Scholarships for African Students
10 opportunities found
Land is Life Indigenous Women Fellowship 2027 Cohort V
The Land is Life Indigenous Women's Program Fellowship 2027 (Cohort V) supports indigenous and rural women leaders from across the Global South including Africa in environmental justice, land rights, and climate advocacy. A transformative leadership programme.
McKinsey Forward Programme 2026 — Free 10-Week Career Skills for Africans
McKinsey.org Forward Programme 2026 is a free 10-week career skills programme for Africans. The programme develops professional skills — problem solving, communication, digital literacy, and leadership — and connects participants with McKinsey mentors and alumni networks.
EAC Youth Fellowship 2026 — Fully Funded East Africa
The East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded regional leadership programme for East African youth. Fellows engage with EAC institutions and contribute to regional integration initiatives. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of East African integration.
ASU Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarships 2027
Arizona State University and the Mastercard Foundation offer fully funded scholarships for talented young Africans to pursue technology and innovation-focused disciplines at ASU. The programme equips scholars with leadership skills to drive digital transformation back home.
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.
Mandela Washington Fellowship USA
The flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) brings young African leaders to the US for 6-week leadership institutes.
African Leadership University Scholarship
Merit and need-based scholarships for African students at African Leadership University.
Carnegie Challenge for Civic Leadership 2026/2027 — Seed Funding
The Carnegie Challenge for Civic Leadership 2026/2027 offers seed funding and global recognition for young changemakers working on civic innovation and community leadership. African youth leaders with transformative projects are encouraged to apply.
iLead Fellowship 2026 for Young African Leaders
Applications are open for the 2026 iLead Fellowship Program. This five-month leadership fellowship is designed for young leaders aged 18 to 25 committed to personal and community development across Africa. Deadline: August 31, 2026.
Endeavour Leadership Programme
The Endeavour Leadership Programme provides merit-based scholarships for international citizens to study in Australia.