Scholarships for African Students
33 opportunities found
World Bank Small AI for Development Hackathon 2026
Applications are open for the 2026 World Bank Group Small AI for Development Hackathon Challenge. The competition invites innovators to develop AI solutions for development challenges in the Global South. African participants are strongly encouraged. Deadline: October 6, 2026.
ACU Early Career Conference Grants 2026/2027 for African Researchers
Applications are open for the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Early Career Conference Grants 2026/2027. These grants help emerging researchers attend international conferences in Commonwealth countries, covering travel, accommodation, and registration. Applicants must be presenting at the conference.
European University Institute Jean Monnet Fellowships 2027 — €2,850/month
Applications are open for the European University Institute Jean Monnet Fellowships 2027 for PhD scholars. Fellows spend one academic year at EUI in Florence, Italy, working on their doctoral research. The grant is €2,850 per month. Deadline: September 26, 2026.
Julius Berger Nigeria Workshop Engineer Development Programme 2026
Julius Berger Nigeria has opened applications for its 2026 Workshop Engineer Development Programme for Nigerian graduates. This prestigious programme offers engineering graduates practical experience in construction, project management, and engineering operations at Nigeria's leading construction company.
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.
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2027/2028 — Open
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2027/2028 are now open for applications from eligible Commonwealth country citizens. These prestigious awards fund full-time doctoral study at UK universities and are specifically targeted at students from low and middle income Commonwealth countries including most of Africa.
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.
Mastercard Foundation DrPH Scholarship University of Toronto 2027
The University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Scholarship 2027/2028 is a fully funded opportunity for African health leaders to pursue doctoral-level public health study at one of the world's top universities. Applications now open.
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.