Every year, applications open for undergraduate, masters, and doctoral funding opportunities for African students to study abroad. These scholarships are offered by institutions and organizations in Africa and across the world.
Select your country below and start applying for scholarships for African students:
Angola  Benin  Botswana  Burkina Faso  Burundi  Cameroon Congo Côte d’Ivoire Egypt Ethiopia Gambia Ghana Kenya Lesotho Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mozambique Namibia Nigeria Rwanda Sierra Leone South Africa Swaziland Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Spread the loveUpdated: Looking for scholarships for African students and developing countries, offered annually by universities, organizations, and foundations around the world? Below is a comprehensive list of scholarships for African students to study abroad. These scholarships were offered in the last and previous years at the time of publishing this list. If the deadline … Read more
Spread the loveIt’s now easier to realize your ambition of earning a PhD in Development Studies from a top South African university! Applications for the 2026 intake of the University of the Western Cape’s (UWC) South African-German Centre for Development Research’s In-Region Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa are now being accepted. When is the Application … Read more
Spread the loveAre you passionate about tackling global health challenges through research? Apply for the TDR Postgraduate Scholarship at the University of Ghana School of Public Health for the 2025–2026 academic year. Apply Below: When is the Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 4, 2025. Tell Me About The University of Ghana Fully Funded … Read more
Spread the loveThe Providence Ebubechi Napoleon Law Scholarship supports Black and African American students committed to advancing justice, equity, and diversity in the legal field. Apply Below: When is the Application Deadline: The application deadline is currently unspecified. Tell Me About The Providence Ebubechi Memorial Foundation Law Scholarship: There is immense power in the legal … Read more
Spread the loveAre you a Nigerian professional looking to advance your career with a fully funded MBA or MSc in Finance? Apply for the A.G. Leventis Foundation and Alba Graduate Business School scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year in Greece. Apply Below: When is the Application Deadline: The application deadline is March 31, 2025. Tell … Read more
Spread the loveApplications are now open for the KAAD Scholarship Program, offering funding for postgraduate studies and research. Apply Below: When is the Application Deadline: The application deadline is June 30, 2025. Tell Me About The German Catholic KAAD Scholarship: (The KAAD (Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst) scholarships support talented students from developing and emerging countries in … Read more
Spread the loveThe TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship at Gulu University is a fully funded opportunity that empowers academically outstanding and community-driven students to become transformative leaders. Apply Below: When is the Application Deadline: The application deadline is April 1, 2025. Tell Me About The Gulu University Scholarships: The TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship is a fully funded program … Read more
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Learn what past funding-winners know that most people don’t.
Stay informed on opportunities in education, career development and entrepreneurship
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