Explore a diverse array of international scholarships available to African students, ranging from government scholarships to Commonwealth and university-sponsored opportunities. Fully-funded and partial scholarships are included, providing comprehensive support for your academic pursuits. Review the list below and seize the application opportunities.
Table of Contents Global Scholarships for African Students
- Africa International PGR Scholarship
- King’s College, UK offers the Africa International PGR Scholarship, covering full tuition, living expenses, and research support grants for a 4-year duration. Open to new international students pursuing Master’s in Philosophy or Ph.D. in research relevant to Africa.
- Macquarie University Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship – African Women In STEM
- Designed for female students from sub-Saharan Africa, this scholarship at Macquarie University, Australia, provides 50% tuition coverage for up to one year. Eligible disciplines include undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in STEM, requiring a GPA of 5.1 and above.
- Nyerere Post Graduate Scholarship
- The University of Edinburgh, UK, awards tuition and an annual stipend of £13.5k for one year to Tanzanian students pursuing Masters in African and international development. High academic achievement, including a first-class honors degree, is a prerequisite.
- Loughborough Development Trust African Scholarship
- Loughborough University, UK, offers full tuition to new international students from Africa pursuing postgraduate degrees. The scholarship emphasizes academic excellence, requiring applicants to hold a first-class honors degree.
- Allan And Nesta Ferguson Scholarship
- SOAS University of London, UK, presents this scholarship covering full tuition and maintenance grants for up to one year. It is open to new international students pursuing Masters in Africa studies in international studies and diplomacy, based on outstanding academic achievement.
- The Standard Bank Africa Chairman’s Scholarship
- Benefiting students with full tuition and living expenses for one year, this scholarship is available to new international students from select countries accepted into Oxford University, Cambridge University, and the London School of Economics and Political Science. Academic excellence and a plan to pursue a master’s in philosophy are required.
- LLM Scholarship
- The University of London offers this scholarship, waiving examination and tuition fees for new international students from Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa pursuing postgraduate law degrees through distance learning.
Study Anywhere Scholarships
- African London Nagasaki (ALN) Fund
- Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship Program
- Wells Mountains Foundation Scholarship
- Women Techmakers Scholars Program
- Rotary Peace Fellowships
Study in Africa Scholarships
- Access Kenya
- Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
- Jim Ovia Scholarship
- The Graduate Institution Geneva
- WAAW Foundation Scholarship
This comprehensive list encompasses national and international scholarships for African students, facilitating education both globally and within Africa. Stay tuned for updates on additional regions of study for African students.