CBIAS Scholarships 2026 for African Students: Undergraduate & Graduate
The Emerging Researchers and Professionals in Ageing – African Network (ERPAAN) provides scholarship and award opportunities for students and emerging researchers interested in ageing research across African communities.
For 2026, ERPAAN lists the CBIAS Undergraduate Scholarship, CBIAS Graduate Scholarship, and the Chukwudi Ogbueche Memorial ERPAAN Award.
CBIAS Undergraduate Scholarship
The CBIAS Undergraduate Scholarship supports student research on ageing across Sub-Saharan Africa. It is designed around a problem-identifying and problem-solving approach, with research focused on community-based ageing priorities.
Research Focus
Applicants can propose research addressing:
- Ageing-related opportunities
- Challenges affecting older adults
- Solutions to ageing-related problems
- Priority areas relevant to communities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Required Materials
Applicants are required to prepare:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Research proposal
- Budget plan
- Supervisor support letter
- Academic transcript
Applicants should use the scholarship application form and review the detailed call before submitting their application.
CBIAS Graduate Scholarship 2026
The 2026 CBIAS Graduate Scholarship supports master’s students conducting ageing research using the e-Delphi methodology.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of a Sub-Saharan African country
- Be in the first year of a master’s programme
- Conduct research related to ageing using the e-Delphi methodology
Scholarship Award
Four awards are available:
- 1 award for East Africa
- 1 award for South Africa
- 2 awards for West Africa
Each selected applicant receives CAD $250.
Deadline
September 30, 2026, by 8:00 PM Nigerian time.
Chukwudi Ogbueche Memorial ERPAAN Award
The Chukwudi Ogbueche Memorial ERPAAN Award is a yearly memorial award established to honour Chukwudi Ogbueche and recognise excellence in gerontological and geriatric physiotherapy.
Eligibility
The award is for the top student in the gerontological/geriatric physiotherapy course at Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Award Value
₦100,000
The award is presented yearly.
Document Checklist
For the CBIAS Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants should have:
- ☐ Cover letter
- ☐ CV
- ☐ Research proposal
- ☐ Budget plan
- ☐ Supervisor support letter
- ☐ Academic transcript
For the CBIAS Graduate Scholarship, applicants should follow the requirements contained in the 2026 e-Delphi call and scholarship application form.
How to Apply
Visit the ERPAAN scholarships page, select the relevant CBIAS opportunity, review the detailed call, prepare the required documents and submit the application through the designated application form.
Official ERPAAN Scholarships Page:
Deadline
The CBIAS Graduate Scholarship 2026 closes on September 30, 2026, at 8:00 pm
The ERPAAN page does not state a separate deadline for the CBIAS Undergraduate Scholarship on the current awards page. The Chukwudi Ogbueche Memorial ERPAAN Award is awarded yearly.
Conclusion
ERPAAN’s scholarships and awards provide opportunities for students and emerging researchers interested in ageing research, gerontology and geriatric care in African communities, with the 2026 CBIAS Graduate Scholarship offering four CAD $250 awards across African regions.
