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 to open Feb–Jun 2027.
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Rhodes Scholarship 2027 – University of Oxford (Kenya & East Africa Window Now Open)
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 2027.
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.
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 costs, and travel.
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.
DAAD Scholarships Guide for African Students – All Programmes, Funding & How to Apply
Fully funded German government postgraduate scholarships for African students — Master’s and PhD study with full tuition waiver, monthly stipend, and health insurance.
Pan African University (PAU) Scholarships – 2026/27 Call Closed; Next Call Expected Nov 2026
Continent-wide scholarship program for master’s/PhD study under the African Union’s Pan African University.
Australia Awards Scholarships – 2028 Intake (2027 Round Closed; Next Opens ~Feb 2027)
Fully funded Australian government scholarships open to African applicants for undergraduate/postgraduate study starting in 2027.
Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program 2027 – Fully Funded Master’s in Japan (Deadline ~29 January 2027)
Fully funded master’s scholarship in Japan for African students (AfDB & Government of Japan).