$5,000 - $20,000 Scholarships

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Looking for $5,000 - $20,000 scholarships? Here you'll find 254 scholarships, sourced directly from official provider pages and refreshed regularly.

10 of the 60 shown here currently have an open application window. The nearest upcoming deadline in this list is 15 December 2026.

Global Merit Scholarship – Postgraduate Taught (September 2027)

Masters $5,000 - $20,000 Other

United States

Queen Mary University of London is delighted to offer Global Merit Scholarships worth £5,000 for postgraduate taught offer holders joining…

Global Talent Scholarship – Postgraduate Taught (September 2027)

Masters $5,000 - $20,000 Other

United States

Queen Mary University of London is delighted to offer Global Talent Scholarships worth £6,000 for high achieving postgraduate taught offer…

Global Excellence Scholarship – Postgraduate Taught (September 2027)

Masters $5,000 - $20,000 Other

United States

Queen Mary University of London is delighted to offer Global Excellence Scholarships worth £8,000 for outstanding postgraduate taught offer holders…

UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards 2025 ($5,000 prize)

Award $5,000 - $20,000 Other

Cave Canem Prize 2026 for Black Poets ($10,000 prize)

Award $5,000 - $20,000 Other

AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant 2026 for African Researchers (Up to €7,000 Grant)

PhD Research Funding $5,000 - $20,000 Research Funding

Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, United States

Applications are currently open for the AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant 2024 for African Researchers. Apply Below:

2026 Dwabo Small Grants Programme in Ghana | €8,000–€10,000 Grant Opportunity

PhD Grant $5,000 - $20,000 Other

Ghana

Apply for the 2026 Dwabo Small Grants Programme in Ghana. The French Embassy is inviting projects that promote the participation…

IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants 2026 for Emerging Neuroscience Societies and Networks

PhD Grant $5,000 - $20,000 Other

United States

Apply for the IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants 2026. This grant supports inaugural neuroscience society or network activities in Africa, Asia-Pacific,…

AfricaLics PhD Visiting Fellowship Programme (VFP) 2027 for African PhD Students

PhD Fellowship $5,000 - $20,000 Other

Ghana, South Africa

The AfricaLics PhD Visiting Fellowship Programme (VFP) 2027 is open to PhD students enrolled at universities in Africa and working…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many $5,000 - $20,000 scholarships are listed?

254 scholarships are currently listed under $5,000 - $20,000 (Funding Amount) on Kompeaa.

What is the nearest deadline?

The nearest upcoming deadline among $5,000 - $20,000 scholarships currently listed is 15 December 2026. Individual scholarships may have different deadlines — check each listing for its exact date.

What study destination are most common?

Among $5,000 - $20,000 scholarships currently listed, the most common study destination values are United Kingdom, Nigeria, Australia.

What opportunity type are most common?

Among $5,000 - $20,000 scholarships currently listed, the most common opportunity type values are Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant.

What funding type are most common?

Among $5,000 - $20,000 scholarships currently listed, the most common funding type values are Grant, Stipend, Tuition Only.

What field of study are most common?

Among $5,000 - $20,000 scholarships currently listed, the most common field of study values are Business & Management, Journalism & Media, Engineering.

What eligible nationality are most common?

Among $5,000 - $20,000 scholarships currently listed, the most common eligible nationality values are Open to All Nationalities, United States, United Kingdom.

What study level are most common?

Among $5,000 - $20,000 scholarships currently listed, the most common study level values are Multiple Levels, Masters, Undergraduate.