$20,000+ Scholarships

Active opportunities shown first.

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.

DotORG Impact Awards 2025 (up to $50,000)

Award $20,000+ Grant

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Youth Champions for Fiscal Accountability (YCFA) Fellowship 2026 for Young Ghanaians

Multiple Levels Fellowship $20,000+ Grant

Ghana

Apply for The ACEP Youth Champions for Fiscal Accountability 2026 - 2027. Applications are currently being accepted for The Africa…

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/2028 for study in Hong Kong

PhD Fellowship $20,000+ Stipend

Australia, Zimbabwe

Apply for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2026 - 2027. Applications are currently being accepted for the Hong Kong PhD…

The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2027 for Young African Entrepreneurs (With Up to $140,000 in Funding)

Multiple Levels Fellowship $20,000+ Grant

Australia, Zimbabwe

Apply for The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship for Young African Entrepreneurs 2026 - 2027. Applications are currently being accepted for…

The British Academy – Innovation Fellowships Scheme 2026 (With Up to £120,000 in Funding)

Multiple Levels Fellowship $20,000+ Grant

Australia, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe

Apply for The British Academy - Innovation Fellowships Scheme 2026 - 2027. The British Academy is currently accepting applications for…

GFF x CIVIC VOICES Call for Proposals 2026 for Civil Society and Youth-Led Organizations in Africa

Fellowship $20,000+ Grant

South Africa

Apply for the GFF x CIVIC VOICES Call for Proposals 2026. Local civil society and youth-led organizations in Africa can…

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.