Looking for the best scholarship for African students to apply for this 2025-2026 session. Here are top 50 ongoing scholarships for African students to study abroad and home. Apply Now
As part of a cooperation with the U.S. Department of State and the Insitute of International Education (IIE) within the „Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship Program“ DAAD provides up to 40 additional „Gilman-DAAD Scholarships“ per year for U.S. undergraduate students
Published: 2025-03-21 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: October 31, 2025
The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (known as Public Policy and Good Governance) supports future leaders from developing countries (see list of countries), who want to promote democracy and social justice in their home countries. The programme, which is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, off
Published: 2025-05-19 Type: Masters Study in: Germany Deadline: July 31, 2025
The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN proudly present the Millennium Fellowship. The Fellowship is a semester-long leadership development program on your campus to take your social impact to the next level. Access to world-class training, connections, and recognition is just an applicatio
Published: 2024-12-17 Type: Fellowship Deadline: December 31, 2025
The Stamps Scholarship is UM's most prestigious merit award available to students at the University of Miami. This scholarship is awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high school seniors. The Stamps Scholarship includes tuition and fees, on-campus housing, a meal plan, Univers
Published: 2025-02-24 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: November 1, 2025
The scholarship aims to support students from all over the world who wish to advance their educational career in any discipline at the university. The award is for 1 or 2 years Master’s degree programme.
Published: 2025-04-01 Type: Masters Study in: Netherlands Deadline: December 1, 2025
The University welcomes applications for the Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship from international students who are new to studying at the University of Waikato, and who will be coming to study here for face-to-face study in 2024. Students who study online&n
Published: 2024-05-28 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: NZD$15,000 Deadline: December 31, 2025
The King Scholars Program seeks low-income students from developing nations who are interested in alleviating poverty in their home countries. At Dartmouth, King Scholars receive 4-year scholarships and extensive mentoring and leadership training. Upon graduation, they return home to tackle poverty
Published: 2024-11-07 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: November 1, 2025
The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded, full time, postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. Rhodes Scholars come to the UK for two or more years and can apply to study most full-time postgraduate courses offered by Oxfo
Published: 2025-06-04 Type: Postgraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: August 1, 2025
The McCall MacBain Scholarship brings together a diverse group of scholars who aspire to lead with purpose individuals who have demonstrated leadership potential and an inner drive to make a positive impact in other people’s lives. The McCall MacBain Scholarship is a full graduate scholarsh
Published: 2025-04-17 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: August 20, 2025
German and international students from any discipline and higher education institutions are invited to apply for the DAAD Heinrich Boll Scholarship which is closely associated with the German Green Party. The Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to approximately 1500
Published: 2024-12-09 Type: College School Deadline: September 1, 2025
A one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world. Every year, a new class is selected to represent the world’s next generat
Published: 2025-04-14 Type: Masters Study in: China Deadline: September 10, 2025
Sciences Po in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, supports African students with an outstanding academic record and strong leadership potential, who face financial barriers, to give them access to a world-class social sciences education. Graduates of the Program are driven by a desire to ma
Published: 2025-03-07 Type: College School Study in: France Deadline: November 30, 2025
The International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB) continues its traditional scholarship program, accompanied by monthly stipends, within the scope of its International Mobility Program - GCUB-Mob, aimed at international students from the five continents interested in pursuing Mast
Published: 2025-06-06 Type: Masters Study in: Brazil Deadline: July 13, 2025
This program is designed for the invitation of excellent researchers from all areas of specialization to spend a short period of time at the University of Bonn (up to 12 days). Preference will be given to scholars from strategic partner universities and universities in priority countries f
Published: 2025-06-04 Type: Fellowship Study in: Germany Deadline: September 22, 2025
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The BackPack-Excellence Scholarship for Women exists to create a fairer playing field for talented and driven women who have faced obstacles that made an MBA feel out of reach, whether financial constraints, family responsibilities, or past disruptions in their professional path.
Published: 2025-05-28 Type: Masters Study in: Switzerland Deadline: July 15, 2025
The Standard Bank Group Bursary offers you financial support to help you study, gain an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, and make your ambitions a reality – whatever they may be.
Published: 2025-05-02 Type: Undergraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: September 30, 2025
The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (AGRTPS) (International) are specifically intended to support international students to undertake a Higher Degree by research at Flinders University. The AGRTPS includes an international tuition fee offset, a living stipend and Ov
Published: 2025-05-26 Type: Masters Study in: Australia Value: $35,010 Deadline: August 18, 2025
The Reginald Aziza Foundation is now accepting applications for the 7th edition of the Reginald Aziza Leadership in Law School Award. We welcome applications from prospective law school students with demonstrably strong academic qualifications and leadership skills, but who are in need of financial
Published: 2024-12-23 Type: Postgraduate Deadline: December 30, 2025
A one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world. Every year, a new class is selected to represent the world’s next generat
Published: 2025-05-01 Type: Postgraduate Study in: China Deadline: September 10, 2025
Knight-Hennessy scholars develop deep domain expertise in their Stanford graduate program, and build on this domain expertise through exposure to a wide range of disciplines and cultures within the Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) community. Scholars participate in the King Global Leadership Program (
Published: 2025-06-11 Type: Masters Study in: United States Deadline: October 8, 2025
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One or more awards are given to full or part-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the Diploma in Cultural Resource Management, the Graduate Professional Certificate in Cultural Heritage Studies or any degree program at the University of Victoria. Successful applicants must be embarkin
Published: 2025-03-25 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: November 15, 2025
The G.O. Lawrence Scholarship has been established from a bequest to the University from Mrs Alice Eileen Lawrence in 1966 in memory of Gordon Ord Lawrence who was a teacher of conservative dentistry in the Dental School from 1940 to 1960.
Published: 2025-05-14 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Deadline: November 7, 2025
Concordia offers entrance scholarships to bachelor's admission candidates every Fall. Selection for most scholarships are automatic and based on academic ranking. Entrance Scholarships are awarded by the Faculties to new admission candidates on the basis of top Cegep grades or
Published: 2025-02-12 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: December 1, 2025
The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) — comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular and Drug Research in Karachi, Pakistan — and TWAS offer fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other
Published: 2025-04-15 Type: PhD Study in: Pakistan Deadline: August 14, 2025
This Scholarship is intended to support talented international students from China who are enrolling for the first time into undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at the University of Waikato.
Published: 2024-07-05 Type: Postgraduate Study in: New Zealand Deadline: December 28, 2025
Applications are now open for the University of Melbourne 2025 Fulbright Scholarships. The Fulbright Scholarship Program was established in Australia in 1949 as an initiative of the US Senator J. William Fulbright, through a binational treaty between the Australian and United States Governments.
Published: 2025-04-29 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: July 8, 2025
The McCall MacBain Scholarships are about much more than financial support. We believe in the power of community and provide scholars with opportunities to develop as interdisciplinary leaders in a complex world. This program brings together a diverse group of scholars who aspire to lead with p
Published: 2025-06-09 Type: Masters Study in: Canada Deadline: August 20, 2025
The purpose of the Francis H. Brown African Scholarship Fund is to expand human knowledge and scientific interest in earth sciences and botany related to human origins by providing financial assistance to East African researchers and students pursuing research in these areas. The fund is further int
Published: 2025-01-21 Type: College School Study in: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya Deadline: July 10, 2025
The MSc in Global Change Ecology and Evolution provides a comprehensive understanding of the anthropogenic stressors affecting biodiversity and ecosystems. Students critically assess ecological and evolutionary responses to environmental change and explore strategies to mitigate human impact. The pr
Published: 2024-10-15 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: September 29, 2025
The Ashinaga Africa Initiative began in 2014. Its mission is to contribute to sub-Saharan Africa’s expanding role in global development through increasing access to higher education abroad. We support orphaned students who are committed to returning home and initiating change, by providing acc
Published: 2025-06-26 Type: Masters Deadline: October 17, 2025
In celebration of our 125th anniversary, we are continuing our rich tradition of supporting and welcoming the brightest students to the University by offering a £3,000 tuition fee discount through our Online Birmingham Masters Scholarship scheme. These scholarships are our commitment to our
Published: 2025-04-24 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: September 26, 2025
The scholarship was established to support exceptional international students from diverse priority markets study across diverse undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney.
Published: 2025-06-20 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: Not Specified
The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing to capacity building. It offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully funded on
Published: 2025-07-01 Type: Masters Study in: Ireland Deadline: Not Specified
Applications are now open for the Seoul National University 2025 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Undergraduate Students
Published: 2025-06-13 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Korea Deadline: September 30, 2025
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is an implementing partner of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Initiated in 2012, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, servi
Published: 2025-06-16 Type: Masters Study in: South Africa Deadline: August 30, 2025
Aplllications are now open for the University of Dundee 2025 Africa Community Scholarship. Those who began their study through International College Dundee in 2024/25 would be eligible for University of Dundee scholarships as per the criteria and values set out in the 24/25 cycle. The scho
Published: 2025-03-18 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: August 31, 2025
To encourage postgraduate research Victoria University of Wellington offers scholarships to those about to begin their doctoral studies. These scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline.
Published: 2025-06-27 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: November 1, 2025
The Discover Vancouver: Cultural Exchange Program, organized by the Candiscover Travel Corp, is a unique 3-day cultural immersion experience that brings together 30 international participants to explore the rich heritage, natural beauty, and diverse culture of Vancouver, Canada. This program aims
Published: 2025-06-17 Type: Fellowship Study in: Canada Deadline: July 31, 2025
JADS is a capacity building project organized by the African Development Bank and the government of Japan. They provide two-year scholarship awards to African students studying at master level at their designated institutions.
Published: 2025-06-26 Type: Masters Study in: Japan Deadline: November 30, 2025
The German Bundestag invites politically and socially engaged young university graduates from Southern Africa (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa), East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) and West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal) to a scholarship program in Berlin in January.
Published: 2025-03-25 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Germany Deadline: July 13, 2025
The Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) at KAUST offers internships for 3rd and 4th-year bachelor’s and master’s students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). With over 100 faculty-led projects, students can choose research topics that align with their intere
Published: 2025-06-11 Type: Internship Study in: Saudi Arabia Deadline: Not Specified
The University of Dundee is pleased to offer Global Citizenship Scholarship to outstanding students who wish to study at the University for 2025/26 academic session. Our Global citizenship scholarship recognises applicants who strongly align with the University of Dundee's values of
Published: 2025-03-18 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: July 31, 2025
The 2026 Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship, funded by the Australian Government, is a prestigious award designed to support high-achieving domestic and international students undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at Charles Darwin University (CDU). This competitive scholarship is a
Published: 2025-06-18 Type: Masters Study in: Australia Deadline: September 30, 2025
The Puma Energy Africa Graduate Program is tailored for high-achieving recent graduates, providing a one-year rotational experience designed to fast-track their learning and professional development across key areas of our business. Through rotations in Operations, Supply, Retail, and Terminals, par
Published: 2025-03-13 Type: Internship Deadline: December 31, 2025
The Renaissance African Energy Company (Renaissance), operator of the NNPC/Renaissance/TotalEnergies/AENR Joint Venture (Renaissance JV), invites applications from suitably qualified Nigerian students to apply for the NNPC/RENAISSANCE JV University Scholarship. The scholarship aims to promote academ
Published: 2025-06-20 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: July 25, 2025
This scholarship programme offers you the opportunity to complete your doctoral degree in Germany. The scholarships are funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.
Published: 2025-06-30 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: September 24, 2025
The UBD Graduate Research Scholarship (UGRS) is a competitive scheme awarded to quality PhD students with a strong desire to work in an international and competitive research-intensive environment. UBD is committed to opening doors to the brightest students to work among and network with our re
Published: 2025-06-26 Type: PhD Study in: Brunei Darussalam Deadline: August 10, 2025
Open to Kent & Medway Medical School (KMMS) applicants only. This scholarship has been generously funded by Canterbury City Council, to support widening participation activities in Canterbury and Kent. The scholarship offers £5,000 per annum to a student enrolled on the Ba
Published: 2025-03-21 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: July 13, 2025
The Road to Research Scholarship is for international applicants who are eligible to commence the Macquarie Master of Research (MRes) in Sydney, Australia in Session 1 2026. This scholarship supports students undertaking short research projects of the Master of Research (MRes). The Mac
Published: 2025-06-23 Type: Masters Study in: Australia Deadline: October 31, 2025
The University of Gothenburg annually receives funds from the Adlerbert Foundations to award scholarships to students at first and second level. You can apply for a scholarship of SEK 15,000 for either study trips or living expenses during your studies, with priority given to trips. The application
Published: 2025-05-21 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Sweden Deadline: September 26, 2025
Finding the best scholarships is usually hard, that is why we have created this page for you. On this page you will constantly see best ongoing study abroad scholarships you can apply for. Most of tthem are prestigious scholarships for international students from Africa and developing countries to study abroad
