This page contains fully funded postgraduate scholarships for African students 2026-2027 to study abroad
Applications for the Erasmus Mundus NOHA Scholarship in International Humanitarian Action 2027 open on October 1, 2026. The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action is an inter-university multidisciplinary postgraduate programme that provides
Published: 2026-09-29 Type: Masters Study in: Australia, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United States Deadline: December 15, 2026
In line with its continued commitment to the Paris Agreement, and as a key actor in the fight against climate change, France is launching a new edition of the Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) programme to strengthen scientific contributions to the issues addressed at the Conferences of
Published: 2026-09-29 Type: Fellowship Deadline: December 15, 2026
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Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are on the frontline of climate change and face growing demand for skilled professionals in sectors critical to national development. The King's Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) Undergraduate Fellowships support talented students to stud
Published: 2026-09-29 Type: Fellowship Deadline: October 14, 2026
The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships were established in 2011 to identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders. Each year three Fellows have an opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) or the ITC (Geneva), with a stipend of $
Published: 2026-09-25 Type: Fellowship Deadline: November 20, 2027
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The Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship Program is awarded to high-achieving students who wish to pursue their graduate education at Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU). By bringing together students from around the world, the scholarship intends to promote TMU as an educational and research hub for co
Published: 2026-09-25 Type: Masters Study in: Japan Deadline: Not Specified
The Maastricht University (UM) NL-High Potential Scholarship programme offers 18 full scholarships, including tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend, each academic year for highly talented students from outside the European Union (EU) who have been admitted to a master’s programme at UM. Th
Published: 2026-09-23 Type: Masters Study in: Netherlands Deadline: February 1, 2027
The Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring approximately 550 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2027 for a comprehensive executive-style program designed to empower Fellows to lead in their respective sectors and communities and build partnerships with American counterparts.
Published: 2026-09-23 Type: Fellowship Deadline: October 13, 2026
The Application for DAAD/EPOS Scholarship at Heidelberg University is Open.The Master of Science in International Health (MScIH) is a modular programme, allowing for full-time (1 year) and part-time (up to 5 years) study.
Published: 2026-09-23 Type: Masters Study in: Germany Deadline: October 15, 2026
The KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship accelerates University's impact by empowering early-career researchers to drive innovation and scientific advancement. Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Fellowship fosters global and local partnerships, supports commercialisation efforts,
Published: 2026-09-21 Type: Fellowship Study in: Saudi Arabia Deadline: October 1, 2026
The KTH Scholarship focuses on academic excellence and drive to contribute to sustainable development. This scholarship is for students that wants to undertake a master degree. In 2025, 8 % of the scholarship applicants admitted to a programme were nominated for the KTH Scholarship
Published: 2026-09-21 Type: Masters Study in: Sweden Deadline: January 15, 2027
Applications for 2027 PhD and Post-Doc funding for women engineers and scientists from the world’s developing and emerging economies. This year, the foundation are particularly keen to see applications from the following academic disciplines: Physical Sciences, Engineering, Computer
Published: 2026-09-17 Type: Fellowship Deadline: November 7, 2026
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The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies offers one-year Jean Monnet Fellowships to scholars who have obtained their doctorate more than five years prior to the start of the fellowship, i.e. 1 September 2027 for the academic year 2027-28. The Fellowship programme is open to post-docs, tenure-t
Published: 2026-09-17 Type: Fellowship Study in: Italy Deadline: October 26, 2026
Application for CUHK-MAICS Scholarship is Open. The Chinese University of Hong Kong Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (CUHK-MAICS) Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship aims to provide an opportunity for members of underrepresented groups in postgraduate programmes in Hong Kong univer
Published: 2026-09-16 Type: Masters Study in: Hong Kong Deadline: January 15, 2027
This scholarship is designed to support talented individuals from all backgrounds and encourages applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in aerospace and engineering.
Published: 2026-09-15 Type: Masters Deadline: March 1, 2027
If you are a high performing undergraduate or Master's student and have a strong desire to undertake a PhD programme at a world-class research institution, a President's PhD Scholarship could provide you with the outstanding opportunity to receive full funding for tuition fees and
Published: 2026-09-15 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: March 1, 2027
The ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme supports outstanding African students pursuing advanced studies in actuarial science, risk management and related fields to strengthen Africa’s resilience to climate change.
Published: 2026-09-14 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa Deadline: October 7, 2026
DAAD EPOS Scholarship Application is open for postgraduate students that wants to study at Charité - Universitätsemedizin Berlin (host institution). This scholarship is Candidates from low- and middle-income countries.
Published: 2026-09-11 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Germany Deadline: October 15, 2026
The Center for African Studies and the Mastercard Foundation are engaged in a ten-year partnership to support 201 master’s degree students from African countries who are academically talented and committed to transformative change on the continent. The Program recruits wide
Published: 2026-09-11 Type: Masters Study in: United States Deadline: Not Specified
FAWE has once again been selected as a nominating agency for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK, offering opportunities for eligible students from selected FAWE network countries to pursue: ? Master’s Scholarships – one-year study in the UK ? PhD Scholarships
Published: 2026-09-11 Type: Postgraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: October 20, 2026
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering 30 graduate study opportunities for young African professionals to pursue master's degrees focused on technology and innovation. A strong expectation of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Pro
Published: 2026-09-09 Type: Masters Study in: United States Deadline: September 27, 2026
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