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Postgraduate Scholarships for African students 2025-2026 (Page 59)

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

  • Carleton University Queen Elizabeth Scholarship for African Students 2023

    As the first cohort of the Carleton University Queen Elizabeth Scholarship for Advanced Scholars from West Africa (QES-AS-WA) wraps up, we are delighted to announce the second and final call for applications for the second cohort scheduled for 2023-24. The program Wurin ta na yin rubu

    Published: 2023-08-21 Type: PhD Deadline: September 20, 2023

  • UK Government Scholarship for Ugandans 2024

    Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandan scholars to compete for Commonwealth Scholarships to United Kingdom at both masters and PhD levels for 2024-2025 Academic Year.

    Published: 2023-08-18 Type: Postgraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: September 8, 2023

  • YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders 2023

    The Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring up to 700 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2024 for a comprehensive executive-style program that is designed to build skills and empower Fellows to lead in their respective sectors and communities.

    Published: 2023-08-16 Type: Fellowship Deadline: September 12, 2023

  • Mandela Washington Fellowship For Young African Leaders (Fully Funded) 2024

    The Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring up to 700 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2024 for a comprehensive executive-style program that is designed to build skills and empower Fellows to lead in their respective sectors and communities.

    Published: 2023-08-15 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: September 12, 2023

  • Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders 2023

    The goal is to churn out a competent workforce for the renewable energy industry and build entrepreneurs who will advance access to clean energy to 600 million in Africa without access and retain young African talent in a crucial sector like renewable energy, of paramount importance to unlock Africa

    Published: 2023-08-15 Type: Fellowship Deadline: September 4, 2023

  • University of Idaho Scholarship Program for International Students 2023

    The University of Idaho is proud to announce its global initiative, offering scholarships to aspiring students from all corners of the world who are enthusiastic about pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in the field of chemistry.

    Published: 2023-08-14 Type: Masters Study in: United States Deadline: November 1, 2023

  • Africa Digital Inclusion Fellowship for African Students 2023

    The Africa Digital Inclusion Alliance Brings to you an intensive virtual Digital Inclusion fellowship from 29th August to 14th September 2023. The Fellowship is geared towards raising champions who will commit to bridging the digital divide by promoting key areas of Digital Inclusion. This will ac

    Published: 2023-08-14 Type: Fellowship Deadline: August 20, 2023

  • Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders 2023

    The goal is to churn out a competent workforce for the renewable energy industry and build entrepreneurs who will advance access to clean energy to 600 million in Africa without access and retain young African talent in a crucial sector like renewable energy, of paramount importance to unlock Africa

    Published: 2023-08-14 Type: Fellowship Deadline: September 4, 2023

  • MPIL Journalist in Residence Fellowship 2024

    The MPIL Journalist in Residence Fellowship enables journalists with several years of experience to spend three months at the Institute. The time and duration of the stay (between March and November 2024) are agreed individually. MPIL Journalists in Residence are free to pursue their own research. T

    Published: 2023-08-14 Type: Fellowship Deadline: October 6, 2023

  • Australian National University PhD Scholarship for International Students 2023

    ANU Colleges may offer an ANU PhD Scholarship (stipend). It is normal for recipients to undertake study on a full-time basis. However, in accordance with strict criteria, the scholarship can be awarded for part-time study. International scholars must undertake study on a full-time basis.

    Published: 2023-08-14 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Deadline: August 31, 2023

  • Meta Research Fellowship Program for PhD Students Worldwide 2023

    The Meta Research PhD Fellowship program is open to students in any year of their PhD study. We encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those from traditionally under-represented minority groups. Applications are evaluated based on the strength of the s

    Published: 2023-08-12 Type: PhD Deadline: September 20, 2023

  • University Of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for International Master’s Students 2023

    The UN's Sustainable Development Goals set the direction toward a better, more sustainable future for all. Our Equity and Merit Scholarships aim to empower young professionals in the Global South to deliver solutions to meet these interlinked goals. Equity and Merit Scholarships are for acade

    Published: 2023-08-11 Type: Masters Study in: United States Deadline: August 31, 2023

  • Ufahamu Africa Podcast Fellows for African Researchers, Journalists, Practitioners & Podcasters 2023

    Apply now to become an Ufahamu Africa non-resident fellow! Working remotely, fellows host and produce 4 unique episodes that are aired on the podcast with the support of a $3,500 stipend. Selected fellows will have the opportunity to guest host podcast episodes, identify future guests and themes,

    Published: 2023-08-11 Type: Fellowship Deadline: August 30, 2023

  • Fulbright Joint Supervision Scholarships for PhD Students At Moroccan Universities (USA) 2023

    Candidates selected under this program spend up to one full year at an American university conducting research in labs, libraries, and auditing classes under the supervision of their American co-supervisor. Ph.D. students interested in this program must first find an American professor willing to

    Published: 2023-08-11 Type: PhD Study in: United States Deadline: December 15, 2023

  • Anzisha Prize Fellowship for Young African Entrepreneurs 2023

    The Anzisha Prize is Africa’s biggest award for her youngest entrepreneurs aged 15 - 22 years, and hands out over USD $200,000 every year in business support and prize money to very young entrepreneurs from all over the continent. The Anzisha Prize is a venture building fellowship program t

    Published: 2023-08-11 Type: Fellowship Deadline: September 7, 2023

  • Government of Slovak Republic National Scholarship Program 2024

    National Scholarship Program of the Slovak Republic 2024-2025 are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for masters and PhD studies. The scholarship covers up to 734 € monthly. Scholarships for international students, PhD students, univer

    Published: 2023-08-10 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Slovakia Deadline: October 31, 2023

  • TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Developing Countries

    TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable in CSIR research laboratories and institutes in India for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months.

    Published: 2023-08-10 Type: PhD Study in: India Deadline: September 15, 2023

  • Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) for African Students 2024

    The Orange Knowledge Programme, a new phase of the Netherlands Fellowship aims to advance the development of the capacity, knowledge and of both individuals and institutions in higher and vocational education.   On 1 July 2017 the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) entere

    Published: 2023-08-10 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Netherlands Deadline: January 1, 1970

  • TWAS-AREP Regional Science Diplomacy Workshop For Researchers 2023

    Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) through the Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP), and TWAS Arab Regional Partner (AREP) are seeking candidates to participate in the regional workshop on Science Diplomacy for the Arab Region that will be held in hybrid format from 24 to 26 October 2023. Bib

    Published: 2023-08-10 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Egypt Deadline: August 21, 2023

  • IE Foundation Kistefos Young Talented Leaders Scholarship 2023

    The program will enable young talent from Norway and Africa with a vision for business and innovation to study at IE University. Over four years, the program will grant a total of 46 scholarships to candidates in Norway, South Africa, Liberia, and Ethiopia.  The Fellowshi

    Published: 2023-08-09 Type: Masters Study in: Norway Deadline: November 1, 2023

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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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