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Postgraduate Scholarships for African students 2026-2027 (Page 57)

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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

  • Call for Applications: DASH Masters and PhD Scholarship in Adolescent Health 2024

    The University of Ghana in collaboration with seven other universities and research institutions in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), including Burkina Faso (National Institute of Public Health), Ethiopia (Addis Continental Institute of Public Health), Nigeria (University of Ibadan), South Africa (Universit

    Published: 2024-05-23 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Ghana Deadline: June 14, 2024

  • Postgraduate Scholarship 2024

    The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry. The Fund hereby invites applications from interested and qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2023/2024 Undergrad

    Published: 2024-05-22 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: June 24, 2024

  • Proparco 2024 African Private Equity Fellowship Program

    The African Private Equity Fellowship, a 6-month executive program designed to provide training and networking opportunities for talented investors in Africa.The program is open to investment professionals, from the whole African continent and promote synergies between regions. W

    Published: 2024-05-22 Type: Fellowship Deadline: July 24, 2024

  • CIVICUS 2024 Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) for Civil Society Organizations

    The Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) team at CIVICUS is seeking experienced and knowledgeable civil society organisations in Venezuela, Tunisia, Ghana and Mozambique to lead the implementation of pre-, during and post-election related interventions. The interventions will last between three to six

    Published: 2024-05-20 Type: Fellowship Study in: Ghana, Mozambique, Tunisia, Venezuela Deadline: May 29, 2024

  • Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) For African Women 2024

    The MMEG mission is to assist women from developing countries who are pursuing their education with the aim of improving the lives of women and children in their countries. We are one of the few organizations who provide financial assistance to such women. In past years, grants of up to US$15,0

    Published: 2024-05-20 Type: Postgraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: September 14, 2024

  • Apply for the Research Fellowship at WACSI 2024

    The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) was created to reinforce the institutional, operational and knowledge capacities of civil society in the region as well as enhance knowledge on civil society in the region. WACSI serves as a resource hub for training, research and documentation, experi

    Published: 2024-05-17 Type: Fellowship Study in: Ghana Deadline: May 31, 2024

  • NerdzFactory 2024 Safe Online Youth Fellowship Program

    The Safe Online Youth Fellowship is a core component of the Safe Online Program. It targets youths with a passion for digital safety, offering specialized training and opportunities to advocate for responsible and secure online behaviors among young people. This initiative not only educates but acti

    Published: 2024-05-15 Type: Fellowship Study in: Nigeria Deadline: May 24, 2024

  • Apply Now: PTDF Scholarship Scheme for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholars in Nigeria Federal Universities 2024

    The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry. The Fund hereby invites applications from interested and qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2024 Undergraduate,

    Published: 2024-05-15 Type: PhD Study in: Nigeria Value: N700,000/Yr Deadline: June 24, 2024

  • Apply Now: PTDF Scholarship Scheme for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholars in Nigeria Federal Universities 2024

    The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry. The Fund hereby invites applications from interested and qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2024 Undergraduate,

    Published: 2024-05-15 Type: Masters Study in: Nigeria Value: N700,000/Yr Deadline: June 24, 2024

  • 2025 Einstein Forum/Wittenstein Foundation Fellowship Program

    The Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation offer a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of spe

    Published: 2024-05-15 Type: Fellowship Value: EUR 10,000 Deadline: June 1, 2024

  • 2024 Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (PRIME) Funding Program by DAAD

    DAAD PRIME funds the international mobility of postdoctoral researchers with temporary positions at German universities. Postdocs who see their long-term career perspectives in Germany receive funding for an independent research stay abroad, based on temporary employment at a German university. The

    Published: 2024-05-15 Type: Postgraduate Deadline: August 30, 2024

  • CODESRIA CASB 2024 6th Summer School in African Studies and Area Studies in Africa

    The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) and The Centre for African Studies in Basel (CASB) call for applications for their 6th Summer School in African Studies and Area Studies in Africa. The Summer School is offered with the generous support of the

    Published: 2024-05-14 Type: Fellowship Study in: Senegal Deadline: May 31, 2024

  • Call for Applications: A*STAR Graduate Scholarship for International Students 2024

    The A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS) will finance up to four years of your PhD or EngD studies at an autonomous universities in Singapore. As an AGS scholar, you will be exposed to industry-oriented and user-inspired R&D projects. You will also have the opportunity to take part in an oversea

    Published: 2024-05-14 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Singapore Deadline: August 1, 2024

  • Apply for the University of Birmingham Cadbury 2024 Research Fellow in African Studies

    We seek a research fellow in African Studies to contribute to our research environment and teaching for 18 months. The Fellow will engage in a programme of research agreed with their mentor. This post is funded by an endowment that enables members of staff at sub-Saharan African Universities to

    Published: 2024-05-13 Type: Fellowship Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: May 27, 2024

  • 2024 University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

    The Melbourne Research Scholarship and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship are offered to high-achieving international and domestic students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.  The University awards over 300 scholarships per year to intern

    Published: 2024-05-10 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Australia Value: USD 135,000 Deadline: October 31, 2024

  • 2024 University of Sussex Chancellor Scholarship for Masters Students

    University of Sussex Chancellor's Masters Scholarships are available for First Class graduates from institutions in the UK or Ireland. There are only 100 scholarships available, so there is a competitive application process. Applications are invited from qualified students who meet the requir

    Published: 2024-05-10 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: August 1, 2024

  • CAPSI 2024 Ph.D. Fellowship in the Non-Profit Sector’s Contribution to African Economies

    The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at the Wits Business School, with the support of the Mastercard Foundation, invites applications for Doctoral Fellowship on the Non-Profit Sector and its Contribution to African Economies project. The aim of the PhD

    Published: 2024-05-10 Type: PhD Deadline: May 24, 2024

  • 2024 McKinsey &Company Forward in Africa Program for Young Africans

    Forward is a virtual learning program that boosts the careers of high-potential young professionals by equipping them with a broad set of capabilities to help them thrive. It focuses on critical skills needed for success in the future of work, such as digital essentials, structured-thinking skills,

    Published: 2024-05-08 Type: Postgraduate Deadline: May 14, 2024

  • EU 2024 Youth Sounding Board Nigeria

    Are you a young Nigerian passionate about shaping policies that impact your generation? The European Union (EU) is offering you a unique opportunity to be heard and make a difference through its Youth Sounding Board. This initiative aims to integrate the voices and perspectives of Nigerian youth int

    Published: 2024-05-08 Type: Fellowship Study in: Nigeria Deadline: June 7, 2024

  • Apply Now: University of Pretoria Intra Africa Mobility for TAFSA Scholarship 2024

    Intra-Africa Mobility to Train Agribusiness and Food System Scientists for African Agriculture (TAFSA) is funded by the European Union (EU). The program is run by 5 African Universities namely, Eduardo Mondlane University (Mozambique); Gulu University (Uganda); Makerere University (Uganda); Universi

    Published: 2024-05-08 Type: Postgraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: June 28, 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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