female Teachers and School Leaders in Crisis Situations through Integrating Mobile-based Learning in the Pan African Virtual and Electronic University (PAVEU) Initiative” aims to empower female teachers and school leaders in crisis situation through integrating mobile based ...

🚀 Dear PAULESI Alumni

We’re excited to host Patrick Mots’oene, a member of the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship cohort, who will share his experience and tips from the program.

Join us on Saturday, November 8, 2025, for this great opportunity to learn directly from someone who’s been through it and get inspired for future opportunities!

Join here: https://meet.google.com/afb-yzju-xgm

See you there ✨

DAAD Sub-Saharan Scholarship 2026 – Fully Funded Master’s & PhD Opportunities in Africa

The DAAD Sub-Saharan Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity for African students who are passionate about research, innovation, and sustainable development.

Scholarship Summary

Host Region: Africa (Sub-Saharan Region)

Provider: DAAD

Level of Study: Master’s, PhD

Funding: Fully Funded

Deadline: 27 November 2025

Scholarship Benefits:

✅ Full tuition fee coverage at eligible host institutions
✅ Monthly stipends for living expenses
✅ Research grants and travel allowances (for in-region scholars)
✅ Academic and professional support through the DAAD network
✅ Opportunities to collaborate with German institutions and DAAD alumni

This package ensures that scholars can focus entirely on their studies without financial strain.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify, applicants must:

Be citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country

Hold a Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s applicants) or a Master’s degree (for PhD applicants)

Plan to study in their home country or another country within Sub-Saharan Africa

Special consideration is given to:

Female applicants

Candidates from underrepresented or less privileged regions

Fields of Study:

Master’s programmes may include:

Physics (by Research)

Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases

Bioinformatics

Soil & Water Engineering

Food Science & Technology

Environmental Health

Energy Technology

Education in Research

Geomatics

Public Health

PhD programmes may include:

Parasitology

Pharmacology

Food Chemistry

Biostatistics

Soil & Water Engineering

How to Apply:

1️⃣ Visit the official DAAD Sub-Saharan Scholarship page: https://lnkd.in/d9yHuhJB
2️⃣ Choose your preferred programme (Master’s or PhD)
3️⃣ Register on the DAAD online portal and complete the form accurately
4️⃣ Submit your documents before 27 November 2025
5️⃣ Wait for confirmation or interview instructions

Don’t miss this golden chance to study at some of Africa’s top institutions, connect with global networks, and drive sustainable change across the continent.

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