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Public Health Scholarships for African Students 2026

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There are 33 verified scholarships matching Public Health Scholarships for African Students 2026, of which 24 are fully funded. Top listings include CARTA PhD Fellowships in Public Health, Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships, Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship for Africans. All are free to apply and link directly to official provider portals.

Browse 33 scholarships in Public Health 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 Public Health 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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33 total opportunities · 24 fully funded · 1 closing in 30 days · 12 host countries · Sorted by deadline
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CARTA PhD Fellowships in Public Health
Wellcome Trust · Kenya · PhD · Fully funded
3 days
31 MAY 2026
Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships
Rotary Foundation · United States · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
33 days
30 JUN 2026
Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship for Africans
Konrad Adenauer Foundation · Germany · Masters · PhD · Stipend
48 days
15 JUL 2026
DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
DAAD (German Academic Exchange) · Germany · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
125 days
30 SEP 2026
WaterAid Africa Engineering Scholarship
IEEE Foundation · Undergraduate · Masters · Full tuition
125 days
30 SEP 2026
Wellcome Trust African Career Award in Health
Wellcome Trust · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
139 days
14 OCT 2026
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Fulbright Program · United States · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
140 days
15 OCT 2026
AfDB Japan Africa Dream Scholarship
African Development Bank · Japan · Masters · Fully funded
155 days
30 OCT 2026
AAS-AESA Postdoctoral Fellowship (African Academy of Sciences)
AAS-AESA · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
156 days
31 OCT 2026
University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
University of Melbourne · Australia · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
156 days
31 OCT 2026
Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships · United Kingdom · Masters · Fully funded
161 days
05 NOV 2026
WHO TDR Research Fellowship for African Scientists
WHO (World Health Organization) · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
186 days
30 NOV 2026
TU Delft Excellence Scholarships
TU Delft · Netherlands · Masters · Fully funded
187 days
01 DEC 2026
NIH Fogarty International Center Global Health Fellowship
NIH Fogarty International Center · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
187 days
01 DEC 2026
Cambridge Trust Scholarships
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
189 days
03 DEC 2026
ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarships
ETH Zurich · Switzerland · Masters · Fully funded
201 days
15 DEC 2026
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarships · United Kingdom · Masters · Full tuition
204 days
18 DEC 2026
IIE Scholar Rescue Fund
Institute of International Education · United States · Postdoctoral · Stipend
217 days
31 DEC 2026
Imperial College London Global Health PhD Scholarship for Africa
Imperial College London · PhD · Fully funded
225 days
08 JAN 2027
Merck Foundation Africa Health Research Scholarship
Merck Foundation · Masters · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
248 days
31 JAN 2027
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)
Swedish Institute · Sweden · Masters · Fully funded
258 days
10 FEB 2027
University of Edinburgh Global Health Scholarship for Africa
University of Edinburgh · Masters · PhD · Full tuition
307 days
31 MAR 2027
DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates
DAAD (German Academic Exchange) · Germany · PhD · Grant
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Fogarty International Center Global Health Fellows
Fulbright Program · United States · Postdoctoral · Grant
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Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarships · United Kingdom · Masters · Full tuition
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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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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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By academic level

Masters20
PhD15
Postdoctoral9
Undergraduate3

Top host countries

Other8
United Kingdom6
United States4
Australia4
Germany3
Kenya2

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Browse 33 scholarships in Public Health 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 Public Health 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 Public Health scholarships are available for African students?

Scholar Africa lists 33 Public Health scholarships for African students in 2026.

Are Public Health scholarships fully funded?

24 of the 33 scholarships are fully funded, covering tuition and living expenses.

Which countries offer Public Health scholarships?

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

What qualifications do I need for a Public Health scholarship?

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