Top 100 International Scholarships for African Students in 2026

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program · South Africa · Undergraduate, Masters · Fully Funded

2027 intake: tuition, laptop, campus accommodation, living expenses, medical aid, study visa and annual travel for African students at UCT. UG deadline 30 Sep 2026; postgraduate 31 Oct 2026.

The American University in Cairo / Mastercard Foundation · Egypt · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Graduate fellowships at AUC for young African citizens living in Africa: tuition, stipend, housing, insurance, laptop and airfare. Spring 2027 cycle: 7 Oct – 2 Nov 2026.

Bilkent University · Turkey · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Bilkent's Graduate School of Engineering and Science offers full tuition waivers and monthly stipends to M.S. and Ph.D. students admitted for Spring 2027. Apply by 9 November 2026.

Mastercard Foundation / University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom · Masters · Fully Funded

Postgraduate scholarships at the University of Edinburgh for African applicants, covering tuition, living costs, accommodation and travel. You must attend a mandatory information session between 15 and 24 September 2026 before you can access the application form.

Sabancı University · Turkey · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Sabancı University admits most graduate students with a tuition-waiver scholarship, and many also receive monthly stipends and housing or transport support. Spring 2027 applications to with-thesis master's and PhD programs in Engineering and Natural Sciences close 27 November 2026; the Management PhD closes 11 December 2026.

African Leadership University & Mastercard Foundation · Rwanda · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

The African Leadership University (ALU) Mastercard Scholarship offers fully funded undergraduate opportunities for promising young African leaders. This program covers all expenses, empowering students to access ALU’s innovative education model.

African Leadership University & Mastercard Foundation · Rwanda · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

The African Leadership University (ALU) Mastercard Scholarship offers fully funded undergraduate opportunities for promising young African leaders. This program covers all expenses, empowering students to access ALU’s innovative education model.

Swarthmore College · United States · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

Swarthmore College offers need-based financial aid for international students, with a process that is distinct from aid for U.S. students. If you are an African student who is not considered a domestic applicant under Swarthmore’s definitions, you will apply as an international s

Nedbank · South Africa · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

Full undergraduate bursaries for academically deserving South African students who cannot afford full-time study at a public university or university of technology.

UCL · United Kingdom · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

The UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship enables and encourages international students from low-income backgrounds to pursue full-time Undergraduate degree studies at UCL, covering tuition fees and providing living stipends.

Western University · Canada · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

The Canada National Scholarship Program & International President’s Entrance Scholarships for 2026–2027 are now open. This prestigious scholarship offers significant financial support and transformative educational opportunities for high-achieving students entering university.

Australian Government — Department of Education · Australia · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

Up to AUD $15,000 per year (renewable) from the Australian Government for international and domestic students studying at a regional Australian campus.

Sewanee · United States · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

Sewanee offers international undergraduates a powerful mix of automatic academic scholarships, need-based grants, and 10 Global Scholarships that cover direct costs for four years. Aid requires the CSS Profile (code 1842) and portal forms, plus proof of funds for I-20. Plan ~$5,000 for first-year indirect costs.

Johns Hopkins University · United States · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

Johns Hopkins University offers need-based scholarships that help admitted international undergraduates afford a world-class education. Awards are grants that don’t need to be repaid, are packaged with admission decisions, and can cover remaining costs based on demonstrated financial need.

Williams College · United States · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

Williams College offers an all-grant financial aid program for international undergraduate students, meeting 100% of demonstrated need without loans, work-study, or summer earnings requirements.

Colby College · United States · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

The Davis-United World College Scholars Program at Colby College offers scholarships to students from United World Colleges (UWC) who matriculate at Colby. This program is part of an initiative to support international students dedicated to making a positive social impact.

Duke University · United States · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

The Karsh International Scholars Program at Duke University is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship for exceptional international students. Hosted at Duke’s campus in Durham, North Carolina (United States), the program supports high-achieving applicants from around the world who demonstrate both

Dartmouth College · United States · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

The Dartmouth King Scholar Leadership Program is a fully funded undergraduate opportunity at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. It is designed for exceptional students from low- and middle-income countries—most African countries are eligible—who demonstrate a deep commitment

Mastercard Foundation / University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom · Masters · Fully Funded

Postgraduate scholarships at the University of Edinburgh for African applicants, covering tuition, living costs, accommodation and travel. You must attend a mandatory information session between 15 and 24 September 2026 before you can access the application form.

African Union Commission · Africa · Masters · Fully Funded

Flagship African Union scholarship funding African master's, PhD and post-doctoral candidates pursuing science, technology and innovation at AU-accredited universities across the continent.

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program · United States · Masters · Fully Funded

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) offers full funding for master's degrees in development-related fields for mid-career professionals from developing countries.

European Commission (Erasmus+) · European Union · Masters · Fully Funded

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) are fully funded two-year master's degrees delivered across at least three European universities — open to African students with strong scholarship coverage of tuition, travel, settling-in and monthly stipend.

European Commission / EACEA (with African Union) · Africa · Masters · Fully Funded

EU-funded scholarship enabling African students and staff to study, teach or research at African partner universities across the continent — fully funded master's and PhD mobilities.

Swedish Institute · Sweden · Masters · Fully funded

Fully funded · masters · study in Sweden · offered by Swedish Institute. Monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 to cover living expenses, plus a travel grant of SEK 15,000 (10,000 for scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine).

Shandong University · China · Masters · Fully Funded

The Shandong University Master Scholarship for 2026 is a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue Master’s degree programs at one of China’s most prestigious universities. This scholarship aims to attract talented students worldwide, offering financial suppor

University of Guelph · Canada · Masters · Fully Funded

The Arrell Scholarships at the University of Guelph offer $50,000 per year for up to two years to academically outstanding Master’s students focusing on food-related issues. This fully-funded opportunity includes leadership development and integration into a network of experts.

KU Leuven · Belgium · Masters · Fully Funded

The Inspiring the Outstanding Scholarship at KU Leuven offers full funding for international students pursuing eligible Master’s programs. This merit-based scholarship supports exceptional individuals with strong academic performance and leadership potential.

Technical University of Graz (TU Graz) · Austria · Masters · Fully Funded

The TU Graz Cybersecurity Scholarships 2026 offer up to €17,600 in funding and expert mentoring for international students pursuing a Master’s degree with a Major in Information Security at TU Graz, a leader in cybersecurity research and education.

European Union (Erasmus Mundus) · Multiple · Masters · Fully Funded

The Erasmus Mundus Meta Scholarship 4.0 is a fully funded European Union initiative for international students, offering full tuition coverage, a €1,400 monthly living stipend, and mobility support between partner universities. It is designed to train the next generation of exper

Various · Canada · Masters · Fully Funded

This scholarship offers full funding for African applicants pursuing a Master’s Degree in Business Administration at Windsor University, covering all associated costs. Applicants need to register on the official portal to access full details and the application form.

Euroculture Consortium (Erasmus Mundus) · Netherlands · Masters · Fully Funded

Erasmus Mundus scholarships are back for the Euroculture master's (2027–2029): tuition and participation costs, health insurance and €1,400 a month for 24 months. Applications open mid-October 2026; the deadline has not been announced yet.

UC Berkeley & Mastercard Foundation · United States · Masters · Fully Funded

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UC Berkeley supports 201 master’s degree students from African countries who are academically talented and committed to transformative change on the continent. The program is fully funded and encourages applications from women, people with disabilities, and those who are refugees or displaced.

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) · United Kingdom · Masters · Fully Funded

These scholarships support Master’s study for candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries, enabling them to study a UK Master’s degree by distance learning while remaining in their home country. The scholarships cover tuition fees and study grants.

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) · United Kingdom · Masters · Fully Funded

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. It provides fully funded Master's scholarships to students from eligible Commonwealth countries to study in the UK, aiming to contribute to development needs by training skilled professionals and academics.

QuTech · Netherlands · Masters · Fully Funded

Up to two scholarships offered by the Microelectronics research department, covering full tuition fees and contributing to living expenses.

TU Delft · Netherlands · Masters · Fully Funded

Full scholarships for excellent international students interested in an MSc track in quantum or the MSc Quantum Information Science & Technology. Covers full tuition and contributes to living expenses.

TU Delft · Netherlands · Masters · Fully Funded

Up to two faculty scholarships for promising excellent international students pursuing an MSc in Electrical Engineering (track Microelectronics), covering full tuition fees and contributing to living expenses.

DAAD EPOS / University of Hohenheim · Germany · Masters · Fully Funded

DAAD EPOS scholarships for the MSc Agricultural Economics at the University of Hohenheim: two years of tuition waived, a living stipend, health insurance and travel. The scholarship window runs 15 November to 15 December each year.

Various · Africa · Masters · Fully Funded

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PASET / RSIF (hosted by icipe) · Africa · PhD · Fully Funded

Africa-led, fully-funded PhD programme training the next generation of African scientists and innovators in applied science, engineering and technology at host universities across Africa, with sandwich placements at international partner institutions.

Imperial College President's PhD Scholarships · United Kingdom · PhD · Fully Funded

The Imperial College President's PhD Scholarships offer a prestigious opportunity for outstanding doctoral candidates from around the world to pursue fully-funded PhD studies at a world-leading institution.

Freie Universität Berlin / Cluster of Excellence "Contestations of the Liberal Script (SCRIPTS)" · Germany · PhD · Fully Funded

The Academic Accelerator Fellowship 2026 offers up to 3 fully funded positions for second- or third-year doctoral researchers from underrepresented regions and communities, integrating them into the Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies (BGTS) at Freie Unive

University of Oxford · United Kingdom · PhD · Fully Funded

The University of Oxford is offering a fully funded 3.5-year D.Phil. in Geotechnical Engineering focusing on nature-based and biomimetic foundation systems. This scholarship covers full tuition and provides a substantial annual stipend, aiming to attract top doctoral candidates g

ANU · Australia · PhD · Fully Funded

Combined HDR fee remission + RTP/ANU stipend for international PhD candidates at Australia's #1 university for research.

Monash University · Australia · PhD · Fully Funded

Living stipend + tuition fee scholarship combination for international PhD candidates at Monash University in Melbourne.

University of Queensland · Australia · PhD · Fully Funded

Tuition + living stipend for international PhD and MPhil candidates at the University of Queensland, ranked global top 50.

Macquarie University · Australia · PhD · Fully Funded

Full tuition + AUD ~$35,000/year living stipend for international PhD candidates at Macquarie University in Sydney.

CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) · Australia · PhD · Fully Funded

Top-up stipend, operating costs and CSIRO supervision for PhD students working on strategic CSIRO research projects at partner Australian universities.

University of Sydney · Australia · PhD · Fully Funded

Australian Government-funded RTP awards administered by the University of Sydney covering full tuition + living stipend for international PhD candidates.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) · United States · PhD · Fully Funded

The HHMI International Student Research Fellowships supported international predoctoral students studying in the U.S. who were not eligible for federal funding. This program is no longer active.

Cummings One Health Collaborative · United States · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Tufts One Health Fellowship Program 2026 is a fully funded global health leadership opportunity for early- to mid-career professionals from Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda, hosted by Tufts University in the USA.

German Bundestag · Germany · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The German Bundestag invites young graduates from West, East, and Southern African countries for a four-week parliamentary scholarship program in Berlin, offering first-hand experience of the German parliamentary system.

University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health · Canada · Fellowship · Fully Funded

This fully funded fellowship supports early to mid-career women professionals in global health leadership. It aims to empower women in public health.

Harvard University Center for African Studies · United States · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Harvard South Africa Fellowship Program provides exceptional South Africans with the chance to study at Harvard University for up to one year, empowering them to make significant impacts upon their return to South Africa.

Africa CDC · Multiple · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme empowers African public health leaders with advanced skills to strategize, manage, and lead impactful public health programs across the continent. It provides full access to learning resources, covers travel and insurance, and off

GHC · Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Africa Leadership Accelerator Fellowship by Global Health Corps (GHC) empowers young African professionals in non-clinical public health roles. Fellows continue their work while gaining leadership skills, expanding networks, and applying new knowledge directly in their organi

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program · Multiple · Undergraduate, Masters · Fully Funded

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program offers comprehensive scholarships to young African leaders, providing financial, academic, and psychosocial support to enable their success in higher education and beyond.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program · South Africa · Undergraduate, Masters · Fully Funded

2027 intake: tuition, laptop, campus accommodation, living expenses, medical aid, study visa and annual travel for African students at UCT. UG deadline 30 Sep 2026; postgraduate 31 Oct 2026.

Manaaki NZ Scholarship for African Students · New Zealand · Undergraduate, Masters · Fully Funded

The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme offers fully funded opportunities for African students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in New Zealand. It fosters global connections and sustainable growth through quality education and an authentic New Zealand experience.

Mastercard Foundation / Makerere University · Uganda · Undergraduate, Masters · Fully Funded

Fully funded undergraduate and Master's study at Makerere University in Uganda for academically talented, economically disadvantaged young Africans.

Finnish Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences · Finland · Undergraduate, Masters · Fully Funded

Finland’s January 2026 Joint Application allows international students to apply for over 400 English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes. This centralized admission process can lead to fully funded scholarship opportunities.

McGill University · Canada · Undergraduate, Masters · Fully Funded

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University is a fully funded scholarship for African students at the undergraduate and masters levels. Unfortunately, the official webpage is currently unavailable, preventing a detailed brief on benefits, eligibility, requirements, application process, and deadlines.

Mandela Rhodes Scholarship · South Africa · Masters, Honours · Fully Funded

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship offers young African leaders a unique opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in South Africa while participating in a transformative leadership development program.

Bilkent University · Turkey · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Bilkent's Graduate School of Engineering and Science offers full tuition waivers and monthly stipends to M.S. and Ph.D. students admitted for Spring 2027. Apply by 9 November 2026.

U.S. Department of State / Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs · United States · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program funds African students to pursue a master's or PhD at a US university, with full tuition, living stipend, travel, health cover and pre-academic English training where needed.

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (FCDO) · United Kingdom · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Commonwealth Scholarships fund African students from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to study a master's or PhD at a UK university — tuition, return airfare, monthly stipend and family allowances are all covered.

The American University in Cairo / Mastercard Foundation · Egypt · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Graduate fellowships at AUC for young African citizens living in Africa: tuition, stipend, housing, insurance, laptop and airfare. Spring 2027 cycle: 7 Oct – 2 Nov 2026.

Sabancı University · Turkey · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Sabancı University admits most graduate students with a tuition-waiver scholarship, and many also receive monthly stipends and housing or transport support. Spring 2027 applications to with-thesis master's and PhD programs in Engineering and Natural Sciences close 27 November 2026; the Management PhD closes 11 December 2026.

Department of Higher Education and Training (South Africa) / Tokyo Metropolitan University · Japan · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Fully funded master's and PhD study at Tokyo Metropolitan University from October 2027 for South African citizens, offered by South Africa's Department of Higher Education and Training. Call opens November 2026; listed closing date 8 Jan 2027 (subject to change).

Heinrich Böll Foundation · Germany · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships for graduates and PhD students from DAC countries who intend to pursue a Master's degree or PhD in Germany. Fully funded. Deadlines: March 1 and September 1 annually.

University of Oxford · United Kingdom · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

The Clarendon Scholarship at the University of Oxford is a fully funded award covering full tuition and a generous living stipend for outstanding international master's and DPhil applicants — including African students — across all subjects.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) · Saudi Arabia · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Important note about the source: The official fellowship URL provided (https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/study/fellowships) currently displays a “Page Could Not Be Found” message on the KAUST website. No fellowship details, benefits, eligibility, or deadlines are visible on that page at this time.

National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Korea · South Korea · Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully Funded

The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), formerly KGSP, is South Korea's flagship fully funded award for international students — covering tuition, Korean language training, monthly stipend, airfare and insurance for undergraduate, master's and PhD study.

China Scholarship Council (CSC) / Ministry of Education of China · China · Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully Funded

The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) is a fully funded award covering bachelor, master and PhD study at 280+ Chinese universities — tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend and comprehensive insurance for international students from Africa.

Government of Japan — Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology · Japan · Bachelor, Master, PhD, Specialized Training · Fully Funded

The MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship, offered by the Government of Japan, is a prestigious and fully funded scholarship program for international students wishing to study in Japan at Bachelor, Master, PhD, and Specialized Training levels. It covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend for living expenses, and round-trip airfare. Eligibility criteria include citizenship of specific countries, age limits, strong academic performance, and a willingness to learn Japanese. Application deadlines vary, with the Embassy track usually opening between May and June. Applicants must submit extensive documentation, including application forms, transcripts, recommendation letters, and study plans. The selection process is highly competitive, based on academic merit, research potential, and interview performance. The official source for detailed information is https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/.

Yale University · Multiple · High School Academic Enrichment Program · Fully Funded

The Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Program is a fully funded academic enrichment program for outstanding African secondary school students aspiring to tertiary education and leadership on the continent. It offers rigorous academic training, mentorship, and guidance on univers

Australian Government · Australia · Undergraduate, Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Australia Awards Scholarships provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and TAFE institutions.

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) · Nigeria · Undergraduate, Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

PTDF funds undergraduate and postgraduate awards at Nigerian universities in petroleum, engineering and allied disciplines — a full local alternative to studying abroad.

Ministry of Education (MOE), Taiwan · Taiwan · Undergraduate, Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

The MOE Taiwan Scholarship Program encourages international students to pursue higher education in Taiwan, fostering cultural exchange and strengthening international ties. This fully funded scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, and offers a monthly stipend.

New Zealand Government · New Zealand · Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree · Fully Funded

The New Zealand Government offers full tertiary scholarships for eligible international students to study fulltime at a New Zealand education institution or a Pacific university.

VLIR-UOS Master's Scholarships (Belgium) · Belgium · Bachelor's, Master's · Fully Funded

VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships offer fully funded opportunities for students from eligible developing countries to pursue Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Belgium.

University of Cambridge / Mastercard Foundation · United Kingdom · masters · Fully Funded

2027/28 cycle open: full tuition plus monthly maintenance for young Africans on one-year Cambridge master's courses. Apply through the course application by your course's funding deadline.

Sciences Po / Mastercard Foundation · France · masters · Fully Funded

Full financial needs covered for the eligible two-year master's, with academic and personal support.

University of Oxford / Mastercard Foundation / Africa Oxford Initiative · United Kingdom · masters · Fully Funded

Oxford public policy page confirms fees, living expenses, return travel, visa/health surcharge and settling support.

Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) · Multiple · masters · Fully Funded

Tuition, accommodation, return flight, fixed living stipend and compulsory medical cover.

Carnegie Mellon University Africa / Mastercard Foundation · Rwanda · masters · Fully Funded

Tuition and fees, insurance, travel, basic living expenses, project and entrepreneurship support.

Government of the Russian Federation · Russia · Undergraduate, Graduate, Postgraduate · Fully Funded

The Russian Government offers scholarships for international students to study in Russia at various levels, covering a wide range of academic fields.

Türkiye Bursları Become Our Scholar · Turkey · Associate, Undergraduate, Master's, PhD, Research · Fully Funded

Türkiye Scholarships offers fully funded opportunities for international students at associate, bachelor, master, PhD, and research levels in prestigious Turkish universities.

Pan-African University Full Scholarships · Africa · Master's, PhD · Fully Funded

The Pan-African University offers full scholarships for Master's and PhD programs across its institutes, covering tuition and living expenses for African Union citizens.

University of Pretoria / Global Young Academy · South Africa · Postdoctoral, Professional · Fully Funded

A University of Pretoria leadership programme for mid-career African researchers, developing collective leadership, team building and public engagement skills.

National Research Foundation (NRF) South Africa · South Africa · Honours, Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

South Africa's National Research Foundation funds Honours, Master's and Doctoral students at public South African universities, with a share of awards open to international students.

Government of the Czech Republic · Czech Republic · Bachelors / Masters / PhD · Fully Funded

The Government of the Czech Republic offers fully funded scholarships to students from eligible developing countries for Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs at public universities in the Czech Republic.

Taiwan ICDF · Taiwan · Masters, PhD, Undergraduate · Fully Funded

The Taiwan ICDF Higher Education Scholarship provides full funding for international students to pursue undergraduate, master's, and PhD degrees in Taiwan. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, airfare, insurance, and a monthly allowance.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam · Brunei Darussalam · Multiple · Fully Funded

The Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship (BDGS) offers foreign students the opportunity to pursue higher education in Brunei Darussalam, covering all expenses for various levels of study.

MEXT · Japan · Multiple · Fully Funded

The MEXT Japan Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship program for international students to study in Japan, covering various levels of education.

Stipendium Hungaricum · Hungary · Multiple · Fully Funded

The Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship offers international students the opportunity to pursue higher education in Hungary with fully covered tuition fees and accommodation support, fostering international academic and cultural exchange.

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung · Germany · Multiple · Fully Funded

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung offers scholarships to international students for various study levels, providing comprehensive financial and non-material support for their academic journey in Germany.

Global Affairs Canada · Canada · Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Short-term Mobility Scholarship · Fully Funded

The Study in Canada Scholarships 2026–2027 offer fully funded short-term study or research opportunities at Canadian post-secondary institutions for international students, sponsored by Global Affairs Canada.

The International Studies Association · Multiple · Postdoc, PhD, Scholars, Students, Practitioner · Fully Funded

The International Studies Association (ISA) offers various funding opportunities, including Research Workshop Grants, Travel Grants, and a Dissertation Completion Fellowship, supporting scholars, practitioners, and students in international studies to foster collaboration, resear

International Capital Market Association (ICMA) · Multiple · Professional Diploma · Fully Funded

The ICMA Scholarship Programme 2026 offers 15 fully funded scholarships to young individuals (ages 19–30) from Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America to pursue internationally recognised diplomas delivered online by the ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, University of Reading.

Government of Canada (CIHR / NSERC / SSHRC) · Canada · Postdoctoral · Fully Funded

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships, offered by the Government of Canada, provide $70,000 CAD per year for two years to top-tier postdoctoral researchers. This prestigious program supports Canadian and international scholars in health, natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences and humanities, encouraging them to contribute to Canada's research and innovation landscape. Applicants need a recent PhD and institutional endorsement.

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) · Germany · Masters / PhD / Postdoc · Fully Funded

Germany's national agency for academic exchange offers a wide range of fully-funded scholarships for international students and researchers, including dedicated programs for African scholars.

Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) / LEAP Africa · Nigeria · Youth Leadership Development · Fully Funded

The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) offers grants for individuals and organizations focused on youth leadership, civic engagement, and social change in Nigeria. Supported by LEAP Africa, MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Luminate Group, these grants empower young peopl

Dr Ben Attah Foundation · Nigeria · Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Masters · Fully Funded

The Dr. Ben Attah Foundation Scholarship is a Nigerian initiative offering financial assistance to talented students in primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions to cover study and living expenses, fostering academic excellence and community impact.

United World Colleges (UWC) · Multiple · Pre-university (IB Diploma) · Fully Funded

This brief summarizes the opportunities shown on the UWC Apply page (official URL: https://www.uwc.org/apply), which—based on the source content—focuses on UWC Short Courses rather than the two-year International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. The information below reflects what is explicitly stated on

Nuffic / Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Shiraka) · Netherlands · Short course / Professional · Fully Funded

The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers scholarships to professionals for short courses in the Netherlands and facilitates tailor-made training for organizations in the Middle East and North Africa.