Looking for the best scholarship for African students to apply for this 2026-2027 session. Here are top 50 ongoing scholarships for African students to study abroad and home. Apply Now
The application for the 2027 Environmental Fellows program is now open. The application deadline is December 1, 2026. The Environmental Fellows at Harvard work with some of the University’s leading faculty, creating linkages across research disciplines and professional schools, and benefi
Published: 2026-09-08 Type: Postgraduate Study in: United States Deadline: December 1, 2026
Wageningen University aims to attract talented international students to its international classroom by offering several scholarship opportunities. If you are interested in studying in Netherland, this is a great opportunity for you.
Published: 2026-08-27 Type: Masters Study in: Netherlands Deadline: December 1, 2026
Applications for the 2027-2029 Mundus MAPP cohort will open September 1st, 2026. Mundus MAPP (Masters Program in Public Policy) is an internationally recognized European leader in Policy Studies. It offers an interdisciplinary curriculum delivered by four outstanding European universities. Flexib
Published: 2026-08-24 Type: Masters Study in: Austria, Netherlands, Spain, United States Deadline: December 1, 2026
Applications for The Open Doors Scholarship open on August 20, 2026. This scholarship is for Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral and Post-doc candidates. The Open Doors offers limitless opportunities for education, self-development, and new academic career prospects in Russia for young
Published: 2026-07-08 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Russian Federation Deadline: November 1, 2026
The University of Oxford and the Mastercard Foundation have established an innovative and ambitious partnership under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme and the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) to support Africans who have had to overcome hardship. In partnership with Saïd Bu
Published: 2026-07-27 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: January 8, 2027
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is the university's most prestigious award for international students. It recognizes outstanding academic achievement, creativity and leadership potential. The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships is one of the largest scholarship progra
Published: 2026-07-01 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: November 6, 2026
The KTH Scholarship focuses on academic excellence and drive to contribute to sustainable development. This scholarship is for students that wants to undertake a master degree. In 2025, 8 % of the scholarship applicants admitted to a programme were nominated for the KTH Scholarship
Published: 2026-09-21 Type: Masters Study in: Sweden Deadline: January 15, 2027
Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship Program is Open Now! Federal Government scholarship programs have supported thousands of Nigerian students in achieving their academic dreams both locally and internationally. Join thousands of Nigerian students who have transformed their lives
Published: 2026-03-16 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: December 31, 2026
Applications for Commonwealth Master’s scholarships for the 2027/28 academic year will open on Tuesday 8 September. The closing date for applications to be received is 16:00 BST on Tuesday 20 October. The scholarships are for study in the UK beginning in September/October 2027. Th
Published: 2026-08-11 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: October 20, 2026
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Applications for the GKS Scholarship 2027, also known as the Global Korea Scholarship 2027, are open now for international students who want to pursue ther studies in South Korea for free on a fully funded scholarship by the Korean Government. The Global Korea Scholarship 2027 (GKS Scho
Published: 2026-09-04 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Korea Deadline: Not Specified
University of Edinburgh, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation recruit exceptional young people with great academic and leadership experience who have overcome barriers to their education and are committed to pursuing their studies on-campus and online. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Published: 2026-08-20 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: November 19, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2027 intake of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town (UCT). The University of Cape Town (UCT), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, provides scholarships and comprehensive support to academically talented yo
Published: 2026-08-26 Type: Postgraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: October 31, 2026
The France-South Africa Scholarship Programme is directed to students who intend to study in universities or higher education institutions in France for their Master’s degree or PhD. The programme is open to students with citizenship of South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi.
Published: 2026-07-28 Type: Postgraduate Study in: France Deadline: October 8, 2026
African Union Internship Program is Open. The African Union Internship Program provides an opportunity for interns to complement their educational experience and to develop their professional skills and experience through The AU internship program is a full-time engagement through which qualified
Published: 2026-02-19 Type: Internship Deadline: December 31, 2026
The Eric Bleumink Fellowship (EBF) makes Master's scholarships available for exceptional talents from non-Western countries. Every year, a select group of students receives an individual grant of 15,000 euros for a Master's programme at the RUG. The EBF encourages young people to pursue t
Published: 2026-07-25 Type: Masters Study in: Netherlands Deadline: December 1, 2026
The Canadian University Dubai Scholarship is offering tuition scholarships to high-achieving and eligible international students willing and interested in studying in the university.
Published: 2026-05-22 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Arab Emirates Deadline: December 20, 2026
The University of Melbourne is offering scholarship to students that wants to study with them. This scholarship is offered to domestic or international students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree and undertaking research in the field of Human Rights.
Published: 2026-04-30 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: October 31, 2026
The prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Award scholarships aim to recognise and support outstanding international students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities and a commitment to the betterment of society.
Published: 2026-05-06 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: October 31, 2026
Applications will open again in September 2026 for entry in the academic year 2027/2028. The Gates Cambridge mission is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others. Each year Gates Cambridge offers around 80 full-cost scholarships to out
Published: 2026-08-18 Type: Postgraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: January 7, 2027
The “Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst” (DAAD) has selected the MSc Environmental Governance (MEG) as a development-related postgraduate course and so the programme can offer a limited number of EPOS Scholarships. Candidates will be selected first by the prog
Published: 2026-07-02 Type: Masters Study in: Germany Deadline: October 15, 2026
This scholarship is for Bachelor's students, Master's students, researchers, and professors. The objective is the development and implementation of international degree programs with joint curricula between the German and the international partner university(ies) for g
Published: 2026-06-18 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Germany Deadline: October 15, 2026
This scholarship is awarded to outstanding international students who are recommended by APU. The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) provides this scholarship with the aim of enhancing the international competitiveness and promoting the active exchange of
Published: 2026-07-23 Type: Masters Study in: Japan Deadline: November 5, 2026
The Hornby Educational Trust1 prioritises capacity building?for?English language?teaching?in low- and middle-income countries. It awards Master’s degree scholarships to teachers and?related professionals?with relevant experience?and evidenced potential to impact and?enhance the field of E
Published: 2026-08-18 Type: Postgraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: November 22, 2026
The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship (SJMN) is funded by a private trust and was established in memory of the late Sir James McNeill, who had a long association with Monash University. This prestigious scholarship is available for research that is both environmentally responsib
Published: 2026-04-29 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: October 31, 2026
This scholarship is Undergraduate, Master's and PhD students. The University of Nicosia, in cooperation with ‘CyprusAid’ and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, is pleased to announce a full scholarship scheme for eligible students* from selected countries w
Published: 2026-09-11 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Cyprus Deadline: November 6, 2026
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) offers stipend scholarships to support domestic and international candidates undertaking a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree. These scholarships are funded by the Australian Catholic University and awarded and administered in accordance with th
Published: 2026-08-06 Type: Masters Study in: Australia Deadline: October 6, 2026
The UM Social Justice Scholarship programme supports UM’s core values of diversity and inclusivity and the Global Engagement Policy 2024-2030’s attention for strengthening the rule of law, also reflected in UM’s UNESCO Chair on Human Rights and Peace.
Published: 2026-08-31 Type: Masters Study in: Netherlands Deadline: February 1, 2027
The McDonald Fellowship enables early career multiple sclerosis researchers from low- and middle-income countries to work in a research institution outside of their own country. During the visit, participants either gain expertise or carry out parts of joint research projects. Following the award
Published: 2026-08-06 Type: Fellowship Deadline: December 1, 2026
Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships provide up to five full awards covering both the Master's and the MBA degrees. Scholars can pursue any of the 1+1 MBA partnering programmes and combine it with our MBA. Recipients are exceptional individuals who can d
Published: 2026-07-28 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: January 8, 2027
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship — Doctoral (CGRS D) program recognizes and supports the next generation of outstanding innovators, knowledge workers, creative thinkers and researchers. By providing support for a high-quality research training experience to awardees, the program strive
Published: 2026-06-22 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Canada Value: $40,000 Deadline: October 17, 2026
At TU Delft a number of scholarships are available for excellent international applicants. Justus & Louise Van Effen Excellence Scholarships are financed by the legacy of Justus and Louise van Effen. Mr. van Effen studied at TU Delft in the 1940’s and strongly believed technological develo
Published: 2026-08-31 Type: Masters Study in: Netherlands Deadline: December 1, 2026
Kaohsiung Medical University offers fully funded scholarships for international students. Please read the Application Guidelines carefully before applying, for detailed information regarding language proficiency requirements and other required documents.
Published: 2026-07-13 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Taiwan Deadline: October 12, 2026
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies offers a wide variety of scholarships annually to attract academically qualified students from within and outside the State of Qatar. The scholarships vary, some awarded on the basis of merit and academic competition, while others are based on financial need.
Published: 2026-09-02 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Qatar Deadline: January 15, 2027
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As an international student at TDTU, you will have access to a variety of graduate and research scholarships to help you pursue excellence in your academic and research. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and research potential.
Published: 2026-06-26 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Vietnam Deadline: November 15, 2026
The Maastricht University (UM) NL-High Potential Scholarship programme offers 18 full scholarships, including tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend, each academic year for highly talented students from outside the European Union (EU) who have been admitted to a master’s programme at UM. Th
Published: 2026-09-23 Type: Masters Study in: Netherlands Deadline: February 1, 2027
The African Leadership Academy seeks to enrol the most outstanding young leaders from across Africa and around the world. ALA is not only looking for young people who are smart and excel in the academic environment, but are also looking for young people with the potential to lead and impact the worl
Published: 2026-07-17 Type: College School Study in: South Africa Deadline: January 15, 2027
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship funded by the European Union gives international students the opportunity to pursue a world-class master’s degree across multiple universities and countries in Europe and beyond, with major study and living costs covered.
Published: 2026-09-15 Type: Masters Deadline: Not Specified
Applications are now open for Deakin University RTP Scholarships 2027 Round. RTP scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, while DUPR scholarships are funded by Deakin. Both are available to domestic and international candidates. Only top-ranked applicants will be offered an RTP.
Published: 2026-07-06 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: October 25, 2026
The Jefferson Scholars Foundation attracts outstanding undergraduate students to the University of Virginia through two scholarship programs–the Jefferson Scholars Program and the Walentas Scholars Program.
Published: 2026-07-29 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: December 1, 2026
The Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring approximately 550 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2027 for a comprehensive executive-style program designed to empower Fellows to lead in their respective sectors and communities and build partnerships with American counterparts.
Published: 2026-09-23 Type: Fellowship Deadline: October 13, 2026
The ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme supports outstanding African students pursuing advanced studies in actuarial science, risk management and related fields to strengthen Africa’s resilience to climate change.
Published: 2026-09-14 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa Deadline: October 7, 2026
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master European Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics (EMABG), a 2-year Master course taught in English. EMABG students spend their studies at two of the six Consortium universities. The domain of animal breeding and genetics has undergone a revolution in the recent
Published: 2026-09-24 Type: Masters Study in: Austria, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden Deadline: January 15, 2027
Application for MasterCard Foundation Associate Program is Open. Join the Mastercard Foundation Associates Program across Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia.
Published: 2026-09-22 Type: Training Deadline: October 21, 2026
If you are a high performing undergraduate or Master's student and have a strong desire to undertake a PhD programme at a world-class research institution, a President's PhD Scholarship could provide you with the outstanding opportunity to receive full funding for tuition fees and
Published: 2026-09-15 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: March 1, 2027
Application for Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Internship Programme is Open. The OECD Internship Programme is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Organisation to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientat
Published: 2026-07-13 Type: Internship Study in: France Deadline: December 31, 2026
The Application for DAAD/EPOS Scholarship at Heidelberg University is Open.The Master of Science in International Health (MScIH) is a modular programme, allowing for full-time (1 year) and part-time (up to 5 years) study.
Published: 2026-09-23 Type: Masters Study in: Germany Deadline: October 15, 2026
The University of Rwanda, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing a 10-year Scholars Program (2021–2031) designed to expand access to quality higher education for 1,400 talented young Africans with limited access to opportunities. The initiative specifically focuses on f
Published: 2026-09-30 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Rwanda Deadline: October 12, 2026
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Application for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) Opens 1st September Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in
Published: 2026-09-04 Type: Fellowship Study in: Hong Kong Deadline: December 1, 2026
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Call for Applications” for the funding programme: “AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant for Junior Researchers”. This grant is generously funded by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and with the support of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH). T
Published: 2026-09-17 Type: PhD Deadline: October 16, 2026
The Global Studies bachelor-level study programme trains students to understand and develop solutions for complex global issues, crossing disciplinary and geographical boundaries. The study programme is unique in the Netherlands for having six faculties, each with their disciplinary expert
Published: 2026-09-24 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Netherlands Deadline: February 1, 2027
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