WIPO Academy 2025 Masters Scholarship for African Students

Published: 23 Apr 2025

This Master's Degree is offered jointly with the WIPO Academy, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), and Africa University (Mutare, Zimbabwe), with financial assistance from the Government of Japan.
All courses incorporate the theoretical and doctrinal foundations of the legal regime as well as the practical aspects of the particular areas of law.

Subjects covered 

• Patents and Utilitiy 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, Techonology Transfer and Licensing, Artificial Intelligence
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship 
• Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights 
• Practical Training ARIPO

WIPO Academy Masters Scholarship

Application Deadline	April 30, 2025
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	Zimbabwe
Type	Masters
Sponsor	World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of WIPO Academy Masters Scholarship

A number of WIPO scholarships are available. Scholarships cover:

• 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 (second lower class) degree 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)  
• Recent Curriculum Vitae  
• DL101 Course Certificate  
• WIPO Scholarship Application letter

Application Deadline

April 30, 2025

How to Apply