Scholarships for African Students
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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.
Imperial College London President's PhD Scholarships 2027
Imperial College London offers President's PhD Scholarships for outstanding international students including Africans. The scholarship covers full tuition for 3.5 years plus a generous annual stipend. Applications for 2027 entry open soon.
University of Canberra Research Scholarship 2027 for Africans
The University of Canberra offers Research Scholarships for international students including Africans for PhD study in Australia. These scholarships cover full tuition and provide a generous living stipend.
Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship 2027 for Francophone Africa
The Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship 2027 is now open for Francophone African students. This fully funded programme supports orphaned or socially vulnerable African students to study at top universities worldwide with a focus on those from French-speaking African countries.
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.
African Union Enterprise Africa Network Fellowship 2026/2027
Applications are open for the 2026/2027 African Union Enterprise Africa Network (EAN) Fellowship Programme. This initiative supports young African professionals to drive enterprise development across the continent. Deadline: September 30, 2026.
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.