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Biology Scholarships for African Students 2026

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There are 15 verified scholarships matching Biology Scholarships for African Students 2026, of which 12 are fully funded. Top listings include L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowship, TWAS Fellowships for African Scientists (Sandwich and Full), Wellcome Trust African Career Award in Health. All are free to apply and link directly to official provider portals.

Browse 15 scholarships in Biology open to African students in 2026. These opportunities are offered by leading universities and research institutions across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Many programmes are fully funded, covering tuition fees, living expenses, and research costs. A degree in Biology opens doors to rewarding careers in industry, academia, government, and international organisations. Scholar Africa curates these opportunities from verified sources so you can focus on preparing strong applications.

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15 total opportunities · 12 fully funded · 1 closing in 30 days · 6 host countries · Sorted by deadline
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L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowship
L'Oreal-UNESCO · Postdoctoral · Stipend
3 days
31 AUG 2026
TWAS Fellowships for African Scientists (Sandwich and Full)
TWAS (World Academy of Sciences) · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
33 days
30 SEP 2026
Wellcome Trust African Career Award in Health
Wellcome Trust · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
47 days
14 OCT 2026
AAS-AESA Postdoctoral Fellowship (African Academy of Sciences)
AAS-AESA · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
64 days
31 OCT 2026
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future
Schlumberger Foundation · United States · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
76 days
12 NOV 2026
WHO TDR Research Fellowship for African Scientists
WHO (World Health Organization) · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
94 days
30 NOV 2026
NIH Fogarty International Center Global Health Fellowship
NIH Fogarty International Center · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
95 days
01 DEC 2026
Imperial College London Global Health PhD Scholarship for Africa
Imperial College London · PhD · Fully funded
133 days
08 JAN 2027
University of Edinburgh Global Health Scholarship for Africa
University of Edinburgh · Masters · PhD · Full tuition
215 days
31 MAR 2027
IFS Research Grants for Early-Career Scientists in Developing Countries
Swedish Institute · Kenya · Postdoctoral · Grant
Rolling
Apply anytime
African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships (ADDRF)
Wellcome Trust · Kenya · PhD · Grant
Rolling
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KAUST Fellowship (Saudi Arabia)
Islamic Development Bank · Turkey · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
Rolling
Apply anytime
Karibu Wildlife Conservation Scholarship
Karibu Camps Foundation · Tanzania · Undergraduate · Masters · Fully funded
Closed
30 JUN 2026
African Women in Tech Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation · Kenya · Undergraduate · Masters · Full tuition
Closed
15 AUG 2026
Wits University International Scholarships
University of Witwatersrand · South Africa · Masters · PhD · Full tuition
Closed
15 AUG 2026

By academic level

PhD9
Postdoctoral8
Masters5
Undergraduate2

Top host countries

Other8
Kenya3
United States1
Turkey1
Tanzania1
South Africa1

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Browse 15 scholarships in Biology open to African students in 2026. These opportunities are offered by leading universities and research institutions across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Many programmes are fully funded, covering tuition fees, living expenses, and research costs. A degree in Biology opens doors to rewarding careers in industry, academia, government, and international organisations. Scholar Africa curates these opportunities from verified sources so you can focus on preparing strong applications.

Frequently asked questions

How many Biology scholarships are available for African students?

Scholar Africa lists 15 Biology scholarships for African students in 2026.

Are Biology scholarships fully funded?

12 of the 15 scholarships are fully funded, covering tuition and living expenses.

Which countries offer Biology scholarships?

Top destinations for Biology scholarships include Other, Kenya, United States, Turkey, Tanzania.

What qualifications do I need for a Biology scholarship?

Requirements vary by programme but typically include a relevant degree or strong academic background in Biology, letters of recommendation, and proof of English proficiency.