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OFID Scholarship Award

OFID Scholarship Award supports highly-motivated, talented individuals from developing countries to pursue a Master degree in a development-related field at an accredited institution.

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OFID Scholarship Award is a full tuition scholarship hosted in United States for masters students. Application deadline May 1, 2027. Free to apply — no fees, no middlemen.
About this scholarship

What OFID Scholarship Award actually covers.

OFID Scholarship Award supports highly-motivated, talented individuals from developing countries to pursue a Master degree in a development-related field at an accredited institution.

Eligibility

Who can apply.

Open to masters applicants seeking to study in United States. Eligible nationalities are listed below.

Cameroon
Ethiopia
Ghana
Kenya
Malawi
Nigeria
Senegal
Tanzania

2 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.

Fields of study

Accepted fields.

OFID Scholarship Award currently lists the following eligible fields of study. Other related disciplines may also be considered — check the official call.

Development Studies
How to apply

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    Submit on the provider's site before May 1, 2027 · 330 days left.
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