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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.

DAAD/EPOS Scholarships 2027/2028 (Germany) – Closes 15 October 2026

Tuition + monthly stipend + health insurance

DAAD-funded postgraduate scholarship for development-related fields including environmental governance. Closes 15 October 2026.

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University of Bayreuth “Alexander von Humboldt” Starter Grant 2027 – Closes 15 September 2026

Research funding grant

Research grant for early-career researchers via the University of Bayreuth's Centre of International Excellence. Closes 15 September 2026.

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Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships 2026/2027 – Closes 1 September 2026

Full study funding + monthly stipend

German foundation scholarship for international students and doctoral candidates engaged in civil society or ecology work. Closes 1 September 2026.

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KAS–SAIIA Scholarship 2027 (Sub-Saharan Africa) – Closes 1 September 2026 Featured

Full postgraduate funding

Postgraduate scholarship for Sub-Saharan African students focused on governance and international relations. Closes 1 September 2026.

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Chevening Scholarship 2027/28 (UK) – Applications Open (Closes 6 October 2026) Featured

Full tuition + £1,347/month stipend

The UK government's flagship master's scholarship, fully funded, open to 160+ countries. 2027/28 applications close 6 October 2026.

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

Full Oxford tuition + £20,400/year stipend

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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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Pan-African Partner Universities (Undergraduate & Masters) Editor's Choice

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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