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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 13 are fully funded. Top listings include PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), Karibu Wildlife Conservation Scholarship, African Women in Tech Scholarship. 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 · 13 fully funded · 1 closing in 30 days · 6 host countries · Sorted by deadline
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PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF)
World Bank Group · Kenya · PhD · Fully funded
2 days
30 MAY 2026
Karibu Wildlife Conservation Scholarship
Karibu Camps Foundation · Tanzania · Undergraduate · Masters · Fully funded
33 days
30 JUN 2026
African Women in Tech Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation · Kenya · Undergraduate · Masters · Full tuition
79 days
15 AUG 2026
L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowship
L'Oreal-UNESCO · Postdoctoral · Stipend
95 days
31 AUG 2026
TWAS Fellowships for African Scientists (Sandwich and Full)
TWAS (World Academy of Sciences) · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
125 days
30 SEP 2026
Wellcome Trust African Career Award in Health
Wellcome Trust · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
139 days
14 OCT 2026
AAS-AESA Postdoctoral Fellowship (African Academy of Sciences)
AAS-AESA · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
156 days
31 OCT 2026
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future
Schlumberger Foundation · United States · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
168 days
12 NOV 2026
WHO TDR Research Fellowship for African Scientists
WHO (World Health Organization) · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
186 days
30 NOV 2026
NIH Fogarty International Center Global Health Fellowship
NIH Fogarty International Center · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
187 days
01 DEC 2026
Imperial College London Global Health PhD Scholarship for Africa
Imperial College London · PhD · Fully funded
225 days
08 JAN 2027
University of Edinburgh Global Health Scholarship for Africa
University of Edinburgh · Masters · PhD · Full tuition
307 days
31 MAR 2027
African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships (ADDRF)
Wellcome Trust · Kenya · PhD · Grant
Rolling
Apply anytime
KAUST Fellowship (Saudi Arabia)
Islamic Development Bank · Turkey · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
Rolling
Apply anytime
OWSD PhD Fellowships for Women Scientists
UNESCO · South Africa · PhD · Fully funded
Closed
30 APR 2026

By academic level

PhD10
Postdoctoral7
Masters4
Undergraduate2

Top host countries

Other8
Kenya3
Tanzania1
United States1
Turkey1
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?

13 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, Tanzania, United States, Turkey.

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.