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Find scholarships in United Kingdom for African women 2026-2027
This scholarship programme aims to increase the number of women from low and middle-income countries taking up offers for postgraduate science courses at Oxford. The programme has been made possible by a generous donation from the Optiver Foundation. The programme, which will provide support for
Published: 07 Sep 2026 Type: Postgraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: Not Specified
Encouraging an increase in women considering senior leadership roles. University of Oxford have a range of scholarships available for exceptional female candidates in each diploma cohort. The scholarships cover 50% of the diploma programme fees.
Published: 25 May 2026 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Value: 50% tuition fees Deadline: 29 Jun 2026
SOAS University of London Margaret Busby New Daughters of Africa Award is offered to black, female student ordinarily resident in Africa interested in African Literature with the aim to support a new generation of African female writers.
Published: 22 May 2026 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Value: £30,000 Deadline: 29 May 2026
University of Oxford offer Forté Fellowships to support candidates who can demonstrate their commitment to increasing the number of female business leaders. Through Forté’s alliance of leading companies, top schools, and pioneering donors, University of Oxford empowe
Published: 20 May 2026 Type: MBA Study in: United Kingdom Value: Up to £30,000 Deadline: Not Specified
Forté Fellowships are prestigious, competitive awards that are recognized within the business school community and beyond. Forté Fellows are selected by our member schools and exhibit exemplary leadership, represent diverse backgrounds, and demonstrate a commitment to advancing women i
Published: 19 May 2026 Type: MBA Study in: Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States Deadline: Not Specified
The Women in STEM Scholarships provide support for women studying towards a one-year Master’s degree at Imperial College London commencing in autumn 2026-27. In partnership with the British Council, Imperial College London is offering 5 full scholarships* for women who are a passport hold
Published: 25 Feb 2026 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Value: Fully Funded Deadline: 25 Mar 2026
This fellowship reflects Imperial’s commitment to advancing women’s leadership in business through education and global engagement.
Published: 18 Feb 2026 Type: MBA Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: Not Specified
The Imperial College London Trigon Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering is offered to female students pursuing an undergraduate MEng courses within the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Published: 06 Feb 2026 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Value: £15,000 per year Deadline: 29 May 2026
The University is delighted to be able to offer a scholarship that will support women where they are most underrepresented. The Rani Scholarship is built from Anita’s passion and personal experience of how higher education can change the trajectory of women’s lives. The scholar
Published: 28 Jan 2026 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 01 May 2026
The British Council's Women in STEM scholarship programme is by providing funding for one-year master's degree programmes at top ranking universities and research institutions within the UK, for women from socioeconomically and disadvantaged contexts.
Published: 05 Feb 2026 Type: Postgraduate Study in: United Kingdom Value: Fully Funded Deadline: 30 Apr 2026
This scholarship reflects Imperial’s commitment to closing the gender gap in business and empowering exceptional women to become future leaders across industries and sectors.
Published: 19 Jan 2026 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Value: Up to £20,000 Deadline: Not Specified
The Glasgow MBA Scholarship for Women in association with the 30% club aims to promote women in leadership by encouraging women to enrol in the MBA programme. There have been significant changes to educational and professional opportunities for women; the Glasgow MBA has consistently welcomed a high
Published: 17 Dec 2025 Type: MBA Study in: United Kingdom Value: Full tuition fees Deadline: Not Specified
Are you a woman committed to driving change in healthcare? Research confirms that women are the primary consumers of healthcare as well as the workforce, but they remain underrepresented in leadership roles. Scholars will benefit from leadership coaching and high-impact leadership training as part o
Published: 24 Nov 2025 Type: MBA Study in: United Kingdom Value: £5,000 Deadline: 18 Jan 2026
The Eira Francis Davies Scholarship is a full tuition fee scholarship ordinarily awarded to one outstanding female student per academic year. The student must be a national of and resident in an eligible developing country, who pursues a postgraduate taught Master’s programme within the Facult
Published: 29 Apr 2024 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 26 May 2024
The Adara Foundation, a non-profit social enterprise in Nigeria, focuses on empowering women and advancing education in Africa. The Foundation shares Saïd Business School’s commitment to greater gender parity in education and supports our aim to foster a global MBA community with represen
Published: 02 Nov 2023 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: Not Specified
The Adara Foundation, a non-profit social enterprise in Nigeria, focuses on empowering women and advancing education in Africa. The Foundation shares Saïd Business School’s commitment to greater gender parity in education and supports our aim to foster a global MBA community with represen
Published: 24 Oct 2023 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: Not Specified
The Eira Davies Scholarship is a full tuition fee scholarship awarded to female students who are nationals of, and ordinarily resident in, a developing country, who are admitted to pursue a postgraduate taught Masters programme within the College of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea University.
Published: 31 Mar 2023 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 28 May 2023
The Eira Francis Davies Scholarship is a full tuition fee scholarship ordinarily awarded to one outstanding female student per academic year. The student must be a national of and resident in an eligible developing country, who pursues a postgraduate taught Master’s programme within the Facult
Published: 10 Mar 2023 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 28 May 2023
The Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh is pleased to announce the availability of one full scholarship for suitable female applicants from Africa to study for an MSc in Africa and International Development and subsequent PhD in African Studies or, where more suitable, go directly int
Published: 23 Feb 2023 Type: Postgraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 30 Apr 2023
Hatfield College aims to award the Lioness Scholarship to an individual who has the academic and personal qualities to enable them to complete and benefit from a postgraduate course, and who will also act as a positive ambassador for their home country in Durham, and put their enhanced knowledge and
Published: 22 Feb 2023 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 31 Mar 2023
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