Scholarships closing in the next 30 days
All fully funded scholarships for African students whose deadline lands in the next 30 days. If you're applying this cycle, start with this list and work down — every deadline is verified against the official sponsor.
10 open scholarships match this window.
- Equity and Merit ScholarshipsCloses today
Deadline August 31, 2026 · United Kingdom · Masters · Fully Funded
The Equity and Merit Scholarships at the University of Manchester are for academically excellent international master’s students from specific African countries who have the potential to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in their home countries. The scholarships cover full tuition fees and, for on-campus students, also include airfares, living expenses, and visas. Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience and an excellent academic record. The program offers both full-time on-campus and part-time distance learning options in various fields related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Amberscholar Scholarship 2026Closes today
Deadline August 31, 2026 · Online · 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,
- Excelsior Scholarship (New York)Closes today
Deadline August 31, 2026 · United States · Undergraduate · Tuition Only
The Excelsior Scholarship makes tuition free at SUNY and CUNY two-year and four-year colleges for eligible New York middle-class families, including community college students.
- Commonwealth Startup Fellowship1 day left
Deadline September 1, 2026 · United Kingdom · Fellowship · Partial Funding
The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship supports African founders and early-stage tech entrepreneurs to spend time embedded with a UK accelerator or innovation host — building skills, networks and investment readiness.
- Fulbright US Student Program3 days left
Deadline September 3, 2026 · 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
Deadline September 18, 2026 · Multiple · null · Fully Funded
A US$1 million prize for advancements in mental health science.
Deadline September 18, 2026 · Belgium · Bachelors, Masters · Fully Funded
ARES offers scholarships for Master's degrees and training courses in French-speaking universities in Belgium for students from developing countries.
- The IOC Olympic Studies Centre (OSC) 2027 PhD Students and Early Career Academics Research Grant Programme22 days left
Deadline September 22, 2026 · Multiple · PhD · Fully Funded
This fully funded research grant program supports PhD students and early career academics in conducting research related to the Olympic Movement.
- The Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition 202630 days left
Deadline September 30, 2026 · Africa · 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.
Deadline September 30, 2026 · Netherlands · Masters · Prize (€500 + publication)
The African Thesis Award hosted by the African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL) presents researchers with the chance to win €500., Post a Comment