Applications are now open for the 2026 LASOMA (Laser Enabled Manufacturing of Solar Systems) Scholarship Programme for African students seeking Masters and PhD opportunities in physics-ai-on-enzyme-engineering/">engineering and related disciplines.
The scholarship programme is aimed at building research capacity in solar manufacturing across Africa through advanced laser technologies and AI-powered systems. The initiative is supported by the African Union and co-funded by the European Union.
Participating Universities and Programmes
- Pentecost University, Ghana
- PhD Engineering Physics/Actuating Intelligence Engineering Systems
- MSc Intelligent Engineering Systems
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
- PhD Mechatronic Engineering
- MSc Mechatronic Engineering
- Federal University, Lokoja, Nigeria
- PhD Engineering Physics
- MSc Solid State Physics
- MSc Engineering Physics
- Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
- PhD Industrial and Production Engineering
- PhD Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
- M.Eng Mechanical Engineering (Materials and Metallurgical, Industrial and Production)
- PhD Engineering Physics/Actuating Intelligence Engineering Systems
- MSc Intelligent Engineering Systems
- PhD Industrial and Production Engineering
- PhD Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
- M.Eng Mechanical Engineering (Materials and Metallurgical, Industrial and Production)
- Applicants must be nationals of an African country.
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in relevant engineering disciplines.
- Applicants should demonstrate strong academic and research potential.
- Female candidates, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants must meet the academic and language requirements of the host university.
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Research proposal
- Two recommendation letters
- Completed application form
- 2-minute elevator pitch video (for PhD applicants only)
- Application Opens: May 8, 2026
- Application Deadline: June 22, 2026
- Notification of Selected Applicants: July 13, 2026
- Programme Start Date: September 2026
For more information, contact: infolasoma@pentvars.edu.gh
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