Top Fully Funded Masters Scholarships for African Students in 2026
A live, ranked shortlist of fully funded master's scholarships open to African students in 2026 — sorted by urgency and grouped by region. Auto-updated from our verified catalogue.
A master's degree abroad is one of the highest-leverage moves an African graduate can make — but only if it doesn't leave you in debt. This page ranks every fully funded master's scholarship in our verified catalogue, grouped by region and sorted by deadline. It rebuilds itself every time we add or re-verify a programme.
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- Sci-Tech Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) | Deadline: July 27, 2021
Various · Africa · Masters · Fully Funded
Sci-Tech Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) | Deadline: July 27, 2021 -, Post a Comment
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Europe — fully funded masters
9 verified scholarships based in Europe.
- Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Programme (ALSP) — TU Eindhoven
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) · Netherlands · Masters · Fully Funded
Full scholarship (tuition + €10,764 living allowance per year) for outstanding non-EEA STEM master's students at Eindhoven University of Technology.
1 Feb 2001 - Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship
Maastricht University · Netherlands · Masters · Fully Funded
21 full scholarships per year covering tuition + monthly stipend for highly talented non-EU master's students at Maastricht University.
1 Feb 2001 - Radboud Scholarship Programme
Radboud University · Netherlands · Masters · Fully Funded
Reduced tuition (to the EEA rate) plus visa, insurance and living-cost support for outstanding non-EEA master's students at Radboud University.
1 Mar 2001 - Rhodes Oxford University Scholarships
Rhodes Trust / University of Oxford · United Kingdom · Masters · Fully Funded
Rhodes Oxford University Scholarships -, Post a Comment
- IMSOGLO Master’s Degree Scholarship for Study in Belgium
Various · Belgium · Masters · Fully Funded
The IMSOGLO Master Program is a full master’s degree scholarship for applicants of all nationalities looking to study in Belgium., Post a Comment
- Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
Various · United Kingdom · Masters · Fully Funded
The University of Oxford’s Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships offers a full scholarship coverage under Oxford’s 1+1 MBA Program., Post a Comment
- Africa Scholarship Program of the Wageningen University & Research – Study in the Netherlands
Various · Netherlands · Masters · Fully Funded
Africa Scholarship Program of the Wageningen University & Research – Study in the Netherlands - Study in Europe, Post a Comment
- Maastricht University High Potential Scholarships for Graduate International Students
Various · Netherlands · Masters · Fully Funded
Maastricht University High Potential Scholarships for Graduate International Students - Masters, Post a Comment
- Chevening Scholarship: All You Need To Know to Study in the UK
Chevening / UK FCDO · United Kingdom · Masters · Fully Funded
The Chevening Scholarships gather up-and-coming global leaders by giving them the opportunity to study in the UK through a fully-funded program., Post a Comment
Americas — fully funded masters
9 verified scholarships based in Americas.
- Schwarzman Scholarships
Schwarzman Scholars / Tsinghua University · United States · Masters · Fully Funded
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- Obama Foundation Fellowship Program 2019 for civic innovators (Fully Funded)
Various · United States · Masters · Fully Funded
Obama Foundation Fellowship Program 2019 for civic innovators (Fully Funded) -, Post a Comment
- South Korean Government Sponsored Scholarships for International Students (2019)
Various · United States · Masters · Fully Funded
South Korean Government Sponsored Scholarships for International Students (2019) -, Post a Comment
- Windsor University Fully-Funded Scholarships for Master’s Degree in Business Administration
Various · Canada · Masters · Fully Funded
Windsor University Fully-Funded Scholarships for Master’s Degree in Business Administration - Masters, Post a Comment
- Windsor University Offers Master’s Degree Scholarships in Business Without IELTS or TOEFL
Various · United States · Masters · Fully Funded
Windsor University Offers Master’s Degree Scholarships in Business Without IELTS or TOEFL - Masters, Post a Comment
- The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University on Leadership Development
Various · United States · Masters · Fully Funded
The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University on Leadership Development - Trainee Programs, Post a Comment
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program for Graduate and Postgraduate Study in USA Universities
Fulbright / U.S. Department of State · United States · Masters · Fully Funded
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program offers graduate and postgraduate study opportunities for international students looking to study in USA universities., Post a Comment
- University of Miami – The Stamps Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students
Various · United States · Masters · Fully Funded
The University of Miami’s The Stamps Scholarship is awarded to international undergraduate students who show exceptional academic excellence., Post a Comment
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley & Mastercard Foundation · United States · Masters · Fully Funded
Comprehensive financial, academic, social, and career support for talented yet economically disadvantaged master's students from Sub-Saharan Africa, hosted at UC Berkeley (2020–2030 cohort).
Asia — fully funded masters
1 verified scholarship based in Asia.
- Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program
Various · Taiwan · Masters · Fully Funded
Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program - Study in Asia, Post a Comment
Africa — fully funded masters
12 verified scholarships based in Africa.
- Eric Bleumink Fund — University of Groningen
University of Groningen · Netherlands · Masters · Fully Funded
Full scholarship covering tuition, travel, books, insurance and living costs for talented students from developing countries (with strong African focus) to do a master's at the University of Groningen.
1 Dec 2001 - Full Scholarships to London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) - 2019
Various · Angola · Masters · Fully Funded
Full Scholarships to London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) - 2019 -, Post a Comment
- MEPI 2022 Tomorrow’s Leaders Undergraduate Program for Middle East and North Africa
Various · Algeria · Masters · Fully Funded
MEPI 2022 Tomorrow’s Leaders Undergraduate Program for Middle East and North Africa - Undergraduate, Post a Comment
- Canon Collins Trust: Fully-Funded Master of Commerce and Internship for Southern Africans
Various · South Africa · Masters · Fully Funded
Canon Collins Trust is offering fully-funded scholarships for a Masters of Commerce in Development Economics and an internship for Southern Africans., Post a Comment
- Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s Studies in Commonwealth Countries
Association of Commonwealth Universities · Eswatini · Masters · Fully Funded
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s Studies in Commonwealth Countries - Masters, Post a Comment
- NGN 5 Million Grant and Free Mini MBA Certification for 50 Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria and other African Countries: Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Program
Various · Nigeria · Masters · Fully Funded
Up to NGN 5 million grants and free mini MBA certification will be given to women entrepreneurs in Nigeria through the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Program., Post a Comment
- Nigerian Bottling Company: Technical Skills Development Training Program for Young Nigerians
Various · Nigeria · Masters · Fully Funded
The Nigerian Bottling Company is inviting young Nigerians to partake in a thorough eighteen-month Technical Skills Development training program in Lagos., Post a Comment
- German Development Bank Masters Scholarships for East Africans
Various · Africa · Masters · Fully Funded
The German Development Bank (KFW) offers 60 master’s scholarships for East Africans below 35 years of age., Post a Comment
- Georgetown University Global Human Development Program Offers Master's Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans
Various · United States · Masters · Fully Funded
Georgetown University Global Human Development Program Offers Master's Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans - Masters, Post a Comment
- Leventis Foundation Master’s Scholarships for Nigerians – Study in Greece
Various · Nigeria · Masters · Fully Funded
Leventis Foundation Master’s Scholarships for Nigerians – Study in Greece - Study in Europe, Post a Comment
- Atlantic Fellows Program for African Students
Various · South Africa · Masters · Fully Funded
Atlantic Fellows Program for African Students - Fellowship, Post a Comment
- University of Pretoria Masters Scholarships for Africans via MasterCard Foundation
Mastercard Foundation · South Africa · Masters · Fully Funded
In partnership with the MasterCard Foundation, the University of Pretoria offers scholarships for Africans interested in studying for a Masters program., Post a Comment
Global — fully funded masters
9 verified scholarships based in Global.
- Sci-Tech Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) | Deadline: July 27, 2021
Various · Africa · Masters · Fully Funded
Sci-Tech Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) | Deadline: July 27, 2021 -, Post a Comment
1d left14 May 2026 - ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (ESOP)
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (ESOP) · Switzerland · Masters · Fully Funded
The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (ESOP) offers exceptionally talented students full financial support and mentorship for their Master's studies in Switzerland.
201d left30 Nov 2026 - ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program · Philippines · Masters · Fully Funded
The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program provides fully-funded master's scholarships for students from ADB developing member countries to study in fields such as economics, science, and public policy at institutions across Asia and the Pacific.
- SI Scholarship for Global Professionals (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden)
KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarship · Sweden · Masters · Fully Funded
The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals offers comprehensive funding for master's studies at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, covering tuition fees and living costs.
- Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Fully-Funded Graduate Opportunity at Stanford University
Knight-Hennessy Scholars / Stanford University · United States · Masters · Fully Funded
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program of Stanford University is a fully-funded graduate scholarship opportunity that awards 100 high-achieving students., Post a Comment
- New Jersey Institute of Technology – Merit-based Scholarships for International Students
Various · United States · Masters · Fully Funded
The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) opens merit-based scholarships for international undergraduate students who excel in their respective fields., Post a Comment
- Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
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.
- Rotary Foundation Global Grants and Scholarships for Africans in Development Studies
Rotary Foundation · Multiple · Masters · Fully Funded
The Rotary Foundation Global Grants provides scholarships for Africans and other nationalities currently working on graduate-level Development Studies., Post a Comment
- African Graduate Fellowships for African Masteral Students – American University in Cairo
Various · Egypt · Masters · Fully Funded
African Graduate Fellowships for African Masteral Students – American University in Cairo - Masters, Post a Comment
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