Application Deadline: 20 April 2025.
Applications are now open for the 2026 WFSA Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Scholarships. The 19th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, from 15-19 April 2026. WCA is the only truly global anaesthesiology congress, representing 130+ countries and offering a diverse scientific programme with 20 focused tracks tailored to sub-specialties in anaesthesiology and critical care.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
- Anaesthesiologists who have completed their training within the last five years
- Be members of their National Society of Anaesthesiologists
- Be from a low- or middle-income country.
- Have at least a basic understanding of English to ensure full engagement during the congress.
- Be a first-time scholarship recipient (i.e., not having previously received a WFSA scholarship)
Preference will be given to:
- Early-career anaesthesiologists.
- Applicants working in teaching hospitals.
- Applicants who have submitted an abstract for WCA2026.
Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Round-trip travel to Marrakech, Morocco
- Visa application fees
- Accommodation (6 nights)
- Subsistence allowance
- Congress registration
- Workshop allowance
- Networking events
Required Documents:
- Curriculum vitae/resume.
- A letter of motivation.
- Medical degree certificate.
- Anaesthesia qualification certificate.
- A letter of recommendation from your workplace.
- A letter of recommendation from your National Anaesthesiology Society.
- A copy of your passport biodata page (must be valid at least until October 2026)
For further details, please email clelia.martorelli@wfsahq.org with the subject line ‘WCA2026 Scholarships’.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the WFSA Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Scholarships
