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.
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.
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.
Nordic Africa Institute Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027
The Nordic Africa Institute offers the Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027/2028 for early-career African researchers. The programme provides access to unique library resources, robust academic networks, and dedicated research time to advance scholarship on Africa.
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.
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.