Science for Africa Foundation Event Scholarships 2027: Apply for Funding to Attend the Global Mental Health in Africa Conference (GMHAC2027)

Mental health is one of Africa's most under-funded health challenges — and the people who understand it best are often the ones who can least afford to attend the conferences where decisions are made. The Science for Africa Foundation Event Scholarships change that.

What it is

The Science for Africa Foundation, with the Mental Health Innovation Network, is funding a limited number of Event Scholarships for the Global Mental Health in Africa Conference 2027 (GMHAC2027) — one of the continent's leading gatherings on mental health research, policy and services.

What the scholarship covers

• Attendance at GMHAC2027
• Support for researchers, students, practitioners, advocates and people with lived experience who face financial barriers to participation

Who can apply

Anyone working or studying in African mental health — researchers, clinicians, students, community advocates and lived-experience voices — who needs financial support to attend.

Why it matters for Ugandans

Uganda has a severe shortage of mental health professionals, and Ugandan researchers and advocates are under-represented at continental conferences. This scholarship is a direct route for Ugandans to present their work, learn from peers across Africa and influence how mental health is prioritised on the continent.

How to apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the Science for Africa Foundation — apply early to secure a place.

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Prepare a clear statement of how attending will strengthen your work — scholarships like this prioritise applicants with a concrete plan to use what they learn. See the official listing for the application form.