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Postgraduate Scholarships for African students 2025-2026 (Page 19)

If you are a student who just completed your Bachelor’s degree and is looking to pursue a master’s degree, or have completed a master’s degree and is planning for your PhD, then it will interest you to know that there are certain post graduate degree scholarships specially designed to aid you with the financial assistance required to do that.

And because we know how important these study opportunities are to you, ScholarshipSet has found for you, (so you don’t have to) the best scholarships for postgraduate studies 2025-2026, which you can apply for to fund your studies.  Some of the postgraduate scholarships are fully funded while some are partially funded. The university to study ranges from your country to abroad

  • University of Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowships for International Students 2025

    The University of Geneva’s Faculty of Science Excellence Fellowship is a prestigious scholarship program designed to support outstanding students in pursuing a Master of Science in various scientific disciplines. The fellowship provides financial support of CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year, e

    Published: 2024-11-07 Type: Masters Study in: Switzerland Deadline: February 28, 2025

  • Obama Foundation Scholars Program at University of Columbia (Fully-funded) 2025

    The application for the 2025-2026 Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University is now open. . In addition to the programming offered through the Obama Foundation, and conducted with their counterpart Scholars cohort, Obama Foundation Scholars at Columbia University participate in

    Published: 2024-11-06 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Colombia Deadline: December 16, 2024

  • 2025 Japan Long-term Fellowship Programme on Nano-Satellite Technologies

    The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and the Government of Japan in cooperation with the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) have established a United Nations/Japan Long-term Fellowship Programme on Nano-Satellite Technologies for nationals of developing countries or non-space-fari

    Published: 2024-11-06 Type: Fellowship Study in: Japan Deadline: December 1, 2024

  • Call for Applications: African Doctoral Academy (ADA) Scholarships 2025 at Stellenbosch University

    The African Doctoral Academy (ADA) at Stellenbosch University is privileged to offer a limited number of candidates, at the start of their doctoral careers, the opportunity to attend research, publishing, scientific communication and career-related training courses at the ADA Hyb

    Published: 2024-11-06 Type: PhD Study in: South Africa Deadline: November 8, 2024

  • Apply for the STIAS 2025 Iso Lomso Fellowships for African Researchers

    Iso Lomso means ‘the eye of tomorrow’ in isiXhosa: seeing towards the future, laying the foundations for tomorrow. The programme is aimed at African scholars who have obtained a doctoral degree within the preceding seven years and who hold an academic position at a university or research

    Published: 2024-11-06 Type: Fellowship Deadline: November 15, 2024

  • University of Bradford Masters Scholarships for International Students 2025

    The University of Bradford is pleased to announce that the Bestway Foundation is supporting five scholarships. These scholarships will be for students domiciled in Pakistan who are starting a full-time Master’s course at the University of Bradford in September 2025. The Bestway Foundation S

    Published: 2024-11-05 Type: Masters Study in: Pakistan Deadline: May 1, 2025

  • University of Gottingen DAAD EPOS Scholarship for International Students 2025

    The University of Gottingen DAAD Scholarship promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries. Well-trained local experts, who are networked with international partners, play an important part in the sustainable development of their countries. They are the

    Published: 2024-11-05 Type: Masters Study in: Germany Deadline: November 15, 2024

  • CAS-ANSO Scholarship in China 2025

    The Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO) invites aspiring young scientists worldwide to apply for the ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents 2024. Established in 2018, ANSO is a non-profit, non-governmental international organization comprising 37 scientific institutions, universiti

    Published: 2024-11-04 Type: Postgraduate Study in: China Deadline: February 15, 2025

  • Call for Applications: Africa CDC Bingwa PLUS Initiative Y-Health Incubation Program 2025

    The Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC) in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Office to the African Union and YouthHubAfrica is pleased to announce the call for applications for Bingwa PLUS, an incubator for young African hea

    Published: 2024-11-01 Type: Fellowship Deadline: November 17, 2024

  • Wageningen University Africa Scholarship Program for African Students 2025

    The Wageningen University Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) has been initiated by Wageningen University & Research to give talented and motivated students from Africa the opportunity to study at the university in Wageningen. The Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) offers talent

    Published: 2024-11-01 Type: Masters Study in: Netherlands Deadline: February 1, 2025

  • Apply Now: ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship for Developing Countries 2025

    According to an agreement between the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 40 students/scholars from developing countries will be spo

    Published: 2024-11-01 Type: PhD Study in: China Deadline: February 15, 2025

  • Nigeria LNG Limited Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2024

    In commemoration of its 35/25th Anniversary (35 years of incorporation and 25 years of operational excellence), NLNG wishes to announce a special edition of the NLNG Post Graduate Scholarship Scheme PGSS Special Edition - for its Host Communities. The PGSS Special Edition is designed to empo

    Published: 2024-10-31 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: November 15, 2024

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2025

    The MIT School of Science invites applications for its inaugural Postdoctoral Fellowship program, starting in September 2025. This three-year cohort-based program aims to bring together a diverse group of world-class scientists conducting innovative research across multiple scientific

    Published: 2024-10-31 Type: Postgraduate Study in: United States Deadline: November 15, 2024

  • University of Bayreuth BIGSAS Scholarships for African Scholars 2025

    BIGSAS has been awarded two scholarships within the Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP) by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for which BIGSAS will nominate candidates who have successfully passed the application procedure.  BIGSAS provides a centre for creative a

    Published: 2024-10-30 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: December 15, 2024

  • VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarship for Master Programmes 2025

    Applications are now open for the VLIR-UOS 2025 ICP Connect Scholarship for Master Programmes. ICP Connect study programmes are accredited international study programmes. They award scholarships to applicants from 30 eligible countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to at

    Published: 2024-10-30 Type: Masters Study in: Belgium Deadline: Not Specified

  • University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2025

    Developing Solutions is our flagship master’s scholarship, founded in 2001, for students from African, South Asian, and other selected Commonwealth countries. This scholarship programme is designed for international students who want to make a difference to the development of key economic, env

    Published: 2024-10-30 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: April 16, 2025

  • US-MEPI Student Leaders Program 2025-2026

    The Student Leaders Program (SLP) is a competitive, yearlong leadership and civic engagement initiative for undergraduate and graduate students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, ages 20-24. The 2025-2026 program will focus on Climate Change and Environmental Protection. Students a

    Published: 2024-10-29 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: December 8, 2024

  • DAAD Masters Scholarship at University of Göttingen 2025

    Funded through the DAAD programme, the University of Göttingen offers 7-8 scholarships each year for students from developing countries. With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD (funded by the BMZ – Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Developmen

    Published: 2024-10-29 Type: Masters Study in: Germany Deadline: November 15, 2024

  • Mo Ibrahim Foundation PhD Scholarships at University of London 2025

    The Centre of African Studies offers one PhD scholarship to African nationals as part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. Applications are invited for PhD studentships focused on the area of state capacities, governance and bureaucracy

    Published: 2024-10-29 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: March 31, 2025

  • Postgraduate Scholarship 2025 for Nigerian Students by Ruth Titilayo Foundation

    RTF postgraduate scholarship is specifically designed to pay for tuition fees, and help with living costs. The grant may cover all your expenses or just make a small but useful contribution.    

    Published: 2024-10-28 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Nigeria Value: #120,000 Deadline: October 31, 2024

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Postgraduate Grants And Scholarships For African Students

Annually, postgraduate grants and scholarships  are  awarded to qualified postgraduate students, to enable them fund their studies while studying abroad or in their home country.

You can benefit from these grants for postgraduate funded by organizations and universities, by applying for various study opportunities which present themselves as – either postgraduate degree scholarships for masters students or postgraduate research scholarships for PhD students.

Or by applying to postgraduate study abroad scholarships, which provide  you with the chance to study at a university overseas.

Below are some of such scholarships which provide postgraduate sponsorship for students like you:

  • MasterCard Foundation postgraduate scholarship
  • Commonwealth Scholarships postgraduate scholarship
  • DAAD postgraduate scholarship
  • MEXT postgraduate scholarship
  • Nestle postgraduate scholarship
  • Government of Poland postgraduate scholarship
  • Shanghai Government Scholarships postgraduate scholarship
  • Total postgraduate scholarship
  • Fulbright postgraduate scholarship
  • Many more

 

Eligibility For Postgraduate Scholarships

To become a postgraduate scholar, there are eligibility criteria you should meet, especially if you are applying for postgraduate study abroad scholarships.

However, while respective awarding organizations have requirements that are specific them, they’re also general requirements which you must before you are qualified for a scholarship for postgraduate abroad studies.

Some of those requirements are:

  • Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS or it’s equivalent)
  • Bachelors degree/ certificate of graduation (for Masters students)
  • Masters degree/ certificate of graduation (for PhD students)
  • Research proposal (for PhD students)
  • Acceptance/admission letter to study at your selected university
  • International passport (for those students participating in a postgraduate study abroad scholarship)
  • Motivation letter to the scholarship sponsors stating why you think you are qualified to receive a postgraduate sponsorship to further your studies.

 

 

How To Apply For Postgraduate Scholarships

Dear applicant, before you can be selected for any of the available scholarships for post graduates, you first have to apply for the scholarship you are interested in and submit all the required documents.

Although this may seem like an easy thing to do (which it is), a simple mistake can cause your application to be rejected by the organisation or university, so you want to do it right.

If you have applied for scholarships in the past and have been rejected, or are applying for the first time, this is how to apply for an online post graduate scholarship.

Application Process:

To apply for a postgraduate scholarship, these are the steps you should take:

Before you apply:

  • Do you research on the scholarship and find out all you need to know about it, in terms of how to apply (whether online or via email or post) and particular documents to submit.
  • Research the school you are applying to and find out documents required and also if you are to apply for the scholarship before you gain admission to study or after.
  • Check if you are eligible for the scholarship
  • Organise all the required documents needed for the application.
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