WIPO Academy 2025 Masters Scholarship for African Students
This master’s programme is delivered in collaboration with the WIPO Academy, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), and Africa University (Mutare, Zimbabwe) and receives financial support from the Government of Japan.
Each course includes both the theoretical and doctrinal underpinnings of the legal framework, alongside practical components relevant to each specific field of law.
Subjects covered
Patents and Utility Models
Industrial designs
Branding (Trademarks)
Branding (Geographical Indications and Unfair Competition)
Copyright and Related rights
IP and Public Health; Food Security and Biotechnology
Traditional Knowledge, Folklore and Genetic Resources
IP, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises and IP Management
IP Asset Management, Strategic Planning, Technology Transfer and Licensing, Artificial Intelligence
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
Practical Training ARIPO
Benefits of WIPO Academy Masters Scholarship
The scholarship covers:
Return ticket
Registration and tuition fees
Full board and lodging
Medical insurance
Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants. Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter they will be provided with relevant information, including travel arrangements.
Requirements for WIPO Academy Masters Scholarship
To be considered, applicants shall:
Be nationals of an African country;
Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (second lower class) from a recognized university in any discipline; and
Be fluent in English.
A pass in DL 101 (WIPO free course)
Application Documents
University Degree(s) (translated in English)
For non-native speakers proof of English language: TOEFL/CAE or acceptable equivalent
Transcript of University studies (Translated in English)
