$20,000+ Scholarships

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This is Kompeaa's running list of $20,000+ scholarships — 162 scholarships so far, gathered from official sources and updated as new ones are published.

3 of the 60 shown here currently have an open application window. The nearest upcoming deadline in this list is 17 November 2026.

The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2027 for young African Entrepreneurs (USD $140,000 Prize to grow your Business)

PhD Fellowship $20,000+ Grant

Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: 10 November 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship. The Anzisha Fellowship, Africa’s…

Green and Digital Employability and Enterprise programme

Diploma Grant $20,000+ Grant

China, India, South Africa

Grant of £150,000 for a UK-South Africa consortium to deliver a new employability programme

Open Call: Research Seed Money Grants for Researchers – Apply by 18th November 2026

Multiple Levels Grant $20,000+ Grant

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Ethiopia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania

Open Call: Research Seed Money Grants for Researchers;The National Ataxia Foundation funds cutting‑edge basic, translational and clinical research relevant

The Internet Society Fellowship Program 2026/2027 for experienced Internet changemakers and emerging leaders.

PhD Fellowship $20,000+ Stipend

Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, United States

Application Deadline: 22 November 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Internet Society Fellowship Program. The program empowers experienced…

AI and the Workforce Faculty Research Grants – Apply by 15th December 2026

Multiple Levels Grant $20,000+ Grant

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Ethiopia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania

AI and the Workforce Faculty Research Grants;The Institute for Humane Studies invites applications from academic scholars to conduct long‑term research

100x Impact Accelerator Grant 2026 | £150,000 Catalytic Funding for High-Impact Ventures

Masters Grant $20,000+ Grant

United States

Apply for the 100x Impact Accelerator, a global grant opportunity offering £150,000 in catalytic funding, a tailored 16-week programme, and…

Landscape Alliance | CIFOR & ICRAF – Germany CGIAR++ Science and Impact Hub PhD Scholarship 2027 (With Funding Available)

PhD $20,000+ Research Funding

Germany

Apply for Landscape Alliance | CIFOR & ICRAF - Germany CGIAR++ Science and Impact Hub PhD Scholarship 2026 - 2027.…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many $20,000+ scholarships are listed?

162 scholarships are currently listed under $20,000+ (Funding Amount) on Kompeaa.

What is the nearest deadline?

The nearest upcoming deadline among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed is 17 November 2026. Individual scholarships may have different deadlines — check each listing for its exact date.

What opportunity type are most common?

Among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed, the most common opportunity type values are Fellowship, Award, Grant.

What funding type are most common?

Among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed, the most common funding type values are Grant, Stipend, Research Funding.

What field of study are most common?

Among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed, the most common field of study values are Environment & Climate, Business & Management, Arts & Humanities.

What study destination are most common?

Among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed, the most common study destination values are Australia, United States, United Kingdom.

What study level are most common?

Among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed, the most common study level values are Multiple Levels, PhD, Masters.

What eligible nationality are most common?

Among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed, the most common eligible nationality values are Open to All Nationalities, United Kingdom, South Africa.