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Looking for Africa scholarships? Here you'll find 370 scholarships, sourced directly from official provider pages and refreshed regularly.
12 of the 60 shown here currently have an open application window. The nearest upcoming deadline in this list is 25 October 2026.
Apply for the 2026 AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant for PhD students from sub-Saharan Africa. Successful applicants may receive up…
Apply for the Horowitz Foundation Awards 2027 for emerging scholars conducting social policy research. The deadline is not specified on…
Apply for the Pulitzer Center Gender Equality Grant, a rolling opportunity for journalists in the United States and worldwide to…
The YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring up to 700 young leaders to the United States in the summer of…
Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) Visiting Fellowship Program: Innovation (MESRI) has launched a visiting fellowship programme to welcome young…
YALI West Africa Emerging Leaders Program for Business : Applications are now open for Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional…
Apply for IFRA-Nigeria Research Grants 2026 - 2027. Applications are currently being accepted for The French Institute for Resear.
Apply for YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders 2026 - 2027. Applications are currently being accepted for the…
Apply for multiple scholarships early; only one award possible. Ambassadors may apply but priority goes to first-time attendees. No individual…
Apply for Naija Feminists Media Editorial Fellowship on Reproductive Health 2026 - 2027. Applications are currently being accepted for the…
How many Africa scholarships are listed?
370 scholarships are currently listed under Africa (Region) on Kompeaa.
What is the nearest deadline?
The nearest upcoming deadline among Africa scholarships currently listed is 25 October 2026. Individual scholarships may have different deadlines — check each listing for its exact date.
What study destination are most common?
Among Africa scholarships currently listed, the most common study destination values are Nigeria, Australia, Germany.
What study level are most common?
Among Africa scholarships currently listed, the most common study level values are Multiple Levels, Masters, Postdoctoral.
What funding amount are most common?
Among Africa scholarships currently listed, the most common funding amount values are Fully Funded, $5,000 - $20,000, Under $1,000.
What opportunity type are most common?
Among Africa scholarships currently listed, the most common opportunity type values are Fellowship, Scholarship, Internship.
What eligible nationality are most common?
Among Africa scholarships currently listed, the most common eligible nationality values are Open to All Nationalities, South Africa, Germany.
What funding type are most common?
Among Africa scholarships currently listed, the most common funding type values are Fully Funded, Partially Funded, Grant.