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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
Equitable Medicaid and Clinical Research invites female nursing students in Nigeria to apply for the Laptop Scholarship Program. This scholarship is designed to support nursing students who need laptops for learning, assignments, online classes, research, and academic growth. Many nurses struggle
Published: 21 May 2026 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 15 Jun 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
As part of the partnership with the Forté Foundation, the HEC Paris MBA will offer exceptional women significant scholarships. By opening educational pathways, the HEC/Forté scholarships will help improve leadership opportunities for women in business.
Published: 19 May 2026 Type: MBA Study in: France Value: Up to €26,000 Deadline: Not Specified
Applications for the Women’s Internship & Scholarship are now open. McKinsey would like to offer you an opportunity to apply for the Women’s Internship and Scholarship, a program designed to recognize talent and support women who would like to maximize their potential. The Women&r
Published: 19 May 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: Australia, New Zealand Deadline: 15 Jun 2026
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The United Leaders Global Fellowship is a prestigious leadership development program designed to inspire, equip, and empower young women from around the world to take on leadership roles and drive social change in their communities and beyond. By combining world-class training, mentorship, and
Published: 13 May 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: 29 May 2026
This year-long fellowship is designed to advance the leadership skills of talented African women who are passionate about gender equity in global health systems. The fellowship includes a comprehensive curriculum in global health policy, leadership, knowledge translation and mentorship skills delive
Published: 12 May 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: Canada, Kenya, South Africa Deadline: 22 May 2026
The Janette Gray RSM Fund supports activities that promote the education and leadership of women in theology. This includes the annual Janette Gray Lecture and scholarships for women to pursue theological study. Supporting the education and leadership of women in theology. Dr Janette Gray, a Si
Published: 06 May 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Deadline: Not Specified
Numerix is proud to support talented women in the capital markets through our annual Women in Finance Scholarship opportunity. As part of the ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation of female finance leaders, Numerix will award a $20,000 scholarship to one outstanding graduate s
Published: 04 May 2026 Type: Postgraduate Value: $20,000 Deadline: 18 May 2026
Women for Africa Foundation is launching a new call for applications for the Learn Africa program , an initiative that, over the years, has opened real opportunities for training, research, and leadership to 462 African women , helping to strengthen their role in the development
Published: 01 Apr 2026 Type: Masters Value: Fully Funded Deadline: 19 Apr 2026
Forté strives to launch women into fulfilling, significant careers in business through access to education, career opportunities, and a community of successful women. IMD is proud to partner with Forté to support our mutual goal of achieving female representation across the corpor
Published: 31 Mar 2026 Type: MBA Study in: Switzerland Value: CHF 30,000 Deadline: Not Specified
In 1956, IMEDE (Institut pour l’Edude des Méthodes de Direction de l’Entreprise) was established in Lausanne by Nestlé in coordination with Harvard Business School. In 1989, the institute merged with IMI in Geneva to create IMD and its Lausanne-based campus, with a vision t
Published: 26 Mar 2026 Type: MBA Study in: Switzerland Value: CHF 40,000 Deadline: Not Specified
The grant will be awarded to a female Adelaide University undergraduate student from a refugee or humanitarian background who is required to pay tuition fees for their program upfront. The student will typically be classified as a Permanent Resident of Australia; however‚ eligibility extends t
Published: 23 Mar 2026 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Value: $5,000 Deadline: 29 Mar 2026
The ICGEB-SAWBP Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme, in partnership with the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the National Research Foundation will support South African women researchers holding a PhD degree, in Biotechnol
Published: 02 Mar 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Value: Fully Funded Deadline: 15 Apr 2026
The Zawadi Africa Education Fund is a program designed to provide scholarships to academically gifted girls from disadvantaged backgrounds from Africa to pursue higher education in the U.S.A, Uganda, Ghana, South Africa and Kenya.
Published: 26 Feb 2026 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, United States Value: Fully Funded Deadline: 13 Mar 2026
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
