Scholarships for African Students
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ACU Early Career Conference Grants 2026/2027 for African Researchers
Applications are open for the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Early Career Conference Grants 2026/2027. These grants help emerging researchers attend international conferences in Commonwealth countries, covering travel, accommodation, and registration. Applicants must be presenting at the conference.
AFRICAI Travel Grants — MICCAI 2026 for African AI Researchers
The AFRICAI Workshop at MICCAI 2026 has secured dedicated funding to support participation by African researchers in medical AI. Travel grants cover conference attendance, accommodation, and travel for exceptional researchers from Africa who submit papers to the AFRICAI workshop.
European University Institute Jean Monnet Fellowships 2027 — €2,850/month
Applications are open for the European University Institute Jean Monnet Fellowships 2027 for PhD scholars. Fellows spend one academic year at EUI in Florence, Italy, working on their doctoral research. The grant is €2,850 per month. Deadline: September 26, 2026.
Land is Life Indigenous Women Fellowship 2027 Cohort V
The Land is Life Indigenous Women's Program Fellowship 2027 (Cohort V) supports indigenous and rural women leaders from across the Global South including Africa in environmental justice, land rights, and climate advocacy. A transformative leadership programme.
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program 2027 — CDN $100,000
The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program 2027/2029 offers CDN $100,000 in research funding over two years for early-career researchers worldwide including Africans. Scholars join CIFAR research programmes and benefit from international collaboration and mentorship.
Commonwealth Masters Scholarships 2027/2028 — Open
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission has opened applications for Commonwealth Masters Scholarships 2027/2028. These scholarships fund citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries for full-time Master's study at a UK university. A flagship programme for African students since 1959.
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2027/2028 — Open
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2027/2028 are now open for applications from eligible Commonwealth country citizens. These prestigious awards fund full-time doctoral study at UK universities and are specifically targeted at students from low and middle income Commonwealth countries including most of Africa.
Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET) 2027 for Young Leaders
The Government of Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme 2027 is now open for young leaders from African and other countries. The JET Programme sends participants to Japan to work in schools and local government offices, promoting international exchange and cross-cultural understanding.
University of Macau Masters and PhD Scholarships 2027/2028
The University of Macau has opened applications for 2027/2028 Master's and PhD programmes with scholarship opportunities for international students including Africans. The university is internationally ranked and offers English-medium programmes across multiple disciplines.
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2027/28 — Now Open
The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship Programme 2027/28 has opened applications. This prestigious programme supports mid-career professionals from developing countries for Master's study in public policy, economics, and governance in Germany. Deadline: October 31, 2026.
EAC Youth Fellowship 2026 — Fully Funded East Africa
The East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded regional leadership programme for East African youth. Fellows engage with EAC institutions and contribute to regional integration initiatives. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of East African integration.
Africa Institute Senior and Post-doctoral Fellowships 2027 UAE
The Africa Institute in Sharjah, UAE offers Senior and Post-doctoral Fellowships 2027 for African scholars. Fellows conduct research on Africa from the UAE, contributing to building knowledge bridges between Africa and the Arab world. A unique and prestigious opportunity.