Scholarships for African Students
31 opportunities found • fellowship
World Bank Small AI for Development Hackathon 2026
Applications are open for the 2026 World Bank Group Small AI for Development Hackathon Challenge. The competition invites innovators to develop AI solutions for development challenges in the Global South. African participants are strongly encouraged. Deadline: October 6, 2026.
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.
McKinsey Forward Programme 2026 — Free 10-Week Career Skills for Africans
McKinsey.org Forward Programme 2026 is a free 10-week career skills programme for Africans. The programme develops professional skills — problem solving, communication, digital literacy, and leadership — and connects participants with McKinsey mentors and alumni networks.
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.
African Union Enterprise Africa Network Fellowship 2026/2027
Applications are open for the 2026/2027 African Union Enterprise Africa Network (EAN) Fellowship Programme. This initiative supports young African professionals to drive enterprise development across the continent. Deadline: September 30, 2026.
AAUW International Fellowship 2026/2027 for African Women
AAUW International Fellowships 2026/2027 are now open. The programme promotes education and equity for women internationally. African women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the US are eligible. Deadline: September 17, 2026.
World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027
The World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027 is now open. This six-month fellowship targets young Sub-Saharan African PhD candidates and recent PhD graduates. Fellows work at WBG offices in Washington D.C. or country offices on real development projects. Deadline: August 25, 2026.
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowship
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowship places recent African graduates in African Union institutions for a 2-year paid fellowship.
Mandela Washington Fellowship USA
The flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) brings young African leaders to the US for 6-week leadership institutes.
Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
The Tony Elumelu Foundation empowers African entrepreneurs with funding, mentoring, and a global network.