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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.
Limited number of scholarships worth between £2,500 and £5,000 for applicants who can demonstrate pursuit of significant positive change
Unlimited £4,000 scholarships for Masters applicants who are nationals of Nigeria
Unlimited £4,000 scholarships for Masters applicants who are nationals of Kenya
Unlimited £4,000 scholarships for Masters applicants who are nationals of Egypt
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Harvard Global Health Institute LEAD Fellowship Program. The…
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 University of British Columbia (UBC) International Scholars Program.…
University of Cape Town Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027: Fully funded opportunity in South Africa for African students. Deadline October…
International Monetary Fund Paid Internships for Young Professionals;The IMF Fund Internship Program (FIP) offers PhD students in economics an outstanding
Fully Funded Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program for Mid-Career Emerging Global Leaders;Established in 2002, the World Fellows Program…
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.