Scholarships for Africans

Every year, applications open for undergraduate, masters, and doctoral funding opportunities for African students to study abroad. These scholarships are offered by institutions and organizations in Africa and across the world.

Select your country below and start applying for scholarships for African students:

Angola  Benin  Botswana  Burkina Faso  Burundi  Cameroon  Congo  Côte d’Ivoire  Egypt  Ethiopia  Gambia  Ghana  Kenya  Lesotho Liberia  Madagascar  Malawi  Mozambique  Namibia  Nigeria  Rwanda  Sierra Leone  South Africa  Swaziland  Tanzania  Uganda  Zambia  Zimbabwe

Embassy of France in Uganda Masters Scholarships 2026/2027 (Fully Funded)

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German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) Doctoral Researcher Position Application Calls

Apply for the IDOS Doctoral Researcher position in Germany. The part-time PhD-linked role includes research in Ghana and Germany, with applications due by 14 June 2026.
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HPI Fellowships at the University of Cape Town 2026 for African Scholars

Apply for the 2026 HPI Fellowships at the University of Cape Town. The program supports African PhD and postdoctoral researchers in digital health, with funding covering tuition, bursary support, equipment, and conference travel. Deadline: 15 August 2026.
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Cyber4Africa Programme 2026 for African AI Startups: Application Call

Apply for the Cyber4Africa Programme 2026, a six-month programme for African AI startups to strengthen cyber resilience through assessment, training, and technical support. Deadline: 8 June 2026.
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Japan-Africa Exchange Scholarship Programme 2027 (Canon Foundation & Kyoto University) for African Researchers

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