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Postgraduate Scholarships for African students 2026-2027 (Page 2)

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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 2026-2027, 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

  • Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/2028

    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

  • Yenching Academy Scholarship to Study in China 2027

    The Yenching Academy annually enrolls approximately 120 new students from both the Chinese Mainland and abroad, to study, live, and learn together. International students comprise roughly 75% of the student body. 

    Published: 2026-09-03 Type: Postgraduate Deadline: November 30, 2026

  • DAAD PhD Positions at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research 2027 (Fully Funded)

    The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a joint venture of the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster on Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University Hospital and the Max Planck Institutes for Biology of Ageing and for Metabolism Resear

    Published: 2026-09-02 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: November 3, 2026

  • Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)

    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

  • Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Research Scholarship 2027

    Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Research Scholarship is for International Students that wants to study in Singapore. The NTU Research Scholarship is awarded to outstanding graduate students for research. 

    Published: 2026-09-01 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Singapore Deadline: Not Specified

  • Princeton in Africa Fellowship in U.S 2027

    Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is a nonprofit organization that offers year-long paid post-graduate fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations working across the African continent. Fellowships are open to graduates of U.S.-accredited colleges & universities as well as colleges & un

    Published: 2026-09-01 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: October 26, 2026

  • University of Michigan African Presidential (UMAP) Scholar Program in U.S 2027

    The UMAPS application cycle is open annually from August 15 to October 15. ASC is partnering with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies (CMENAS) to expand the program to North Africa. We welcome applications from scholars teaching at colleges or universities in Egypt. Fac

    Published: 2026-09-01 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: October 15, 2026

  • Maastricht University (UM) Social Justice Scholarship Programme 2027

    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

  • Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship 2027 to Study in Delft University of Technology

    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

  • Leeds University Business School Scholarship in UK 2026/2027

    Leeds University Business School is a leading international business school, recognised globally for our excellence in teaching and impactful research. The last REF deemed 90% of the Business School’s submitted research to be either ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excelle

    Published: 2026-08-28 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: September 15, 2026

  • University of Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholarship for Africans 2027/2028

    Applications open in September for courses starting in October of the following year. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application is built into the course application.  Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is enabling outstanding African students to undertake a master’s de

    Published: 2026-08-27 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: Not Specified

  • Wageningen University Masters Scholarship to Study in Netherlands 2027/2028

    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

  • University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)

    Applications are now open for the 2027-2028 Mastercard Foundation graduate scholarship recruitment at the University of Toronto. This doctoral scholarship opportunity is open to recent alumni and graduating students at our Africa Health Collaborative partner universities. These graduate sc

    Published: 2026-08-26 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: October 1, 2026

  • Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at the University of Cape Town (UCT) 2027

    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

  • Erasmus Mundus MAPP Scholarship 2027

    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

  • Cybersafe x SANS AI Security Fellowship for Africans 2026

    The CyberSafe X SANS AI Security Fellowship is a fully funded, nine-month advanced training and certification programme for experienced African women in cybersecurity who are ready to specialise in securing AI systems and applications. Over the course of the fellowship, participants move from founda

    Published: 2026-08-24 Type: Fellowship Deadline: September 10, 2026

  • Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) Scholarship 2027

    Applications for the GIST Scholarships open September 7, 2026. The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is inviting applications from international students for its scholarships to study in South Korea. 

    Published: 2026-08-24 Type: Postgraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: January 1, 1970

  • AU Enterprise Africa Network (EAN) Fellowship Programme 2026/27

    The Enterprise Africa Network (EAN) Fellowship Programme is an AUC Startup Acceleration Initiative and the African Union's flagship programme for the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Implemented by the AU Commission's Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tou

    Published: 2026-08-24 Type: Fellowship Deadline: September 30, 2026

  • Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program in University of Edinburgh UK 2027

    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

  • APU Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship in Japan 2027

    Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Overseas Candidate is for international students located outside Japan that are scheduled to enroll in APU’s Graduate School. Both master’s and doctoral program applicants are welcome to apply. The applicant must apply to both APU and the scholarship or

    Published: 2026-08-19 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Japan Deadline: September 15, 2026

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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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