Scholarship and fellowship guides for African applicants

Practical guides written from the listings on this site.

• Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027: Funding, Eligibility and How to ApplyKnight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 for African applicants: up to three years of Stanford tuition, living and travel funding,
• 15 Scholarship and Fellowship Deadlines in December 2026 for AfricansAll 15 verified deadlines in December 2026, eleven of them on the first day of the month, with five fully funded awards
• 21 Scholarship and Fellowship Deadlines in November 2026 for AfricansAll 21 verified deadlines in November 2026 in date order: 15 fellowships, 4 scholarships, a grant and a competition, wit
• Open Doors Scholarship 2027: Tuition-Free Study in Russia for AfricansHow the Open Doors programme run by leading Russian universities works, what it pays and what it leaves to you, and the
• How to Find a Supervisor and Get an Acceptance LetterMany research scholarships require a host supervisor before you apply. How to find the right one, what to write in the f
• How to Get a Fully Funded Scholarship Abroad in 2027A practical plan for African students: how to find funding that actually covers your costs, read eligibility rules corre
• 48 Scholarship and Fellowship Deadlines in October 2026 for Africans48 deadlines from 1 to 31 October 2026, including Chevening, Commonwealth, DAAD EPOS, Knight-Hennessy and NASA Hubble, w
• Scholarships for African Students in 2027: 21 Open CallsEvery scholarship currently tracked on this site, sorted by what they actually cover, who they accept, and when they clo
• Funded Training Programmes for Africans in 2027Six funded short training programmes tracked here, most lasting weeks rather than years, and none requiring you to enrol
• Education Funding for African Teachers and Researchers in 2027Seven funded routes for people who work in education, from a fully funded TESOL master's in the United Kingdom to a gran
• Entrepreneurship Funding for African Founders in 2027Eight funded routes for African founders, from a twenty-two-and-under fellowship to a food-systems challenge paying up t
• Arts and Design Funding for Africans in 2027Seven funded arts opportunities tracked here, including three that cover travel and accommodation, and one that pays up
• Agriculture and Food Systems Funding for Africans in 2027Eight funded routes into agriculture, from a four-year doctoral scholarship in Australia to a food-systems challenge pay
• Business and Management Funding for Africans in 2027Five funded routes into business and management, from a paid three-year graduate traineeship in Europe to a Nigerian ski
• Law Scholarships and Fellowships for Africans in 2027Five funded law programmes tracked here, from a fully salaried Harvard post to a three-month residency in Canada, and ho
• Journalism Fellowships for African Reporters in 2027Four funded journalism fellowships currently tracked on this site, what each one pays, and which ones you can do without
• Jasiri Food Systems Accelerator: Eligibility and FundingLearn who can apply for the Jasiri food-systems accelerator, what the USD 28,000 venture grant covers, and how to prepar
• Paid Internships for African Students: A Practical GuideThree real programmes show what a funded internship for African students looks like: travel and stipends in Canada, open
• Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027/28: Funding, Eligibility, DeadlinesWhat the Gates Cambridge Scholarship pays in 2027/28, including GBP 23,152 a year for living costs, who can apply from A
• Rhodes Scholarship: Eligibility, Funding and Application GuideRhodes Scholarship guide covering eligibility, study levels, funding and next steps, with practical advice on checking d
• Schwarzman Scholars Eligibility and Application GuideLearn who can apply for Schwarzman Scholars, which fields and nationalities qualify, the age limit, and how to verify cu
• Campus France Scholarships: Eiffel Programme Eligibility GuideLearn who can apply for the France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program, which study levels it covers, and where to che
• Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship Guide for AfricansLearn who can apply for the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship, what it covers, where study takes place, and how to check the of
• Fulbright Foreign Student Program for African ApplicantsLearn who can apply for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, which field it covers, where study takes place, and what
• Erasmus Mundus Scholarships 2027: Open Programmes, Deadlines, TipsFour Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters accept African applicants for 2027, each with tuition and EUR 1,400 a month. Deadlines
• Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme GuideLearn who can apply to the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s entrepreneurship programme, what level it targets, and where to che
• Mastercard Foundation Scholarships 2027: Open Calls and DeadlinesThree Mastercard Foundation calls for 2027 accept African applicants: a Toronto public health doctorate closing 1 Octobe
• DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027: Courses, Deadlines and Who Can ApplyFive master's courses in Germany offer DAAD EPOS places, and three close on 15 October 2026. Who qualifies, work experie
• Chevening Scholarship 2027/28: Eligibility, Deadline and TipsChevening 2027/28 funds a one-year UK master's for applicants from 53 African countries. Deadline on 6 October 2026 at 1
• African Competitions for Scientists, Educators and YouthFind African competitions for scientists, educators and young civic leaders, including a USD 5,000 plant nutrition award
• Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals GuideLearn who can apply for the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals, what it covers, eligible fields and
• Commonwealth Scholarships 2027/28: Eligible Countries and DeadlineCommonwealth Master's and PhD Scholarships for study in the UK close on 20 October 2026. See which African countries qua
• Humanities Scholarships, Fellowships and Internships GuideFind humanities scholarships, fellowships and internships by study level, nationality, funding and language requirements
• Engineering Scholarships and Fellowships for African StudentsFind engineering scholarships, research internships and fellowships for African students, with eligibility, funding, lan
• Undergraduate Scholarships and Internships for AfricansFind undergraduate scholarships and internships for African applicants, with eligibility, fields, funding, language rule
• Grants for African Applicants: Deadlines, Eligibility and FundingFind grants for African applicants by country, field, level, funding and deadline, with clear guidance on eligibility, l
• Fellowships for African Applicants: Funding and EligibilityFind fellowships for African applicants by field, study level, funding and deadline, with practical checks for eligibili
• Mathematics Scholarships and Fellowships for African StudentsFind mathematics scholarships, research internships and fellowships with clear eligibility, funding, deadlines and appli
• Social Sciences Fellowships and Internships for African StudentsFind social sciences fellowships, internships and scholarships open to African applicants, with funding details, eligibi
• Public Policy and Governance Scholarships and FellowshipsFind public policy and governance scholarships, fellowships and training programmes for African applicants, with deadlin
• Economics Scholarships and Fellowships for African ApplicantsFind economics scholarships and fellowships for African applicants, with eligibility, funding, experience rules, deadlin
• Computer Science Scholarships and Fellowships for AfricansFind computer science and IT scholarships and fellowships for African applicants, with funding, eligibility, deadlines,
• Natural Sciences Fellowships and Research Funding for AfricansFind natural sciences fellowships, internships and scholarships open to African applicants, with funding details, eligib
• Environment and Climate Scholarships for African ApplicantsFind environment and climate scholarships, fellowships and grants for African applicants, with eligibility, funding, lan
• Health and Medicine Scholarships and Fellowships for AfricansFind health and medicine scholarships, fellowships and internships for African applicants, with eligibility, funding, la
• Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships for African ApplicantsFind scholarships, grants, fellowships and training programmes for African applicants, with eligibility, funding, deadli
• Postdoctoral Fellowships for African Researchers 2027: Funded OptionsTwenty-five postdoc calls open to African researchers, from salaried posts at MIT, Harvard and Aarhus to short paid stay
• Fellowships for African Professionals 2027: Leadership, Law, Media25 fellowships, grants and prizes for working African professionals: experience and country rules, what each one pays, a
• Master's Scholarships for African Students 2027: Funded OptionsFunded master's options for African applicants in 2027: Chevening and Knight-Hennessy close on 6 October 2026, DAAD EPOS
• PhD Scholarships for African Students 2027: Fully Funded OptionsPhD scholarships, research stays and grants open to African applicants for 2027: who pays tuition and a stipend, who is
• How to Build an Application Calendar for African ApplicantsLearn how to build an application calendar, convert time zones, prepare documents early and avoid missed deadlines for s
• How to Prepare for a Scholarship Interview and Stand OutPrepare for a scholarship interview with clear answers, strong examples and the right documents. Learn what panels asses
• How to Write a Research Proposal That Gets NoticedLearn how to write a research proposal with a clear question, credible method, realistic timeline and documents that rev
• Fully Funded Meaning: What Scholarships Cover and What They Don'tFully funded means the provider pays the main costs, usually tuition, a living stipend and travel. See which costs can s
• DAAD Step by Step: How to Prepare a Strong ApplicationLearn the DAAD step-by-step application process, from checking eligibility and choosing a course to preparing documents,
• How to Spot Scholarship, Grant and Fellowship Scam SignalsLearn how to identify scholarship, grant and fellowship scam signals, verify official application details, protect your
• How to Check Scholarship Deadlines and Time Zones CorrectlyLearn how to convert scholarship deadlines to your local time, avoid missed cut-offs, and submit applications safely whe
• How to Choose the Right Scholarship or Fellowship ProgrammeLearn how to choose programmes by checking eligibility, funding, documents, deadlines and fit, with practical examples t
• Visa After Award: Documents, Costs and Application StepsVisa after award guidance for African students and professionals: learn which documents to prepare, who may pay visa cos
• How to Prepare Proof of Funds for Scholarships and VisasLearn how to prepare proof of funds for scholarships, fellowships and study travel, with practical guidance on bank stat
• IELTS Waivers: How to Apply Without an English TestLearn how IELTS waivers work, which documents may prove English ability, and how to check language rules before applying
• How to Get Strong Recommendation Letters for ApplicationsLearn how to request recommendation letters, brief referees, avoid common mistakes and submit stronger applications for
• How to Write a Scholarship CV That Gets NoticedLearn how to write a scholarship CV that presents your education, experience and impact clearly, with practical advice o
• How to Write a Motivation Letter That Gets NoticedLearn how to write a motivation letter with clear structure, relevant evidence and tailored goals so reviewers can quick