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

Harambee Guadalupe Scholarships 2020 for African Women (Fully-funded)

On  February 11, 2020 , the Call for the Guadalupe 2020 Scholarship Program begins. Application Deadline: 26th March 2020 Eligible Countries: African countries To be Taken ...
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GENES MSc and Academic/Administrative Staff Exchange Scholarships 2020/2021 for African Scholars

The GENES Second Call for scholarship application is open. Application Deadline: 9th March, 2020 at mid-night, West African time.  Eligible ...
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BP Global STEM Academies 2020 for Young People (Fully-funded trips to Brazil, Egypt, USA & India)

An extraordinary, full scholarship study abroad program for students and active global citizens who are energized to help solve some ...
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Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) Summer School 2020 for Young African Scientists (Fully funded)

The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS), the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), the DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development ...
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Lionel Cliffe Memorial Research Scholarship 2020 for African Scholars and/or Activists

The Review of African Political Economy (ROAPE) announces a small research grants competition for African scholars and/or activists based in ...
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