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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.
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
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)
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.
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…
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Rhodes Scholarship 2027 – University of Oxford (Kenya & East Africa Window Now Open)
Full Oxford tuition + £20,400/year stipend
Fully funded Oxford postgraduate scholarship — the Kenya/East Africa window for the 2027 cohort opened 1 June 2026 and closes 27 August 2026.
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…
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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
Full postgraduate funding
Postgraduate scholarship for Sub-Saharan African students focused on governance and international relations. Closes 1 September 2026.
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.
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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Chevening Scholarship 2027/28 (UK) – Applications Open (Closes 6 October 2026)
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)
Full Oxford tuition + £20,400/year stipend
Fully funded Oxford postgraduate scholarship — the Kenya/East Africa window for the 2027 cohort opened 1 June 2026 and closes 27 August 2026.
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
Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program 2027 – Fully Funded Master’s in Japan (Deadline ~29 January 2027)
Full tuition + stipend + airfare + health insurance
Fully funded master’s scholarship in Japan for African students (AfDB & Government of Japan).
PhD Scholarships
Pan African University (PAU) Scholarships – 2026/27 Call Closed; Next Call Expected Nov 2027
Tuition + stipend + research support (varies)
Continent-wide scholarship program for master’s/PhD study under the African Union’s Pan African University.
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…
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
Gates Cambridge Scholarship – University of Cambridge, UK (Full PhD & Masters Funding)
Full funding for outstanding international students — including Africans — to pursue a Master's or PhD at the University of Cambridge, covering tuition, living…
Commonwealth Scholarships – UK (Masters & PhD for Developing Commonwealth Countries)
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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Rhodes Scholarship 2027 – University of Oxford (Kenya & East Africa Window Now Open)
Full Oxford tuition + £20,400/year stipend
Fully funded Oxford postgraduate scholarship — the Kenya/East Africa window for the 2027 cohort opened 1 June 2026 and closes 27 August 2026.
Master’s Scholarships
Pan African University (PAU) Scholarships – 2026/27 Call Closed; Next Call Expected Nov 2027
Tuition + stipend + research support (varies)
Continent-wide scholarship program for master’s/PhD study under the African Union’s Pan African University.
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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.
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…
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.
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
Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program 2027 – Fully Funded Master’s in Japan (Deadline ~29 January 2027)
Full tuition + stipend + airfare + health insurance
Fully funded master’s scholarship in Japan for African students (AfDB & Government of Japan).
Gates Cambridge Scholarship – University of Cambridge, UK (Full PhD & Masters Funding)
Full funding for outstanding international students — including Africans — to pursue a Master's or PhD at the University of Cambridge, covering tuition, living…
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.
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.
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
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