Africa Scholarships

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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.

The National Treasury Bursary Scheme 2027 for young South African Students.

South Africa

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026 (12:00 PM) Applications are now open for the 2027 National Treasury Bursary Scheme. The National…

Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme 2027 for Young South Africans (Fully Funded)

Fully Funded

South Africa

Application Deadline: 23 August 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme. The scarcity of talent…

The South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme 2027 for undergraduate studies

Undergraduate

South Africa

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027 South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme. The…

FAWE Ghana/Mastercard Foundation Second Chance Pathways Program 2026/2027 for young Ghanaians

Ghana

Application Deadline:  21st August 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 FAWE Ghana/Mastercard Foundation Second Chance Pathways Program. The…

2026 Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme for Nigerian Undergraduate Students.

Undergraduate

Nigeria

Application Deadline: August 13, 2026 Applications are open for the 2026 Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme, supporting indigent Nigerian students who…

Brand South Africa | Play Your Part Bursary to attend the 2026 One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa (Fully Funded)

Fully Funded

South Africa

Application Deadline: 2 September 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Brand South Africa | Play Your Part Bursary…

 Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) Bursary Programme 2027 for young South Africans.

South Africa

Application Deadline: October 2nd, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) Bursary…

 Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. Female Scholarship Award 2026 for Nigerian female undergraduates.

Award

Nigeria

Application Deadline: September 16th, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. Female Scholarship Award. Julius…

The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC)  2027 External Bursary Programme for South African students

South Africa

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) External Bursary Programme.…

Kenya Artificial Intelligence Accelerator Programme 2026 for Kenyan Startups and Innovators

Grant

Kenya

Apply for the Kenya Artificial Intelligence Accelerator Programme 2026, a national open call supporting safe, responsible, and high-impact AI use…

Frequently Asked Questions

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.