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Scholarships You Can Still Apply To This Quarter (Closing Soon)

Every scholarship in our verified catalogue with a confirmed deadline in the next 90 days — sorted by urgency, grouped by how much time you actually have left. This page rebuilds itself from the live database, so what you see is what is still open.

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Most African students lose scholarships not because they aren't qualified, but because they discover the opportunity after the deadline. We built this page to fix that. Every entry below is currently open, verified at the source, and grouped by how soon it closes. Bookmark it — it refreshes itself.

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Closing this week

7 days or fewer — apply today if you qualify.

Closing this month

8–30 days left — start your essay this week.

Closing within 90 days

Plenty of time to assemble a strong package — don't put it off.

  • Amberscholar Scholarship 2026

    OpportunityDesk Scholarships · Partial

    The Amberscholar Scholarship is designed for students with ambition in academics, sports, entrepreneurship, and art. It provides financial aid to help students achieve their goals across various disciplines. With a $50,000 scholarship pool,

    53d left
    Aug 31, 2026
  • Fulbright US Student Program

    Harvard University · United States · Masters · Fully Funded

    The Fulbright US Student Program offers grants for study and research in over 140 countries, focusing on cultural exchange. It provides funding for transportation, living costs, and health benefits, with some countries offering additional a

    56d left
    Sep 3, 2026
  • The Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition 2026

    OpportunitiesForAfricans · Postgraduate · Partial

    The Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition offers a USD 45,000 prize for postgraduate students across Africa and participating Caribbean states. This competition encourages research on topics relevant to African trade and development.

    83d left
    Sep 30, 2026

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