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PhD Environmental Science Scholarships for African Students 2026

Quick answer

There are 17 verified scholarships matching PhD Environmental Science Scholarships for African Students 2026, of which 13 are fully funded. Top listings include PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships, TWAS Fellowships for African Scientists (Sandwich and Full). All are free to apply and link directly to official provider portals.

Browse 17 PhD-level scholarships in Environmental Science open to African students in 2026. These programmes are offered by leading universities and research institutions around the world. Many provide full funding including tuition waivers, monthly stipends, and research grants. A PhD degree in Environmental Science opens doors to careers in academia, industry, and international development. Scholar Africa curates these opportunities so you can find the perfect match for your academic goals.

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17 total opportunities · 13 fully funded · 1 closing in 30 days · 8 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
Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships
Rotary Foundation · United States · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
33 days
30 JUN 2026
TWAS Fellowships for African Scientists (Sandwich and Full)
TWAS (World Academy of Sciences) · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
125 days
30 SEP 2026
Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize
Royal Academy of Engineering · Masters · PhD · Stipend
125 days
30 SEP 2026
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Fulbright Program · United States · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
140 days
15 OCT 2026
DAAD Scholarships for African Engineers in Germany
DAAD (German Academic Exchange) · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
140 days
15 OCT 2026
African Development Bank Engineering & Technology Scholarship
African Development Bank · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
140 days
15 OCT 2026
University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
University of Melbourne · Australia · Masters · PhD · 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
AAUW International Fellowship for African Women in Engineering
Society of Women Engineers · Masters · PhD · Stipend
171 days
15 NOV 2026
Cambridge Trust Scholarships
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
189 days
03 DEC 2026
DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates
DAAD (German Academic Exchange) · Germany · PhD · Grant
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KAUST Fellowship (Saudi Arabia)
Islamic Development Bank · Turkey · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
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African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships (ADDRF)
Wellcome Trust · Kenya · PhD · Grant
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ANU International Research Scholarships (Australia)
Australia Awards · Australia · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
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University of Sydney International Research Scholarships
Australia Awards · Australia · PhD · Fully funded
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OWSD PhD Fellowships for Women Scientists
UNESCO · South Africa · PhD · Fully funded
Closed
30 APR 2026

By academic level

PhD17
Masters10
Postdoctoral4

Top host countries

Other5
United States3
Australia3
Kenya2
United Kingdom1
Germany1

About this category

Browse 17 PhD-level scholarships in Environmental Science open to African students in 2026. These programmes are offered by leading universities and research institutions around the world. Many provide full funding including tuition waivers, monthly stipends, and research grants. A PhD degree in Environmental Science opens doors to careers in academia, industry, and international development. Scholar Africa curates these opportunities so you can find the perfect match for your academic goals.

Frequently asked questions

How many PhD Environmental Science scholarships are available?

Scholar Africa lists 17 PhD scholarships in Environmental Science for African students.

Are PhD Environmental Science scholarships fully funded?

13 of these 17 scholarships are fully funded.

Where can I study Environmental Science at PhD level?

Top destinations for Environmental Science PhD programmes include Other, United States, Australia, Kenya, United Kingdom.

What career opportunities does a PhD in Environmental Science offer?

A PhD degree in Environmental Science opens doors to careers in academia, industry, government, and international organisations. Graduates are in high demand globally.