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Postgraduate Scholarships for African students 2026-2027 (Page 4)

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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

  • AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Program 2026

    African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) and The World Bank, Africa Region Chief Economist’s Office (AFRCE), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a mutually beneficial collaborative partnership. The AERC-World Bank visiting scholars programme is central to the colla

    Published: 2026-08-04 Type: Fellowship Deadline: September 6, 2026

  • Dresden Leibniz Graduate School Annual Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)

    The Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS) invites applications for highly innovative doctoral projects focusing on at least one of the following challenge-driven and solution-oriented topics addressing the above gaps concerning sustainable urban mobility transformations: Public policy: g

    Published: 2026-08-04 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Germany Deadline: September 1, 2026

  • Commonwealth Startup Fellowships in Accra, Ghana 2026/2027 (Fully Funded)

    Commonwealth Startup Fellowships run for six months and are designed to ignite and elevate high-potential startups from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. The programme is made up of a combination of immersive in-person experiences and online learning, to provide participants with essenti

    Published: 2026-08-04 Type: Fellowship Study in: Ghana Deadline: September 1, 2026

  • 2027 KAS-SAIIA Scholarships and Internship Programmes

    The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a German political foundation named after the first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. KAS operates worldwide to promote democracy through dialogue, political education and training. Since 1999, KAS has funded an internship programme, run by SAIIA

    Published: 2026-08-03 Type: Masters Deadline: September 1, 2026

  • MMoCRA EU-Funded Mobility Programme for Africans 2026

    Multidisciplinary Mobility for a Climate Resilient Africa (MMoCRA) is an EU-funded mobility programme through the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme connecting leading African and European universities to strengthen climate resilience across Africa through multidisciplinary researc

    Published: 2026-07-31 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Kenya, Namibia, Netherlands, South Africa, Uganda Deadline: September 15, 2026

  • University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for Africans 2027-2028 (Fully Funded)

    The University of Manchester is committed to supporting a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Through our Equity and Merit Scholarships, we aim to empower talented individuals from the Global South to drive meaningful change in their home countries. Equity and Merit Scholarships are op

    Published: 2026-07-31 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: August 31, 2026

  • AEIP Scholars Programme 2026/2027

    The AEIP Scholars Programme is a collaborative research impact initiative that brings African and European scholars together to advance joint research and strengthen Africa-Europe cooperation. The programme supports peer learning, research and innovation, and science communication, while encouraging

    Published: 2026-07-30 Type: PhD Deadline: August 31, 2026

  • Oxford-Pershing Square Scholarships 2027

    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

  • France-South Africa 2027 Scholarship Programme for Postgraduate Study in France

    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

  • Eastern Mediterranean University Graduate Scholarship 2026/2027

    Eastern Mediterranean University Graduate Scholarship Application is Open. Students who will enroll in their respective programs for the first time may apply for scholarship opportunities. International students can apply for 100% scholarships for PhD programs and 50 % scholarshi

    Published: 2026-07-28 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Turkey Deadline: August 6, 2026

  • Mastercard Foundation AfOx Graduate Scholarships in UK 2027

    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

  • Augustine Udefa Foundation Scholarship Mentorship Program for Africans 2026

    The AUSMP is a program administered by the Augustine Udefa Foundation in which applicants with excellent grades, but lacking funding, are mentored and prepared for the award of fully funded scholarships to pursue graduate studies in the United States (U.S.). Accepted applicants are expected to demon

    Published: 2026-07-27 Type: Fellowship Deadline: August 31, 2026

  • University of Rwanda (UR) Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2026-2027

    Application for University of Rwanda Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is Open 2026-2027.  The University of Rwanda in partnership with Mastercard Foundation is implementing a 10-year Scholars Program (MCF-SP@UR) aimed at enabling higher education access to qualified young Africans, yet

    Published: 2026-07-27 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Rwanda Deadline: August 22, 2026

  • Eric Bleumink Masters Scholarship in Netherland 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

  • Pulitzer Center Education Teachers’ Fellowship for Africans 2026

    The Pulitzer Center is calling for applications from educators for the Africa Education Teachers’ Fellowship. The Africa Education Teachers' Fellowship is a six-month hybrid professional development program designed to equip teachers with practical skills to integrate journalism into cl

    Published: 2026-07-24 Type: Fellowship Deadline: August 10, 2026

  • Harvard Academy Scholars Program in United States 2027

    This program is open to recent PhD recipients and doctoral candidates in the social sciences. The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies is dedicated to promoting innovative social science hand-in-hand with deepening our shared knowledge of the experiences and practices of the wo

    Published: 2026-07-23 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: September 18, 2026

  • Asia Pacific University MEXT (UR) Scholarship 2027

    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

  • Human Rights Advocates Programs (HRAP) at Columbia University

    The Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) is now open for applications to the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 programs. Founded in 1989, HRAP leverages the resources of Columbia University and those offered by NYC as a hub of NGOs and international organizations to provide human rights advocates with a

    Published: 2026-07-22 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: October 15, 2026

  • Canon Collins Masters and PhD Scholarship 2027

    Canon Collins invite applications for the postgraduate study in South Africa 2027. We will provide funding for up to a maximum of two years for Masters and PhD with the ability to reapply for a third year. Continued funding depends upon satisfactory progress and academic reports. In 2027, Canon C

    Published: 2026-07-22 Type: Postgraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: August 14, 2026

  • Google DeepMind AI Master’s Scholarships 2026/2027

    The Google DeepMind AI Master’s Scholarship funding supported universities to reach exceptional students around the world, enabling them to pursue advanced studies in artificial intelligence (AI) and related fields.This contributed to expanding access to AI education and fostering a global com

    Published: 2026-07-21 Type: Masters Study in: Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, France, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Turkey, Uganda Deadline: Not Specified

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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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