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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.
DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence Scholarship (South Africa): ZAR 60,000–200,000 per year depending on level (Honours to PhD), including stipend and…
UNECA Young Professionals Programme for African Graduates: UN salary grade P-2 equivalent plus benefits for 2-year fixed-term appointment opportunity in...
South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme 2026 (Economics): External bursary covering study costs for undergraduate economics students; value p...
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cape Town: Fully funded opportunity in South Africa for African students. Deadline September…
Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme: Fully funded opportunity in Kenya for African students. Deadline September 30, 2026. Apply now on Scholar.Africa.
SANSA 2027 Postgraduate Bursaries for STEM Students: Postgraduate bursary supporting master's and doctoral study in space-related STEM fields; covers st...
African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards: Other opportunity in Ethiopia for African students. Deadline September 30, 2026. Apply now on…
Margaret McNamara Education Grant — South Africa Program: Education grant toward tuition and study-related expenses. The specific grant value is…
Margaret McNamara Education Grants — South Africa Program 2027: Education grant towards study costs at a designated South African university;…
Goethe-Zentrum Art and Culture Projects Funding in Uganda 2021/2022; Art Grants in Uganda. Funding in Uganda for Artists. Performing Art…
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.