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Newest Scholarships
Freshly added opportunities, updated regularly.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship 2027–28 – Postgraduate Study Abroad (50% Grant, 50% Loan)
50% grant + 50% loan toward postgraduate costs
The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) helps outstanding students from selected developing countries with no other means […]
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships 2027–28 – Fully Funded Study in New Zealand (Pacific & Select Asian Countries)
Full tuition + weekly living allowance + establishment allowance + insurance + travel
The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are the New Zealand Government’s flagship scholarships for students from the Pacific and a limited […]
Rotary Peace Fellowship 2028–29 – Fully Funded Master’s & Certificate Programmes Worldwide (Deadline 15 May 2027)
Tuition + living costs + travel (confirm current package with Rotary)
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is a fully funded programme from The Rotary Foundation for people working in peace and development. […]
NL Scholarship (Holland Scholarship) 2027–28 – €5,000 Grant for Non-EEA Students in the Netherlands
€5,000 one-off first-year grant (partial funding)
The NL Scholarship (formerly the Holland Scholarship, renamed in June 2023) is the Netherlands’ national scholarship for students from outside […]
Stipendium Hungaricum 2027/28 – Fully Funded Study in Hungary (Expected Deadline 15 January 2027)
Tuition + monthly stipend + accommodation contribution + health insurance
Stipendium Hungaricum is the Hungarian government’s flagship scholarship for international students, run by the Tempus Public Foundation for Hungary’s Ministry […]
Clarendon Scholarships 2027–28 – Fully Funded Master’s & DPhil at Oxford (No Separate Application)
Course fees + living grant (2027–28 amount to be confirmed by Oxford)
The Clarendon Scholarships are fully funded awards for new Master’s and DPhil students at the University of Oxford, with more […]
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (ESOP) 2027 – Fully Funded Master’s in Switzerland
Covers Master’s study and living costs (confirm current amounts with ETH)
The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) funds outstanding Master’s students at one of the world’s leading science […]
Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 – Fully Funded Master’s in China Studies at Peking University
Full tuition + campus accommodation (first-year Yenching Fellowship)
The Yenching Academy of Peking University runs a two-year, English-taught Master’s in China Studies in Beijing for students from anywhere […]
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ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (ESOP) 2027 – Fully Funded Master’s in Switzerland
Covers Master’s study and living costs (confirm current amounts with ETH)
The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) funds outstanding Master’s students at one of the world’s leading science […]
Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 – Fully Funded Master’s in China Studies at Peking University
Full tuition + campus accommodation (first-year Yenching Fellowship)
The Yenching Academy of Peking University runs a two-year, English-taught Master’s in China Studies in Beijing for students from anywhere […]
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship 2027–28 – Postgraduate Study Abroad (50% Grant, 50% Loan)
50% grant + 50% loan toward postgraduate costs
The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) helps outstanding students from selected developing countries with no other means […]
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships 2027–28 – Fully Funded Study in New Zealand (Pacific & Select Asian Countries)
Full tuition + weekly living allowance + establishment allowance + insurance + travel
The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are the New Zealand Government’s flagship scholarships for students from the Pacific and a limited […]
Rotary Peace Fellowship 2028–29 – Fully Funded Master’s & Certificate Programmes Worldwide (Deadline 15 May 2027)
Tuition + living costs + travel (confirm current package with Rotary)
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is a fully funded programme from The Rotary Foundation for people working in peace and development. […]
NL Scholarship (Holland Scholarship) 2027–28 – €5,000 Grant for Non-EEA Students in the Netherlands
€5,000 one-off first-year grant (partial funding)
The NL Scholarship (formerly the Holland Scholarship, renamed in June 2023) is the Netherlands’ national scholarship for students from outside […]
Stipendium Hungaricum 2027/28 – Fully Funded Study in Hungary (Expected Deadline 15 January 2027)
Tuition + monthly stipend + accommodation contribution + health insurance
Stipendium Hungaricum is the Hungarian government’s flagship scholarship for international students, run by the Tempus Public Foundation for Hungary’s Ministry […]
Clarendon Scholarships 2027–28 – Fully Funded Master’s & DPhil at Oxford (No Separate Application)
Course fees + living grant (2027–28 amount to be confirmed by Oxford)
The Clarendon Scholarships are fully funded awards for new Master’s and DPhil students at the University of Oxford, with more […]
PhD Scholarships
Fulbright Foreign Student Program – 2028/2029 Cycle (Country Deadlines Expected Feb–Jun 2027)
US government-funded Master's and PhD scholarships for African students. The 2027/2028 country deadlines have largely closed; the 2028/2029 cycle is expected to open Feb–Jun…
China–African Union Scholarship – 2027 Intake Expected (2026 Round Closed 29 June 2026)
Fully funded Master's and PhD study in China for African Union citizens. The 2026 round closed 29 June 2026; the 2027 intake is expected…
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship – 2027 Embassy Round Closed; 2028 Intake Expected Feb–Apr 2027
Full tuition + monthly stipend + round-trip airfare
The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, run by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, is one of Asia’s […]
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships 2027–28 – Fully Funded Study in New Zealand (Pacific & Select Asian Countries)
Full tuition + weekly living allowance + establishment allowance + insurance + travel
The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are the New Zealand Government’s flagship scholarships for students from the Pacific and a limited […]
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship 2027–28 – Postgraduate Study Abroad (50% Grant, 50% Loan)
50% grant + 50% loan toward postgraduate costs
The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) helps outstanding students from selected developing countries with no other means […]
Türkiye Scholarships – 2027/2028 Intake Expected January 2027 (2026 Round Closed)
Full tuition + monthly stipend + health insurance + airfare + accommodation assistance
Government-funded fully funded scholarship for bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD study in Türkiye
Clarendon Scholarships 2027–28 – Fully Funded Master’s & DPhil at Oxford (No Separate Application)
Course fees + living grant (2027–28 amount to be confirmed by Oxford)
The Clarendon Scholarships are fully funded awards for new Master’s and DPhil students at the University of Oxford, with more […]
Stipendium Hungaricum 2027/28 – Fully Funded Study in Hungary (Expected Deadline 15 January 2027)
Tuition + monthly stipend + accommodation contribution + health insurance
Stipendium Hungaricum is the Hungarian government’s flagship scholarship for international students, run by the Tempus Public Foundation for Hungary’s Ministry […]
Master’s Scholarships
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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Pan-African Partner Universities (Undergraduate & Masters)
One of Africa's largest scholarship programs — full tuition, accommodation, meals, laptop, and mentorship for talented young Africans at partner universities including Makerere.
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship – African-Funded Master’s in Governance & Leadership (SOAS, LBS, Birmingham)
Full tuition + living allowance (~£45,479 total at SOAS)
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship is an African-founded and African-funded award — established by Sudanese-British entrepreneur Dr Mo Ibrahim specifically […]
Fulbright Foreign Student Program – 2028/2029 Cycle (Country Deadlines Expected Feb–Jun 2027)
US government-funded Master's and PhD scholarships for African students. The 2027/2028 country deadlines have largely closed; the 2028/2029 cycle is expected to open Feb–Jun…
China–African Union Scholarship – 2027 Intake Expected (2026 Round Closed 29 June 2026)
Fully funded Master's and PhD study in China for African Union citizens. The 2026 round closed 29 June 2026; the 2027 intake is expected…
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship – 2027 Embassy Round Closed; 2028 Intake Expected Feb–Apr 2027
Full tuition + monthly stipend + round-trip airfare
The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, run by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, is one of Asia’s […]
Rotary Peace Fellowship 2028–29 – Fully Funded Master’s & Certificate Programmes Worldwide (Deadline 15 May 2027)
Tuition + living costs + travel (confirm current package with Rotary)
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is a fully funded programme from The Rotary Foundation for people working in peace and development. […]
Australia Awards Scholarships – 2028 Intake (2027 Round Closed; Next Opens ~Feb 2027)
Full tuition + airfare + living allowance + health cover
Fully funded Australian government scholarships open to African applicants for undergraduate/postgraduate study starting in 2027.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship 2027–28 – Postgraduate Study Abroad (50% Grant, 50% Loan)
50% grant + 50% loan toward postgraduate costs
The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) helps outstanding students from selected developing countries with no other means […]
Undergraduate Scholarships
Editor's Choice
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Pan-African Partner Universities (Undergraduate & Masters)
One of Africa's largest scholarship programs — full tuition, accommodation, meals, laptop, and mentorship for talented young Africans at partner universities including Makerere.
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship – 2027 Embassy Round Closed; 2028 Intake Expected Feb–Apr 2027
Full tuition + monthly stipend + round-trip airfare
The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, run by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, is one of Asia’s […]
Australia Awards Scholarships – 2028 Intake (2027 Round Closed; Next Opens ~Feb 2027)
Full tuition + airfare + living allowance + health cover
Fully funded Australian government scholarships open to African applicants for undergraduate/postgraduate study starting in 2027.
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships 2027–28 – Fully Funded Study in New Zealand (Pacific & Select Asian Countries)
Full tuition + weekly living allowance + establishment allowance + insurance + travel
The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are the New Zealand Government’s flagship scholarships for students from the Pacific and a limited […]
Türkiye Scholarships – 2027/2028 Intake Expected January 2027 (2026 Round Closed)
Full tuition + monthly stipend + health insurance + airfare + accommodation assistance
Government-funded fully funded scholarship for bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD study in Türkiye
NL Scholarship (Holland Scholarship) 2027–28 – €5,000 Grant for Non-EEA Students in the Netherlands
€5,000 one-off first-year grant (partial funding)
The NL Scholarship (formerly the Holland Scholarship, renamed in June 2023) is the Netherlands’ national scholarship for students from outside […]
Stipendium Hungaricum 2027/28 – Fully Funded Study in Hungary (Expected Deadline 15 January 2027)
Tuition + monthly stipend + accommodation contribution + health insurance
Stipendium Hungaricum is the Hungarian government’s flagship scholarship for international students, run by the Tempus Public Foundation for Hungary’s Ministry […]
Unicaf Scholarship – Partial Tuition Discount for Online Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD (Not Fully Funded)
Partial tuition discount (varies by country) + remaining balance in installments
Important: this is a partial scholarship, not a fully funded one. Unicaf offers a percentage discount on tuition for online […]
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