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PhD Environmental Science Scholarships for African Students 2026

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There are 16 verified scholarships matching PhD Environmental Science Scholarships for African Students 2026, of which 12 are fully funded. Top listings include Wits University International Scholarships, Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize, TWAS Fellowships for African Scientists (Sandwich and Full). All are free to apply and link directly to official provider portals.

Browse 16 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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16 total opportunities · 12 fully funded · 8 host countries · Sorted by deadline
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Wits University International Scholarships
University of Witwatersrand · South Africa · Masters · PhD · Full tuition
32 days
15 AUG 2026
Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize
Royal Academy of Engineering · Masters · PhD · Stipend
78 days
30 SEP 2026
TWAS Fellowships for African Scientists (Sandwich and Full)
TWAS (World Academy of Sciences) · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
78 days
30 SEP 2026
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Fulbright Program · United States · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
93 days
15 OCT 2026
African Development Bank Engineering & Technology Scholarship
African Development Bank · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
93 days
15 OCT 2026
DAAD Scholarships for African Engineers in Germany
DAAD (German Academic Exchange) · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
93 days
15 OCT 2026
University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
University of Melbourne · Australia · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
109 days
31 OCT 2026
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future
Schlumberger Foundation · United States · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
121 days
12 NOV 2026
AAUW International Fellowship for African Women in Engineering
Society of Women Engineers · Masters · PhD · Stipend
124 days
15 NOV 2026
Cambridge Trust Scholarships
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
142 days
03 DEC 2026
University of Sydney International Research Scholarships
Australia Awards · Australia · PhD · Fully funded
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ANU International Research Scholarships (Australia)
Australia Awards · Australia · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
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African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships (ADDRF)
Wellcome Trust · Kenya · PhD · Grant
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KAUST Fellowship (Saudi Arabia)
Islamic Development Bank · Turkey · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
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DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates
DAAD (German Academic Exchange) · Germany · PhD · Grant
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Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships
Rotary Foundation · United States · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
Closed
30 JUN 2026

By academic level

PhD16
Masters11
Postdoctoral4

Top host countries

Other5
United States3
Australia3
South Africa1
United Kingdom1
Kenya1

About this category

Browse 16 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 16 PhD scholarships in Environmental Science for African students.

Are PhD Environmental Science scholarships fully funded?

12 of these 16 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, South Africa, 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.