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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.
African Development Bank Engineering & Technology Scholarship: Fully funded opportunity for African students. Deadline October 15, 2026. Apply now o...
Wellcome Trust African Career Award in Health: Fully funded opportunity for African students. Deadline October 14, 2026. Apply now on…
Apply for the GFF x CIVIC VOICES Call for Proposals 2026. Local civil society and youth-led organizations in Africa can…
Application Deadline: October 10, 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026 ACEP Media Fellowship on Fiscal Accountability and Anti-Corruption.…
Application Deadline: October 10, 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026 ACEP Youth Champions for Fiscal Accountability (YCFA) Fellowship.…
PAIE Scholars Program for AI Evaluation ResearchersThe PAIE Scholars Program supports researchers based in low‑ and middle‑income countries (LMICs) in
TradeRoots Africa-International Chamber of Commerce Programme for Export-Ready African SMEs;Launched at the 2025 B20 Summit in South Africa, TradeRoots
Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya Graduate Trainee ProgramGuaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Ltd is inviting applications for the 2026 Graduate Trainee Program.…
The Gabriel Ezenri Foundation supports outstanding undergraduates and researchers in Nigeria — with scholarships that keep them in school and…
Application Deadline: 9 October 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship. The Airtel Africa Foundation is…
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.