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Undergraduate Scholarships for African Students 2026

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There are 70 verified scholarships matching Undergraduate Scholarships for African Students 2026, of which 30 are fully funded. Top listings include Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) International Scholarship 2026, Zimbabwe Scholarship Fund for Higher Education, Nkosi Johnson AIDS Foundation Scholarship (South Africa). All are free to apply and link directly to official provider portals.

Browse 70 Undergraduate scholarships open to African students in 2026. These opportunities span top universities across the United Kingdom, Germany, United States, Canada, Australia, and beyond. From full-ride awards covering tuition, accommodation, and travel to partial tuition waivers and stipends, there is a Undergraduate scholarship to match every academic ambition. Scholar Africa compiles these opportunities from official sources and verifies eligibility criteria so you can apply with confidence.

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70 total opportunities · 30 fully funded · 5 closing in 30 days · 22 host countries · Sorted by deadline
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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) International Scholarship 2026
Germany · Undergraduate · Masters · Grant
3 days
15 JUL 2026
Zimbabwe Scholarship Fund for Higher Education
Zimbabwe · Undergraduate · Partial
19 days
31 JUL 2026
Nkosi Johnson AIDS Foundation Scholarship (South Africa)
South Africa · Undergraduate · Partial
19 days
31 JUL 2026
MTN Africa Scholarship Programme
Undergraduate · Partial
19 days
31 JUL 2026
University of Queensland International Scholarship
Australia · Undergraduate · Masters · Partial
19 days
31 JUL 2026
African Women in Tech Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation · Kenya · Undergraduate · Masters · Full tuition
34 days
15 AUG 2026
Google Africa Developer Scholarship
Google · Undergraduate · Masters · Partial
50 days
31 AUG 2026
Vodacom External Bursary Programme 2026
South Africa · Undergraduate · Fully funded
50 days
31 AUG 2026
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Nairobi
Kenya · Undergraduate · Grant
50 days
31 AUG 2026
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Rwanda
Rwanda · Undergraduate · Grant
51 days
01 SEP 2026
Margaret McNamara Education Grant — South Africa Program
South Africa · Undergraduate · Masters · Grant
64 days
14 SEP 2026
South African Reserve Bank Full Art Scholarship 2027
South Africa · Undergraduate · Fully funded
80 days
30 SEP 2026
South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme 2027 (Undergraduate)
South Africa · Undergraduate · Grant
80 days
30 SEP 2026
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University
Uganda · Undergraduate · Masters · Fully funded
80 days
30 SEP 2026
South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme 2026 (Economics)
South Africa · Undergraduate · Grant
80 days
30 SEP 2026
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cape Town
South Africa · Undergraduate · Masters · Fully funded
80 days
30 SEP 2026
SANRAL Scholarship Programme 2026
South Africa · Undergraduate · Grant
80 days
30 SEP 2026
WaterAid Africa Engineering Scholarship
IEEE Foundation · Undergraduate · Masters · Full tuition
80 days
30 SEP 2026
Horatio Alger International Undergraduate Scholarship
United States · Undergraduate · Partial
105 days
25 OCT 2026
SEO London Africa Fellowship
United Kingdom · Undergraduate · Masters · Grant
111 days
31 OCT 2026
Monash University International Merit Scholarship
Australia · Undergraduate · Masters · Partial
111 days
31 OCT 2026
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Programme 2026/2027
Canada · Undergraduate · Fully funded
117 days
06 NOV 2026
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Mastercard Foundation · United States · Undergraduate · Masters · Fully funded
126 days
15 NOV 2026
University of British Columbia International Leader of Tomorrow Award
Canada · Undergraduate · Partial
141 days
30 NOV 2026
University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarships
University of Toronto · Canada · Undergraduate · Fully funded
141 days
30 NOV 2026
IEEE Foundation Scholarship for African Engineering Students
IEEE Foundation · Undergraduate · Masters · Partial
142 days
01 DEC 2026
Fudan University Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) – University Programme
China · Undergraduate · Masters · Fully funded
151 days
10 DEC 2026
Andela Learning Community Scholarship (Google-Backed)
Andela · Undergraduate · Masters · Grant
172 days
31 DEC 2026
African Union Commission Internship Programme
Ethiopia · Undergraduate · Grant
172 days
31 DEC 2026
Princeton University Undergraduate Financial Aid for International Students
United States · Undergraduate · Fully funded
173 days
01 JAN 2027

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Undergraduate70
Masters31
PhD11
Postdoctoral1

Top host countries

Canada14
South Africa12
Other9
United States7
China4
Kenya3

About this category

Browse 70 Undergraduate scholarships open to African students in 2026. These opportunities span top universities across the United Kingdom, Germany, United States, Canada, Australia, and beyond. From full-ride awards covering tuition, accommodation, and travel to partial tuition waivers and stipends, there is a Undergraduate scholarship to match every academic ambition. Scholar Africa compiles these opportunities from official sources and verifies eligibility criteria so you can apply with confidence.

Frequently asked questions

How many Undergraduate scholarships are available for African students?

Scholar Africa currently lists 70 Undergraduate scholarships open to African students. New opportunities are added regularly.

Are Undergraduate scholarships fully funded?

30 of these 70 scholarships are fully funded, covering tuition and living costs.

Which countries offer Undergraduate scholarships for Africans?

Popular destinations include Canada, South Africa, Other, United States, China among others.

What documents do I need for a Undergraduate scholarship application?

Common requirements include academic transcripts, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL), and a valid passport.