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Below is a list of available scholarships for African female students 2026-2027 to study abroad or in Africa. Apply now
This scholarship encourages and supports outstanding female candidates to gain specialised experience in finance and investment management with the aim of creating and developing diverse talent and business leadership for the future. The purpose of the scholarship is to promote equal opportunit
Published: 22 Oct 2026 Type: Masters Study in: Australia Deadline: 30 Jun 2027
Harvard Learn, Engage, Advance, Disrupt “LEAD” Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health To equip and empower more leaders in global health, the Harvard Global Health Institute, in collaboration with the Department of Global Health and Population at Harvard T.H. Chan School of P
Published: 15 Oct 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
Are you ready to use your STEM expertise to drive societal change? The Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship supports women who want to lead innovation, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to more inclusive and sustainable societies. The Swedish Institute awards academic scholarships for master
Published: 20 Oct 2026 Type: Masters Study in: Sweden Deadline: 15 Jan 2027
The Females in Finance Future Leaders scholarship supports outstanding female candidates applying to Finance Master's programmes, who have demonstrated academic excellence and strong leadership potential. It empowers talented females to pursue their ambitions and contribute to a more diverse, in
Published: 07 Oct 2026 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: Not Specified
Imperial Business School is proud to partner with the Forté Foundation, a non-profit advancing women's leadership in business through education. Forté Fellows receive financial support plus exclusive benefits, including attendance to Forté’s annual conference, premi
Published: 07 Oct 2026 Type: MBA Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: Not Specified
This scholarship was created to enable for more qualified female engineering students to pursue a Master’s degree programme and establish gender equality among students of English-language Master’s degree programmes at RWTH International Academy.
Published: 16 Sep 2026 Type: Masters Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
Female students in the field of computer science (CS) who (plan to) pursue one of the Master‘s programme in Computer Science at TU Wien taught in English and who have (or have the interest to develop) a solid mathematical and technical background in at least one o
Published: 08 Sep 2026 Type: Masters Study in: Austria Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
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
Established in the mid-1980s, the Rhodes University Patrick and Margaret Flanagan Scholarship is a prestigious and empowering bursary that enables young South African women to complete their postgraduate university studies internationally. Over the decades, Flanagan Scholars have taken up leadership
Published: 31 Aug 2026 Type: Postgraduate Deadline: 24 Sep 2026
This scholarship will support a current student to continue to achieve outstandingly in her studies. The scholarship will form part of the celebrations of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day celebrates and acknowledges the achievements of women globally on 8 Marc
Published: 26 Aug 2026 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 31 Jan 2027
The annual Endeavour Women in Tech Scholarships recognize outstanding female students pursuing majors in S.T.E.M.
Published: 18 Aug 2026 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 08 Sep 2026
TTS Nigeria Program is helping women aged 18–35 in Lagos State develop industry-relevant skills and prepare for pathways into tech-enabled employment. That includes opportunities across business support, customer-facing roles, marketing, technology, operations, and other functions where d
Published: 17 Aug 2026 Type: Training Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
The Webuild Women in Engineering Scholarship is supported by Webuild and is awarded to talented domestic students who are enrolled in a graduate coursework degree in Civil Engineering and identify as women.
Published: 03 Aug 2026 Type: Masters Study in: Australia Deadline: 18 Aug 2026
This scholarship aims to advance the commitment shared by the Sydney Business School and the UN Women Australia to women’s leadership and accelerating progress towards gender equality.
Published: 03 Aug 2026 Type: MBA Study in: Australia Deadline: 17 Aug 2026
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The Non-Japanese Graduate Program (NJG), established in 1981, supports graduate study in Japan for non-Japanese women who are enrolled in a PhD degree program at a Japanese university. Women students from 50 countries have benefited from the NJG Program. Scholarships are awarded based on a candidate
Published: 10 Jul 2026 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Japan Deadline: 05 Oct 2026
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming every sector — from health, climate, and economics to governance, education, and public policy. Yet women remain significantly underrepresented in these influential domains. This fellowship provides financial resources, mentorship,
Published: 10 Jun 2026 Type: Fellowship Deadline: Not Specified
The STEM Trainee will work at the critical intersection of sustainable energy, private equity, and national policy. Trainees will gain hands-on experience in the financial sector. By combining high-level project involvement with targeted professional development, this programme is designed to build
Published: 02 Jun 2026 Type: Internship Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 12 Jun 2026
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
The International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) is a non-profit association with members in 38 countries, representing 257 major companies and aviation authorities. IAWA is dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Published: 25 May 2026 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Value: US$5,000 Deadline: 31 May 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
