Selected candidates 2026 spanish languages courses

 

Selected candidates 2026 specialized courses – Pending resolution

With the support of the Directorate-General for Relations with Africa of the Government of the Canary Islands, the Women for Africa Foundation launches a new edition of the Learn Africa Canarias programme, an online training initiative aimed at African women who are university students or graduates. The programme seeks to strengthen their professional skills, enhance their employability and promote their leadership in strategic sectors for the sustainable development of the African continent.

Since its creation in 2020, Learn Africa Canarias has become one of the leading educational cooperation initiatives between the Canary Islands and Africa. Thanks to the commitment of the Government of the Canary Islands and the academic and professional institutions participating in the programme, 1,211 women from 46 African countries have already gained access to high-quality training opportunities through the 1,617 scholarships awarded to date.

The 2026 call for applications represents a new step forward in this shared commitment to African women’s talent. With more than 450 scholarships available, this edition will be the most ambitious in the programme’s history and reflects the strong commitment of the Government of the Canary Islands to the training and employability of African women within the framework of the Canary Islands–Africa Strategy.

This year’s training offer has been designed to address emerging needs in African labour markets and the global challenges of sustainable development. New areas of study include artificial intelligence, circular economy and sustainable waste management, sustainable project development, equal opportunities in strategic sectors, and advanced business management. These new topics complement an already established portfolio of courses in areas such as digital transformation, entrepreneurship, sustainable tourism, international relations and Spanish language learning.

The courses will be delivered by leading institutions from the Canary Islands, including the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), the University of La Laguna (ULL), the University Foundation of Las Palmas (FULP), the General Foundation of the University of La Laguna (FGULL), the Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC), the Provincial Federation of Metal and New Technologies Companies of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (FEMETE) and, as a new addition this year, the Provincial Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Metal and New Technologies Companies of Las Palmas (FEMEPA), which joins the programme to further expand specialised training opportunities.

All courses will be delivered online between July and November 2026, facilitating access for participants across the African continent.

Places are limited. Therefore, each applicant may apply for one specialised training scholarship and, additionally, one Spanish language scholarship. Courses will close once all available places have been filled.

If you are an African woman with a commitment to personal growth, leadership and social transformation, this call is for you. Your talent, your education and your commitment can make a difference. We look forward to receiving your application!

Course applications will close as soon as all available places are filled, therefore, it is recommended to submit your application as soon as possible.

Only applications received through the website will be accepted; those sent through email will not be accepted.

• Be a woman, have African nationality and live in an African country.
• Be enrolled in an African university or have a university degree issued in an African country. The degree required may vary depending on the scholarship requested (see detailed information of each scholarship).
• Have a stable internet connection and the appropriate technical equipment (computer, laptop, tablet …). All courses are delivered online.
• Fulfill the specific requirements and have the technical/technological material required for the scholarship you are applying for.
• Only one application per person for each group of scholarships will be accepted (a specialized course and, additionally, a Spanish language course).

Through this call for scholarships, specialized courses and language courses are offered. Remember that you can only apply for one scholarship from each group, and all the courses will be taken online.

Bear in mind that a high level of the language in which the courses are taught (Spanish, English or French) is required.

The final outcome will be published at the end of July on our website (www.mujeresporafrica.es). Only selected candidates will be personally contacted.

Before applying, have a look at each group of scholarships to check the courses available:

In the following link you can find a guide where we explain how to apply for a scholarship, step by step:

STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

A spcecialised committee from the Women for Africa Foundation will conduct the evaluation of all the applications on the basis of the documents received.

Specifically, the following documents will be taken into account:

• CV
• Motivation letter
• Languages

Results will be personally communicated to each of the selected candidates.

The final outcome will not be personally communicated to unsuccessful candidates.

Once the selected candidates have been informed, they will have seven working days to accept the scholarship. Failure to express acceptance within the established period implies the loss of the scholarship and its reassignment to the next candidate according to the order established in the selection process.

• These online scholarships cover registration, tuition fees and certificate issuance costs.
• You must have a properly configured computer equipment and operating system to follow the online course, including Internet connection, web browser, operating system, desktop applications, webcam, Zoom/Microsoft Teams applications, etc.
• In order to know the language of the course you want to apply for, it is important that you read carefully the information shown in the description of the course you are interested in. Before applying, make sure you are aware of all the language and additional requirements.
• For Spanish language scholarships, proof of proficiency at the level immediately below the one applied for is required (i.e. if you are applying for the B2 Spanish course, you must provide proof of B1 Spanish proficiency).
• The selected candidate who abandons the course before its completion without presenting a duly justified reason will be penalised in future calls for scholarships.

Acceptance of a scholarship implies the recipient’s commitment to:

• Participate actively, responsibly, and consistently in the training programme for which she has been selected, complying with the academic requirements, the regulations of the host institution, and the conditions established by the Women for Africa Foundation and its partner institutions.
• Regularly follow the training activities, attend the scheduled sessions, and complete the assignments and assessments required to make proper use of the training opportunity.
• Maintain regular communication with the academic institution and the Women for Africa Foundation whenever requested, particularly in the event of circumstances that may affect the normal implementation of the scholarship.
• Inform the Women for Africa Foundation of any personal, academic, or professional circumstance that may prevent or hinder the successful completion of the training programme.
• Be aware that withdrawal from the programme or repeated lack of participation without duly justified cause may result in the revocation of the scholarship and/or exclusion from future scholarship calls, programmes, or activities promoted by the Women for Africa Foundation.

Upon completion of the studies for which the scholarship has been awarded, recipients undertake to:

• Complete an evaluation survey so that the Women for Africa Foundation can assess the results achieved and, where appropriate, introduce improvements to the programme.
• Provide information on their academic and professional trajectory after the scholarship when requested by the Foundation for monitoring, impact assessment, and reporting purposes to partner and funding institutions.
• Become part of the Learn Africa alumnae network and participate, whenever possible, in academic, professional, and leadership development activities organised by the Women for Africa Foundation or by institutions within its network of partners, thereby contributing to the strengthening of the Learn Africa community and to the exchange of knowledge and experiences among beneficiaries.

IMPORTANT REMINDER!

• Places are limited, so only one application per person is allowed for each group of scholarships.You may apply for a specialized course scholarship and/or a Spanish language course scholarship.
• Before applying for a scholarship, make sure you meet the General Requirement as well as the specific requirements listed in the description of the scholarship you want to apply for.
• Make sure you have a good Internet connection to be able to follow the courses remotely.
• Prepare in advance each and every document required to apply for the scholarship (Required Documents).
• Check your email regularly (the one you provided in your application) to find out if you have been selected. Remember that if you are selected, you will have 7 natural days to accept the scholarship after receiving the notification.

 

When and how will I know if I have been selected? If I am not selected, will you contact me? Can I apply for the scholarship if I am missing any document? How can I know if my scholarship application has been submitted correctly? What should I do after applying for the scholarship? What expenses does the scholarship cover? What devices do I need? When does the course start and when does it end? If I applied for a scholarship from the Learn Africa program in previous calls and I was not selected, can I send my application again? I was already a beneficiary of the Learn Africa program in a previous call, can I submit my application again? I am having trouble submitting my application online, can I submit it by mail?

If you have any questions, it is very important that you consult the FAQ section to answer them.

IMPORTANT: We will not respond to queries that are answered in that section.

For truly urgent issues that are not answered in the previous section, you can send an email to:

LearnAfricaCanarias@mujeresporafrica.es