Scholarships for African Students
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Commonwealth Masters Scholarships 2027/2028 — Open
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission has opened applications for Commonwealth Masters Scholarships 2027/2028. These scholarships fund citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries for full-time Master's study at a UK university. A flagship programme for African students since 1959.
University of Macau Masters and PhD Scholarships 2027/2028
The University of Macau has opened applications for 2027/2028 Master's and PhD programmes with scholarship opportunities for international students including Africans. The university is internationally ranked and offers English-medium programmes across multiple disciplines.
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2027/28 — Now Open
The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship Programme 2027/28 has opened applications. This prestigious programme supports mid-career professionals from developing countries for Master's study in public policy, economics, and governance in Germany. Deadline: October 31, 2026.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027/2028 — Now Open
Applications are now open for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027/2028. This prestigious scholarship funds outstanding students from outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. Gates Cambridge scholars are selected for academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to improving lives.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Stanford 2027
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University is the world's largest fully funded graduate scholarship, supporting up to 100 high-achieving students annually including Africans. Applications for 2027 open October 2026.
Rhodes Scholarships West Africa 2027
The Rhodes Scholarships for West Africa 2027 are open. One of the world's oldest and most prestigious scholarships, Rhodes enables outstanding West African students to study at the University of Oxford. Applications for the 2027 intake open in August 2026.
Rhodes Scholarships Kenya 2027
Rhodes Scholarships for Kenya 2027 are now accepting applications. This world-renowned scholarship enables outstanding Kenyan students to pursue graduate study at the University of Oxford fully funded. Applications open August 2026.
ARES Scholarships 2027-28 Belgium for African Students
ARES (Académie de Recherche et d'Enseignement Supérieur) offers fully funded scholarships for students from developing countries including Africa to pursue Master's degrees in Belgium. Applications for 2027-28 will open early 2027.
AAUW International Fellowship 2026/2027 for African Women
AAUW International Fellowships 2026/2027 are now open. The programme promotes education and equity for women internationally. African women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the US are eligible. Deadline: September 17, 2026.
McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill 2027
The McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University are Canada's first comprehensive merit scholarship. Open to exceptional students from any country including African students for Master's or professional programmes at McGill. Applications open September 2026.
Chevening Scholarship 2027 for African Students
The UK Government's flagship international scholarship programme is now open for 2027. Applications opened August 4, 2026 and close October 6, 2026. Chevening offers fully funded one-year Master's degrees at any UK university to outstanding emerging leaders from Africa and worldwide.
Ireland Fellows Programme 2027/28 for African Students
The Government of Ireland has opened applications for the Ireland Fellows Programme 2027/28 — a prestigious fully funded scholarship for students from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Palestine to pursue a Master's degree in Ireland. Applications opened June 29, 2026.