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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026

Full tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend and travel for academically talented yet economically disadvantaged African students.

Multiple
Mastercard Foundation
Deadline: March 15, 2026
MastersFully Funded

Chevening Scholarships — Study in the UK

One-year master's degree at any UK university with full tuition, monthly stipend, return flights and arrival allowances.

United Kingdom
UK Government
Deadline: November 5, 2026170 days left
MastersFully Funded

DAAD EPOS Scholarship — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

Postgraduate scholarships for professionals from developing countries with monthly stipend, health insurance and travel allowance.

Germany
DAAD Germany
Deadline: August 31, 2026104 days left
UndergraduateFully Funded

MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2027

Tuition waiver, monthly allowance of ¥117,000 and round-trip airfare to study at top Japanese universities.

Japan
Government of Japan
Deadline: May 30, 202611 days left
MastersFully Funded

Fulbright Foreign Student Program — USA

Graduate study, research and teaching opportunities in the United States with full funding and J-1 visa sponsorship.

United States
U.S. Department of State
Deadline: October 15, 2026149 days left
PhDFully Funded

African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards

Pan-African awards recognizing scientific achievement with prize money up to USD 100,000 for distinguished African scientists.

Multiple (Africa)
African Union Commission
Deadline: April 30, 2026

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