Scholarships for Africans

Every year, applications open for undergraduate, masters, and doctoral funding opportunities for African students to study abroad. These scholarships are offered by institutions and organizations in Africa and across the world.

Select your country below and start applying for scholarships for African students:

Angola  Benin  Botswana  Burkina Faso  Burundi  Cameroon  Congo  Côte d’Ivoire  Egypt  Ethiopia  Gambia  Ghana  Kenya  Lesotho Liberia  Madagascar  Malawi  Mozambique  Namibia  Nigeria  Rwanda  Sierra Leone  South Africa  Swaziland  Tanzania  Uganda  Zambia  Zimbabwe

GirlCode Digital Skill Employment Accelerator Program for South African Women 2025

This GirlCode Digital Skill Employment Accelerator Program is designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to secure ...
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Study In the Netherlands: 2026 Mandela Scholarship Fund at Leiden University for South Africans

The Mandela Scholarship Fund is for students from four South African partner universities (Stellenbosch University, University of Cape Town, University ...
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Apply for the 2026 University of Lincoln Africa Scholarship for All African Countries

The University of Lincoln’s Africa Scholarship is designed to help students from across Africa to access postgraduate-level study at the ...
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Youth Challenge Fund 4 (YCF4) Grant 2025 – €7,000 in Funding for Girl- & Youth-Led Groups in West & Central Africa

We’re thrilled to launch the forth round of the Youth Challenge Fund! This Fund is about supporting the innovation, creativity, ...
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African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Scholarship 2026 for Africans (100% Tuition, Free Accommodation & Meals)

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences is accepting applications for the 2026 AIMS Scholarship, which covers tuition fees and accommodation ...
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Apply Now for the Commonwealth Masters & PhD Scholarships 2026/2027 for Africans

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) offers a UK government scholarship scheme aimed at international development, attracting talented ...
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