Brempong Owusu-Antwi Scholarship (BOAS) 2026 – Adventist University of Africa
Scholarship Description
The Brempong Owusu-Antwi Scholarship (BOAS) is a need-based scholarship fund established at the Adventist University of Africa (AUA) to support worthy postgraduate students from Africa who demonstrate financial need. AUA is a Seventh-day Adventist institution for higher learning in Africa, located in Nairobi, Kenya, offering Master's and Doctoral programmes.
The scholarship is made possible through the generous support of donors who recognise that there are many worthy students across Africa who, despite their strong commitment to learning, do not have adequate financial resources to complete a graduate programme. The Brempong Owusu-Antwi Scholarship aims to bridge this gap by providing financial assistance to students who fulfil the guidelines.
AUA offers this scholarship to any registered student who meets the criteria, helping to develop leaders who will make a positive impact on the African continent.
Scholarship Location
The scholarship is tenable at the Adventist University of Africa (AUA), Nairobi, Kenya. The university serves students from across the African continent at its main campus and extension sites.
Scholarship Deadline
Scholarship applications are accepted during two annual application windows.
Application Window 1: January 1 – January 31
Application Window 2: July 1 – July 31
Review Meetings: First week of February (for January applications) and August (for July applications)
Recommendation: Submit your application by the last day of January or July. Late applications will not be considered.
Host Institution
Adventist University of Africa (AUA) – a Seventh-day Adventist institution for higher learning in Africa, located in Nairobi, Kenya. AUA offers postgraduate programmes designed to develop leaders for the African continent. The University Management Board approves all scholarship award decisions.
Level and Fields of Study
Levels: Master's and Doctoral (PhD) programmes at AUA.
Fields: All postgraduate programmes offered at AUA are eligible. These include programmes in Theology, Leadership, Education, Business, Public Health, and other disciplines relevant to Africa's development. Applicants should check AUA's programme offerings for specific fields.
Target Group
Matriculated AUA students from the African continent who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is open to students at the main campus and extension sites. Female students, applicants from AUA un-entered territories, and those with challenging backgrounds may receive exceptions to standard criteria.
Scholarship Duration & Amount
Duration: Scholarships are awarded on a per-session basis and are limited to the annual amount available for a given year. Recipients must reapply for continued funding.
Amount: The scholarship is applied to the current tuition fee and not to the student's debt. The exact amount varies based on available funds and the number of recipients.
Criteria for consideration:
- Scholarships are granted to students who have made or can make a contribution to their financial responsibility using non-scholarship funds and/or student work credit.
- All scholarship requests must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.
📊 Important Note: The scholarship is applied to current tuition fees, not to past debt. Students must demonstrate their own financial contribution alongside the scholarship.
Scholarship Eligibility
Academic requirements:
- The student must have completed one full session of courses at AUA.
- Minimum CGPA of 3.00 for Master's programme and 3.33 for Doctoral programme.
- Exceptions: In certain cases, exceptions can be made for:
- Female students
- AUA un-entered territories
- Applicants with challenging backgrounds
Application requirements:
- Completed Application Form
- A personal statement demonstrating financial need (part of the application form)
- Copy of Account Statement (can be provided by the Finance Office representative on the Committee)
- Agreement to write a thank-you letter to the donor/AUA and post a positive message of gratitude if the scholarship is granted
- One letter of recommendation from an AUA faculty member — or from any one of these:
- The home union/conference
- The employing organization
- The local church
✅ Eligible Candidates
- Matriculated AUA students (Master's or Doctoral).
- Completed one full session of courses at AUA.
- Minimum CGPA: 3.00 (Master's) or 3.33 (Doctoral).
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Willing to write a thank-you letter if awarded.
- Female students, AUA un-entered territories, and challenging backgrounds may qualify for exceptions.
❌ Ineligible Candidates
- Students who have not completed one full session at AUA.
- Those with CGPA below 3.00 (Master's) or 3.33 (Doctoral) unless an exception applies.
- Applicants without demonstrated financial need.
- Students who have not submitted a complete application by the deadline.
- Those unable to provide a recommendation letter.
Application Procedure
- Complete one full session of courses – You must be a matriculated AUA student who has completed one full session of courses at AUA before applying.
- Check your CGPA – Ensure you meet the minimum CGPA requirement (3.00 for Master's, 3.33 for Doctoral) or qualify for an exception.
- Prepare required documents – Gather the following:
- Completed Scholarship Application Form (available from AUA)
- Personal statement demonstrating financial need
- Copy of Account Statement (from Finance Office)
- One letter of recommendation (from AUA faculty, home union/conference, employing organization, or local church)
- Agreement to write a thank-you letter if awarded
- Submit your application – Send all documents to [email protected] by the deadline:
- January window: Submit by 31 January
- July window: Submit by 31 July
- Application review – The Scholarship Committee reviews applications according to the criteria and meets in the first week of February (January applications) or August (July applications).
- Award approval – Scholarship award decisions are forwarded by the Committee Chair to the University Management Board for approval.
- Notification – The Scholarship Secretary (or designee) informs students of scholarship decisions by email following University Management Board approval. The notification includes:
- Amount awarded (in USD)
- Reasons if not awarded
Important notes: All applications must meet the deadline to be considered. The scholarship is applied to current tuition fees, not to existing debt. Students who receive the scholarship must write a thank-you letter to the donor/AUA and post a positive message of gratitude.
Official Website & Application Links
Adventist University of Africa – Scholarships Page
Scholarship Email: [email protected]
AUA Main Website: https://www.aua.ac.ke
💡 Final Thoughts and Key Requirements
The Brempong Owusu-Antwi Scholarship offers valuable financial support for postgraduate students at the Adventist University of Africa who demonstrate financial need. To be eligible, students must have completed at least one full session of courses at AUA and maintain a strong academic record (CGPA 3.00 for Master's or 3.33 for Doctoral).
Key strategies for a successful application:
- Ensure you have completed at least one full session of courses at AUA before applying.
- Maintain a strong CGPA — minimum 3.00 for Master's or 3.33 for Doctoral students.
- Prepare a clear and compelling personal statement demonstrating your financial need.
- Secure a recommendation letter from an AUA faculty member or an approved alternative (home union/conference, employer, or local church).
- Submit your application by 31 January or 31 July — late applications will not be considered.
- Be prepared to write a thank-you letter to the donor/AUA if awarded.
- Keep your account statement current through the Finance Office.
Important reminders: The scholarship is applied to current tuition fees only, not to past debt. Scholarships are limited to the annual amount available for a given year. The University Management Board must approve all award decisions. Female students, applicants from AUA un-entered territories, and those with challenging backgrounds may qualify for exceptions to the standard criteria.
Brempong Owusu-Antwi Scholarship 2026 – FAQ
What is the Brempong Owusu-Antwi Scholarship?
It is a need-based scholarship fund at the Adventist University of Africa (AUA) to support postgraduate students from Africa who demonstrate financial need.
What are the CGPA requirements?
Master's students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.00; Doctoral students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.33. Exceptions may apply for female students, AUA un-entered territories, and applicants with challenging backgrounds.
What are the application deadlines?
Applications are accepted from January 1–31 and July 1–31. Late applications are not considered.
How do I apply?
Submit a completed application form, personal statement, account statement, and one recommendation letter to [email protected] by the deadline.
Does the scholarship cover past debt?
No. The scholarship is applied to current tuition fees only, not to previous student debt.
Do I need to be an AUA student to apply?
Yes. You must be a matriculated AUA student who has completed at least one full session of courses at AUA.
What happens if I am awarded the scholarship?
You will receive a notification by email with the amount awarded. You must write a thank-you letter to the donor/AUA and post a positive message of gratitude.