Scholarships in Africa

Are you an African student residence in Africa and looking for scholarships in Africa to study at any level? This page is for you.

There are many scholarship opportunities, both fully-funded and partially-funded in Africa. Whether you want to study in the East, West or South of Africa, there’s likely a scholarship just for you – from undergraduate, masters, doctoral and postdoctoral levels.

We’ve got an extensive list of scholarship opportunities for universities in Africa, including the best national scholarships, fellowships, college and university grants, free scholarships, federal funding, and other forms of student financial aid.

Start here to apply for scholarships in Africa, click on any of the scholarships listed below for more information. These scholarships are offered by institutions and organizations in Africa

Call for Application for DAFI Scholarship Programme for Academic Year 2024/2025 in Rwanda

UNHCR’s Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI) offers qualified refugee and returnee (in selected countries*) students the possibility to earn an ...
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CAPSI/Mastercard Foundation PhD Fellowship At the University of the Witwatersrand 2024

The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at the Wits Business School (University of the Witwatersrand), with the ...
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Climate Research and Education to Advancing Green Development in Africa (CREATE-GreenAfrica) Scholarship 2024/2025 for African Students

Climate Research and Education to Advancing Green Development in Africa (CREATE-GreenAfrica) 2024/2025 for African Students. Apply below. When is Application ...
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Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award 2024 For  Female Students 

Applications are open for the Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award 2024 For  Female Students in their final year of ...
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How to Apply for the Ogun State Government TVET Scholarship for Nigerians 2024

The Ogun State Government TVET Scholarship is an initiative of the Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, ...
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