By field of study · 31 scholarships

Medical Scholarships for African Students 2026

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There are 31 verified scholarships matching Medical Scholarships for African Students 2026, of which 22 are fully funded. Top listings include Wellcome Trust African Career Award in Health, Fulbright Foreign Student Program, AfDB Japan Africa Dream Scholarship. All are free to apply and link directly to official provider portals.

Browse 31 scholarships in Medical 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 Medical 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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31 total opportunities · 22 fully funded · 6 closing in 30 days · 12 host countries · Sorted by deadline
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Wellcome Trust African Career Award in Health
Wellcome Trust · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
2 days
14 OCT 2026
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Fulbright Program · United States · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
3 days
15 OCT 2026
AfDB Japan Africa Dream Scholarship
African Development Bank · Japan · Masters · Fully funded
18 days
30 OCT 2026
AAS-AESA Postdoctoral Fellowship (African Academy of Sciences)
AAS-AESA · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
19 days
31 OCT 2026
University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
University of Melbourne · Australia · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
19 days
31 OCT 2026
Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships · United Kingdom · Masters · Fully funded
24 days
05 NOV 2026
WHO TDR Research Fellowship for African Scientists
WHO (World Health Organization) · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
49 days
30 NOV 2026
TU Delft Excellence Scholarships
TU Delft · Netherlands · Masters · Fully funded
50 days
01 DEC 2026
NIH Fogarty International Center Global Health Fellowship
NIH Fogarty International Center · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
50 days
01 DEC 2026
Cambridge Trust Scholarships
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
52 days
03 DEC 2026
ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarships
ETH Zurich · Switzerland · Masters · Fully funded
64 days
15 DEC 2026
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarships · United Kingdom · Masters · Full tuition
67 days
18 DEC 2026
IIE Scholar Rescue Fund
Institute of International Education · United States · Postdoctoral · Stipend
80 days
31 DEC 2026
Imperial College London Global Health PhD Scholarship for Africa
Imperial College London · PhD · Fully funded
88 days
08 JAN 2027
Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)
Chinese Scholarship Council · China · Undergraduate · Masters · Fully funded
95 days
15 JAN 2027
Merck Foundation Africa Health Research Scholarship
Merck Foundation · Masters · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
111 days
31 JAN 2027
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)
Swedish Institute · Sweden · Masters · Fully funded
121 days
10 FEB 2027
University of Edinburgh Global Health Scholarship for Africa
University of Edinburgh · Masters · PhD · Full tuition
170 days
31 MAR 2027
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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DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates
DAAD (German Academic Exchange) · Germany · PhD · Grant
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Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarships · United Kingdom · Masters · Full tuition
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Fogarty International Center Global Health Fellows
Fulbright Program · United States · Postdoctoral · Grant
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University of Sydney International Research Scholarships
Australia Awards · Australia · PhD · Fully funded
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UCL Global Masters Scholarships
University of Oxford · United Kingdom · Masters · Partial
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African Health Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship
Wellcome Trust · South Africa · Postdoctoral · Grant
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Wellcome Trust Africa and Asia Programmes
Wellcome Trust · United Kingdom · Postdoctoral · Grant
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Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships
Rotary Foundation · United States · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
Closed
30 JUN 2026
Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship for Africans
Konrad Adenauer Foundation · Germany · Masters · PhD · Stipend
Closed
15 JUL 2026
L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowship
L'Oreal-UNESCO · Postdoctoral · Stipend
Closed
31 AUG 2026

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By academic level

Masters18
PhD15
Postdoctoral10
Undergraduate1

Top host countries

Other8
United Kingdom6
United States4
Australia3
Germany3
Japan1

About this category

Browse 31 scholarships in Medical 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 Medical 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 Medical scholarships are available for African students?

Scholar Africa lists 31 Medical scholarships for African students in 2026.

Are Medical scholarships fully funded?

22 of the 31 scholarships are fully funded, covering tuition and living expenses.

Which countries offer Medical scholarships?

Top destinations for Medical scholarships include Other, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Germany.

What qualifications do I need for a Medical scholarship?

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