France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027/2028 – Master’s & PhD in France
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship, run by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, funds Master’s and PhD study
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MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship – 2027 Embassy Round Closed; 2028 Intake Expected Feb–Apr 2027
The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, run by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, is one of Asia’s
Unicaf Scholarship – Partial Tuition Discount for Online Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD (Not Fully Funded)
Important: this is a partial scholarship, not a fully funded one. Unicaf offers a percentage discount on tuition for online
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028 – Applications Now Open (Country-Specific Deadlines)
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are Switzerland’s flagship award for talented early-career researchers from abroad, administered by the Federal Commission
Portugal Government Scholarship 2026-2027 – Closes 30 September 2026
The Portugal Government Scholarship (administered by DGES, the Directorate-General for Higher Education) is a fully funded award for international students
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.
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.
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.
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.