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Are you an african students looking for scholarship to fund your studies. Here is a list of scholarships for african students you can apply for this 2026-2027. These funding opportunities are mainly awarded to promising students like you, in form of full scholarships for African students who wish to pursue a higher degree at an accredited university After School Africa Scholarships and Opportunities, apply for any of these opportunities for Africans 2026
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The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme is a free, year-long, tailor-made support programme for African start-ups creating impact in the agricultural sector … whether directly or through areas like climate, livestock, energy, biotech, fintech, circ
Published: 03 Sep 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 28 Sep 2025
The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) works to strengthen the health research capacity of scientists in Africa who are engaged in tackling the sub-region’s significant health challenges. AREF is calling for applications from scientists who are active, emerging biomedical/health researcher
Published: 03 Sep 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 03 Oct 2025
Applicants for the KAS-SAIIA Cape Town-based scholarship must apply for and be admitted into a Master’s programme at the Political Science Departments of either the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, or the University of the Western Cape. Kindly note that applicants may apply in
Published: 02 Sep 2025 Type: Masters Study in: South Africa Deadline: 26 Sep 2025
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) pr
Published: 15 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 14 Oct 2025
The Mastercard Foundation is offering ambitious, career-driven, and diligent young professional with limited, or no work experience an opportunity to develop their skills as they transition into the professional world of work. The internship will provide meaningful learning and work experience for y
Published: 02 Sep 2025 Type: Internship Study in: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Uganda Deadline: 07 Sep 2025
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring c
Published: 20 Oct 2025 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 14 Oct 2025
The Investec CA Pathfinder exposure programme is part of Investec’s Out of the Ordinary recruitment process, where you will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the Investec culture, Investec’s CA Programme and the world of banking. You will also network and build relati
Published: 01 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: 30 Sep 2025
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The Youth Digital Health Champions (Y-DHC) program seeks to identify, profile, and connect dynamic young leaders who are actively shaping the digital health landscape across Africa. Champions will serve as role models, advocates, and collaborators in advancing digital health innovation, po
Published: 01 Sep 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 14 Sep 2025
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), with funding support and in partnership with Co-Develop, is launching a call for applications for the third cohort of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship Programme. The DPI Journalism Fellowship project which commenced in 2023
Published: 29 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 12 Sep 2025
The Department of Higher Education and Training (the Department) is offering scholarships to South African students to study at Changchun Technical University of Automobile starting in the October 2025 academic year. The programme is targeting Youth Not in Employment, Education and Trai
Published: 29 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: China Deadline: 05 Sep 2025
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Unlock the potential of your newsroom with our comprehensive conflict management training program, tailored exclusively for media managers in East Africa. This immersive experience begins by delving into the diverse types of conflict and their underlying causes. You will master cutting-edge con
Published: 29 Aug 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Kenya Deadline: 29 Sep 2025
#HackTheDivide is part of the broader Skills for Fair Digital Transitions in Africa initiative, co-organized by the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
Published: 28 Aug 2025 Type: Training Deadline: 07 Sep 2025
South Asian textiles form a crucial part of local as well as global histories. The MAP Academy & Nalli Fellowships will support South Asia-based projects that generate new interest in the region’s textile practices among diverse audiences. The Fellowships combine Nalli Silks’ focus a
Published: 28 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Deadline: 15 Oct 2025
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The DNTF offers small, medium, and community-based independent news publishers an opportunity to secure funding for projects that drive digital transformation and long-term sustainability in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Independent publishers are a vital part of South Africa’s democr
Published: 28 Aug 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: South Africa Deadline: 21 Sep 2025
The S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science in Kolkata, India, and TWAS have established a fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences.
Published: 27 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 22 Sep 2025
TWAS offers fellowships to young scientists in developing countries to enable them to spend three to 12 months at a research institution in a developing country other than their own. The purpose of these fellowships is to enhance the research capacity of promising scientists, especially those at the
Published: 27 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 06 Oct 2025
Digitalent is a strategic intervention by the ICT Authority on behalf of The Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy (MICDE) to develop and sustain high end ICT talent by bridging the gap between industry requirements and the capabilities of the local workforce. This is in li
Published: 26 Aug 2025 Type: Internship Study in: Kenya Deadline: 15 Sep 2025
Queen Mary University of London is delighted to announce its new partnership Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs offering PhD scholarships across all 3 Faculties.
Published: 25 Aug 2025 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: Not Specified
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The Creative Economy Challenge & Award is a new initiative launched as part of Moonshot by TechCabal 2025, in collaboration with the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub. It is designed to spotlight bold and innovative startups and organisations operating at the intersection of creativity, technolo
Published: 22 Aug 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 03 Sep 2025
The Regis Ohia Foundation is offering full scholarships promising young Nigerian students to cater for their academic needs and attend the prestigious ROF Summit 2025 — a gathering of innovators, leaders, and changemakers shaping the future of business and so
Published: 22 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 31 Aug 2025
Most African student dream of attaining a higher education, but due to issues like lack of funding, they tend to give up on this dream, but you don’t have to.
What if we told you there was a way for you to make your dreams a reality at little or no cost? How?
Thanks to the benevolence of organisations offering scholarships to African students, aspirants like you, can now go to school through the help of certain free scholarships for African students which you can find on our website.
These funding opportunities are mainly awarded to promising students like you, in form of full scholarships for African students, for applicants who wish to pursue a higher degree at an accredited university. So depending on your educational qualification or background, you could either search and apply for masters scholarships for African students or undergraduate scholarships for African students on our site.
Be sure to browse through ScholarshipTab, in order to get the best scholarship opportunities for African students for the year 2020. While you’re at it, visit our blog to read our insightful article on how to appy for a scholarship and many others After School Africa Scholarships and Opportunities