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

CMU-Africa Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026 (Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda): Fully Funded

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at CMU-Africa supports highly talented, service-oriented young people who face the highest social and economic ...
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Fully Funded UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholarship for Africans 2026 | How to Apply

The UGHE Mastercard Foundation Scholarship is fully funded and covers living expenses, tuition, travel expenses, lodging, and the cost of ...
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African Science Academy (ASA) 2026 Application for Young African Women in STEM

The African Science Academy (ASA) is Africa’s leading all-girls advanced school of science and mathematics. ASA is inviting applications from ...
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Oxford University MSc African Studies Scholarships 2026/2027: Now Open to African & International Students

The esteemed MSc in African Studies programme at the University of Oxford is inviting exceptional African and international students to ...
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The 2026 Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Bursary Program for Young South Africans

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Bursary Programme aims to empower and develop the next generation of South African leaders. Through ...
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The 2026 City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Bursary Program for young South Africans (R40,000.00 per academic year)

The 2026 City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Bursary Program is currently accepting applications. The City of Johannesburg Municipality is dedicated to ...
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