Which Masters scholarships are open to Africans?

Chevening (UK), Fulbright (US), DAAD EPOS (Germany), Erasmus Mundus (EU), Australia Awards, MEXT (Japan), and the Mandela Rhodes (Africa) are the largest fully funded Masters programmes.

Do Masters scholarships require GRE or GMAT?

Most U.S. graduate programmes require GRE; MBA programmes require GMAT or GRE. UK, German, Australian and most European Masters programmes do not require either, though some technical fields prefer GRE.

How long is a fully funded Masters?

One year in the UK, two years in the US, one to two years in Australia, and one to two years for German EPOS programmes.

Can I work after a Masters abroad?

Yes — the UK Graduate Route (2 years), US OPT (1–3 years), Australia Temporary Graduate Visa (2–4 years) and Germany 18-month job-search visa let you stay and work after graduation.

Masters

Masters scholarships for African students

Masters degrees are the most competitive — and most funded — level for international study. The list below tracks live, fully funded Masters opportunities for African applicants.

Major funders include Chevening (UK), Fulbright (US), DAAD EPOS (Germany), Erasmus Mundus (EU-wide), Australia Awards, MEXT (Japan), the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship and the AfDB-Japan Africa Dream Scholarships.

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