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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.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University: Fully funded opportunity in Uganda for African students. Deadline September 30, 2026. App...
Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme: Fully funded opportunity in Kenya for African students. Deadline September 30, 2026. Apply now on Scholar.Africa.
African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards: Other opportunity in Ethiopia for African students. Deadline September 30, 2026. Apply now on…
Konrad Adenauer Foundation-SAIIA Scholarships for South Africans; Funded internship programme run by SAIIA in conjunction with the University of the
Call for Proposals: Water and Sanitation Enterprises in Kenya;Seeking market‑based solutions in Kenya that improve water and/or sanitation access (SDG
Government of Kenya Presidential Digital Talent Programme Cohort XI (12 Month ICT Program for Kenyan Graduates);Digitalent is a strategic intervention
ABIL'S Explore Feasibility and Innovation Programme in Kenya;ABIL Explore supports emerging ideas, technologies, and applications with the potential
Small Grants to Support the Youth Action For Peace Challenge in Tanzania;The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with…
Business Acceleration for Earth Observation Solutions in Kenya;ABIL Invest supports start-ups, SMEs, companies, and institutions developing Earth Observation-based
WWF-Amano Fellowships for Young Environmental Leaders in Uganda;The WWF-Amano Fellowship 2027 is a nine-month virtual leadership development program designed
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.