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

2026 Yale Young African Scholars Program in the USA Application is Now Open!

Applications are open for the 2026 Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) programme. This is an intensive academic and enrichment programme ...
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The Vice Chancellor’s Africa Scholarship (Undergraduate & Postgraduate) at University of Dundee 2026 for African Students

The University of Dundee Vice Chancellor’s Africa Scholarship is offering undergraduate & postgraduate taught scholarships of £4,000 to applicants from ...
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GREAT Scholarships 2026 at Anglia Ruskin University for Students from Ghana, India & Indonesia

In partnership with the British Council and the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign, Anglia Ruskin University is offering three scholarships ...
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Call for Applications: Dr Ben Attah Foundation Scholarships 2026 (Full Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Masters Scholarships)

The Dr Ben Attah Foundation Scholarship is a Nigerian-based initiative aimed at supporting talented students across primary, secondary, and tertiary ...
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Step-by-Step Application for the 2026 University of Glasgow African Excellence Masters Scholarship

Applications are now open for the 2026 University of Glasgow African Excellence Scholarship, offering full tuition coverage for postgraduate students ...
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