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Browse real, regularly-updated, fully-funded scholarships for African students — from undergraduate to PhD level, across Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia.

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Build an ATS-ready CV, get AI feedback on your essay, write a compelling personal statement, draft a concept paper, and rehearse interviews — free, with African-context guidance.

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Featured Scholarship Opportunities

A snapshot of what is currently open for application — browse the full directory for more.

China–African Union Scholarship 2026 – Fully Funded Masters & PhD (Deadline 29 June 2026)

Offered in: China

Level: Masters, PhD

Fully funded Master's and PhD study in China for African Union citizens — covers tuition, accommodation, stipend, and insurance. Deadline: 29 June 2026.

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Rhodes Scholarship 2027 – University of Oxford (Kenya & East Africa Window Now Open)

Offered in: United Kingdom

Level: Masters, PhD

Fully funded Oxford postgraduate scholarship — the Kenya/East Africa window for the 2027 cohort opened 1 June 2026 and closes 27 August 2026.

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Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2027/2028 – USA (Masters & PhD, Country Deadlines Now Open)

Offered in: United States

Level: Masters, PhD

US government-funded Master's and PhD scholarships for African students — the 2027/2028 cycle is open now, with country-specific deadlines through mid-to-late 2026.

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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Pan-African Partner Universities (Undergraduate & Masters)

Level: Masters, Undergraduate

One of Africa's largest scholarship programs — full tuition, accommodation, meals, laptop, and mentorship for talented young Africans at partner universities including Makerere.

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Gates Cambridge Scholarship – University of Cambridge, UK (Full PhD & Masters Funding)

Offered in: United Kingdom

Level: Masters, PhD

Full funding for outstanding international students — including Africans — to pursue a Master's or PhD at the University of Cambridge, covering tuition, living costs, and travel.

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Commonwealth Scholarships – UK (Masters & PhD for Developing Commonwealth Countries)

Offered in: United Kingdom

Level: Masters, PhD

Fully funded UK government Master's and PhD scholarships for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries, covering tuition, living costs, and airfare.

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DAAD Scholarships – Germany (Masters & PhD, 2026/2027 Intake)

Offered in: Germany

Level: Masters, PhD

Fully funded German government postgraduate scholarships for African students — Master's and PhD study with full tuition waiver, monthly stipend, and health insurance.

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Australia Awards Scholarships – 2027 Intake

Full tuition + airfare + living allowance + health cover

Offered in: Australia

Level: Masters, Undergraduate

Fully funded Australian government scholarships open to African applicants for undergraduate/postgraduate study starting in 2027.

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Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program 2026–2027

Full tuition + stipend + airfare + health insurance

Offered in: Japan

Level: Masters

Fully funded master’s scholarship in Japan for African students (AfDB & Government of Japan).

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