Scholarships

Scholarships for African Students

9 scholarships open to African students, including government-funded, university-administered, and private foundation awards.

Japan · NGO

Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2026

Ashinaga

Full Ride

Bachelor's
Open · Next: Direct applications now only for Francophone (deadline ~Aug) and Lusophone (deadline ~Oct) countries; Anglophone countries moved to a school-partnership model (no direct applications since Aug 2024). Confirm 2026 dates on the official Ashinaga website.
· NGO

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026-2027

Mastercard Foundation

Full Ride

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Varies by institution
South Africa · NGO

RUFORUM Graduate Scholarships 2026

Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)

Usually covers tuition, a living stipend and research support; some calls are fully funded.

Master's PhD
Open · Next: RUFORUM scholarship calls open at different times during the year and each sets its own closing date; confirm current deadlines on the official RUFORUM website.
Egypt · University

American University in Cairo (AUC) Scholarships 2026

The American University in Cairo

From partial tuition to a full package: tuition, monthly stipend, insurance and sometimes housing.

Bachelor's Master's
Open · Next: Deadlines vary by program and by fall or spring cycle, and fellowship deadlines often align with admission deadlines. Tomorrow's Leaders Graduate currently has no new intakes. Confirm exact dates on the official AUC admissions and fellowships pages.
South Africa · University

AIMS Structured Master's Scholarship 2026

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)

Full Ride

Master's
Open · Next: AIMS opens applications annually, with deadlines typically several months before the intake begins; specialised tracks may have separate dates. Confirm current deadlines on the official AIMS website.
Cote d'Ivoire · NGO

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2026-2027

Mo Ibrahim Foundation

USD 100,000 annual stipend

Fellowship
Open · Next: November 2026
Kenya · Government

Pan-African University Scholarship 2026-2027

African Union (Pan-African University)

Full Ride

Master's PhD
Open · Next: The annual call typically opens in mid-November and closes in mid-December; late applications are not considered.
India · Government

ICCR India-Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Full Ride

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual via A2A portal; slots set per African country
South Africa · NGO

Mandela Rhodes Scholarship 2027

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation

Full Ride

Master's
Open · Next: Applications generally open early in the year and close around mid-April for the following year's intake; confirm the exact 2027 cycle deadline on the official Mandela Rhodes Foundation website.