About the author

About Suryateja M.

Suryateja M. founded Scholar Africa in 2026 after seeing firsthand the information gap for African students pursuing international scholarships. With over 5 years of experience researching and documenting African scholarship opportunities, he has personally verified each of the 400+ scholarships listed on the platform. His work focuses on cutting through the noise of scholarship scams and surfacing only verified, legitimate funding opportunities for African students. Suryateja holds a background in technology and education equity, and his mission is to make every qualified African student aware of the opportunities open to them.

Platform founder — Founded Scholar Africa in 2026 to close the information gap for African students pursuing international scholarships.
400+ scholarships personally researched and verified — Each listing on Scholar Africa has been individually checked for legitimacy, eligibility accuracy, and current status.
Verified data partnerships with 50+ institutions — Including universities, government bodies, and scholarship providers across Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
Background in technology and education equity — Focused on making high-quality scholarship information accessible to students who need it most.
Published guides

Scholarship Guides by Suryateja M.

29 guides published — all data verified for 2026.