Scholarships for African Students 2025-2026
Browse over 400+ fully funded scholarships available to students from Africa. Scholar Africa curates opportunities from leading international programmes including DAAD, Chevening, Commonwealth, Mastercard Foundation, Erasmus Mundus, MEXT Japan, and many more.
Find scholarships by category
- Full Ride Scholarships — Cover tuition, accommodation, travel, and living expenses.
- Full Tuition Scholarships — Cover all tuition fees at top universities worldwide.
- Partial Scholarships & Stipends — Provide financial support toward tuition or living costs.
- Research Grants — Fund postgraduate and postdoctoral research projects.
Popular destinations for African students
African students can study in the United Kingdom, Germany, United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, and many other countries through fully funded programmes.
How to apply
- Create a free Scholar Africa profile with your academic background.
- Browse or filter the scholarship database.
- Read each scholarship's eligibility requirements.
- Apply directly through the official provider website.
- Track your applications and get deadline reminders.