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PhD Public Health Scholarships for African Students 2026

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There are 15 verified scholarships matching PhD Public Health Scholarships for African Students 2026, of which 12 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 15 PhD-level scholarships in Public Health 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 Public Health 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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15 total opportunities · 12 fully funded · 1 closing in 30 days · 6 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
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Fulbright Program · United States · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
140 days
15 OCT 2026
University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
University of Melbourne · Australia · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
156 days
31 OCT 2026
WHO TDR Research Fellowship for African Scientists
WHO (World Health Organization) · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
186 days
30 NOV 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
Imperial College London Global Health PhD Scholarship for Africa
Imperial College London · PhD · Fully funded
225 days
08 JAN 2027
University of Edinburgh Global Health Scholarship for Africa
University of Edinburgh · Masters · PhD · Full tuition
307 days
31 MAR 2027
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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DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates
DAAD (German Academic Exchange) · Germany · PhD · Grant
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By academic level

PhD15
Masters8
Postdoctoral2

Top host countries

Other4
Germany3
Australia3
Kenya2
United States2
United Kingdom1

About this category

Browse 15 PhD-level scholarships in Public Health 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 Public Health 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 Public Health scholarships are available?

Scholar Africa lists 15 PhD scholarships in Public Health for African students.

Are PhD Public Health scholarships fully funded?

12 of these 15 scholarships are fully funded.

Where can I study Public Health at PhD level?

Top destinations for Public Health PhD programmes include Other, Germany, Australia, Kenya, United States.

What career opportunities does a PhD in Public Health offer?

A PhD degree in Public Health opens doors to careers in academia, industry, government, and international organisations. Graduates are in high demand globally.