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Fully Funded Scholarships for African Students 2026

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There are 216 verified scholarships matching Fully Funded Scholarships for African Students 2026, of which 163 are fully funded. Top listings include Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), University of Bologna International Talents Study Grant. All are free to apply and link directly to official provider portals.

Access 216 fully funded scholarships open to African students in 2026. Each scholarship on this page covers tuition fees in full and many also include living expenses, travel allowance, health insurance, and a monthly stipend. Fully funded scholarships remove financial barriers so you can focus entirely on your studies. Programmes include DAAD, Chevening, Commonwealth, Mastercard Foundation, and many more from leading institutions worldwide. Apply early and prepare strong applications to maximise your chances.

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216 total opportunities · 163 fully funded · 20 closing in 30 days · 35 host countries · Sorted by deadline
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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
Japan · Masters · Fully funded
1 day
29 MAY 2026
PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF)
World Bank Group · Kenya · PhD · Fully funded
2 days
30 MAY 2026
University of Bologna International Talents Study Grant
Italy · Masters · Full tuition
2 days
30 MAY 2026
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation · South Africa · Undergraduate · Fully funded
3 days
31 MAY 2026
CARTA PhD Fellowships in Public Health
Wellcome Trust · Kenya · PhD · Fully funded
3 days
31 MAY 2026
PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF)
PhD · Fully funded
3 days
31 MAY 2026
Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme
Masters · PhD · Fully funded
3 days
31 MAY 2026
CaReFoAfrica Intra-Africa Mobility Scholarship for African Women
Masters · PhD · Fully funded
3 days
31 MAY 2026
Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship for African Students
United States · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
3 days
31 MAY 2026
Wellcome Trust Global Health Research in Africa Doctoral Programme
PhD · Fully funded
3 days
31 MAY 2026
Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) Scholarships for African Professionals
Netherlands · Masters · Fully funded
3 days
31 MAY 2026
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Ghana
Ghana · Undergraduate · Grant
3 days
31 MAY 2026
Safaricom Foundation Scholarship Programme (Kenya)
Kenya · Undergraduate · Grant
3 days
31 MAY 2026
Absa Africa Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies
South Africa · Undergraduate · Grant
3 days
31 MAY 2026
African Leadership University Scholarship
African Leadership University · Rwanda · Undergraduate · Full tuition
4 days
01 JUN 2026
Bocconi Graduate Merit and International Award Italy
Italy · Masters · Full tuition
12 days
09 JUN 2026
Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students
Italian Government · Italy · Masters · PhD · Stipend
13 days
10 JUN 2026
DAAD Leadership for Africa Scholarship (East Africa)
Germany · Masters · Fully funded
13 days
10 JUN 2026
DAAD Leadership for Africa Scholarship (West and Central Africa)
Germany · Masters · Fully funded
13 days
10 JUN 2026
Mandela Rhodes Scholarships
Mandela Rhodes Foundation · South Africa · Masters · Fully funded
18 days
15 JUN 2026
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
African Development Bank · Kenya · Masters · PhD · Stipend
33 days
30 JUN 2026
Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships
Rotary Foundation · United States · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
33 days
30 JUN 2026
Karibu Wildlife Conservation Scholarship
Karibu Camps Foundation · Tanzania · Undergraduate · Masters · Fully funded
33 days
30 JUN 2026
British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
United Kingdom · Masters · Fully funded
33 days
30 JUN 2026
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
United States · Masters · Fully funded
33 days
30 JUN 2026
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Pretoria
South Africa · Undergraduate · Masters · Fully funded
33 days
30 JUN 2026
AGRA Scholars Program for African Professionals in Agriculture
Masters · PhD · Fully funded
33 days
30 JUN 2026
African Union Peace Fund Scholarship
Masters · PhD · Fully funded
33 days
30 JUN 2026
African Development Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme
Grant
33 days
30 JUN 2026
ICGEB PhD Fellowships for African Scientists
Grant
33 days
30 JUN 2026

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By academic level

Masters123
PhD98
Undergraduate39
Postdoctoral10
Secondary2
Vocational1

Top host countries

Other43
United States29
United Kingdom19
South Africa16
Kenya10
Japan9

About this category

Access 216 fully funded scholarships open to African students in 2026. Each scholarship on this page covers tuition fees in full and many also include living expenses, travel allowance, health insurance, and a monthly stipend. Fully funded scholarships remove financial barriers so you can focus entirely on your studies. Programmes include DAAD, Chevening, Commonwealth, Mastercard Foundation, and many more from leading institutions worldwide. Apply early and prepare strong applications to maximise your chances.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'fully funded' mean?

A fully funded scholarship covers all major costs of studying abroad, typically including tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, travel costs, and health insurance.

How many fully funded scholarships are available?

There are currently 216 fully funded scholarships listed on Scholar Africa for African students.

Which are the most popular fully funded scholarships?

Among the most sought-after are DAAD Scholarships (Germany), Chevening Scholarships (UK), Commonwealth Scholarships, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, and Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

Can I apply for multiple fully funded scholarships?

Yes, applying to multiple scholarships increases your chances. Read each programme's terms as some require accepting only one funded offer.