Scholarship deadline timeline

September 21, 2026 · Austria · Masters · Tuition covered for all students; Erasmus Mundus award adds €1,400/month for up to 24 months plus insurance

A joint master's in Research and Innovation in Higher Education taught across Europe and Asia, with Erasmus Mundus awards covering tuition, insurance and €1,400 a month for up to 24 months. Round 1 closes 21 September 2026.

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.

September 30, 2026 · South Africa · Undergraduate · Tuition Only

Tuition and registration fees for South African students studying disaster management, fire technology or fire engineering at a public university or college. Closes 30 September 2026 at 23:59.

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.

October 1, 2026 · Germany · Masters · Partial

A DAAD EPOS-funded MBA in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development at Leipzig University, for African professionals with at least two years' experience in SME promotion. Scholarship applications close 1 October 2026.

October 1, 2026 · United States · Undergraduate · Fully Funded (need-met)

The University of Notre Dame offers institutional need-based financial aid to international undergraduate students—including applicants from across Africa—and is committed to meeting 100% of a student’s demonstrated financial need if admitted. This is not a separate, named scholarship with a stand-a

October 2, 2026 · South Africa · Undergraduate · Partial

Reported South African bursary of up to R80,000 for unemployed matric learners and full-time students in environmental, forestry, fisheries and related fields. Held as a draft pending confirmation from the department.

October 6, 2026 · United States · Masters · Fully Funded (tuition, living and academic stipend, annual travel, up to 3 years)

Stanford's flagship graduate award funds up to three years of any eligible master's, PhD or professional degree — tuition, a living and academic stipend and annual travel — with one application deadline on 6 October 2026.

October 7, 2026 · Africa · Masters · Fully Funded

Reported postgraduate funding for African students in actuarial science, insurance and agricultural statistics at participating African universities. Held as a draft pending confirmation from the funder.

October 8, 2026 · France · Masters · Partial

Master's and PhD funding in France for citizens of South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi: monthly living allowance, return flight and insurance, plus French language training. Closes 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South Africa time.

October 14, 2026 · Australia · Fellowship · Fully Funded

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October 15, 2026 · Germany · Masters · Fully Funded

DAAD EPOS scholarships for the MSc Environmental Governance at the University of Freiburg, with a tuition-fee exemption for award holders. Applications close 15 October 2026 for studies beginning October 2027.

October 15, 2026 · Germany · Masters · Partial

DAAD EPOS funding for the MSc Sustainable Renewable Energy Technologies (formerly PPRE) at the University of Oldenburg. The scholarship deadline is 15 October 2026 for studies starting October 2027 — not the later self-funded date.

October 21, 2026 · United Kingdom · PhD · Fully Funded

Fully-funded Commonwealth Scholarships for students from Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique or Zambia to study for a PhD at any UK university.

October 31, 2026 · Australia · Fully Funded

This scholarship supports students experiencing disadvantaged circumstances by providing a living allowance of $39,500 per year pro rata. It is named in honour of former Chancellor Ms Fay Marles, recognising her commitment to social justice

October 31, 2026 · South Africa · Fellowship · Fully Funded

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November 4, 2026 · Germany · Undergraduate · Partial Funding

This scholarship offers grants for books and learning materials to students. It aims to support students in acquiring necessary study resources.

November 7, 2026 · Canada · Undergraduate · Fully Funded (tuition, books, incidental fees, four years of residence)

Canada's flagship undergraduate award for international students: the University of Toronto covers tuition, books, incidental fees and four years of residence for a small group of nominated secondary-school leaders entering in September 2027.

November 19, 2026 · 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.

November 25, 2026 · Africa · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Acumen Regional Fellows Program offers one-year fully-funded leadership opportunities for West Africans to build the next generation of social leaders., Post a Comment

November 30, 2026 · China · Masters · Fully Funded (tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, one round-trip journey, field study costs)

A fully funded master's in interdisciplinary China Studies at Peking University — tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, a round-trip journey and field study costs — with applications for the 2027 cohort closing 30 November 2026.

December 1, 2026 · Hong Kong · PhD · Stipend + research/conference travel allowance for up to 3 years (university tuition package varies)

Hong Kong's Research Grants Council funds new full-time PhD students from any country with a stipend and a research travel allowance for up to three years — the initial application closes 1 December 2026 at noon Hong Kong time.

December 1, 2026 · Hungary · Masters · Full tuition waiver + €1,400/month for 24 months (up to €33,600); some study-visit, travel and visa costs paid by the student

A two-country Erasmus Mundus master's in Public Policy across CEU, ISS Rotterdam, IBEI Barcelona and York, with competitive awards covering full tuition and €1,400 a month for 24 months. Scholarship deadline 1 December 2026.

December 1, 2026 · Netherlands · Masters · Fully funded: tuition fees, living allowance for 24 months, return travel, visa and health insurance costs

Fully funded Wageningen master's scholarship reserved for African citizens: tuition, 24-month living allowance, travel, visa and insurance. Submit your MSc application before 1 December 2026 for September 2027.

December 1, 2026 · Netherlands · Masters · Approximately EUR 30,000 per year for non-EU/EFTA students (tuition plus living costs); about EUR 11,500 per year for EU/EFTA students

TU Delft's flagship excellence scholarship: about EUR 30,000 a year covering tuition and living costs for outstanding non-EU/EFTA master's students, including African applicants. Deadline 1 December 2026 for September 2027.

December 1, 2026 · Netherlands · Masters · Partial Funding

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December 1, 2026 · Netherlands · Masters · Tuition fee reduction plus a contribution to living costs (award size varies)

Merit scholarship for non-EEA students, including African applicants, starting a master's at Leiden University: tuition reduction plus a living-cost contribution. Apply by 1 December 2026 for September 2027.

December 10, 2026 · United States · Fellowship · Workshop, mentoring, communications training and small project grant (varies)

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December 11, 2026 · United Kingdom · PhD · Fully Funded

The University of Warwick offers fully-funded Chancellor's International Scholarships for eligible PhD students for 2026 entry, covering academic fees and living costs.

January 1, 2027 · Multiple · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Visegrad Scholarship Program supports Master’s and post-Master’s students and researchers for up to two semesters at institutions in Central and Eastern Europe.

January 8, 2027 · France · Masters · Partial: monthly allowance €1,181 (Master) / €1,700 (PhD), return travel, health insurance, cultural activities. Tuition NOT covered.

France's flagship merit scholarship for top international Master's and PhD candidates, awarded through nomination by French universities.

January 15, 2027 · United States · Undergraduate · Partial

The American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) is awarded to high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree at American University and who are committed to positive civic and social change.

January 19, 2027 · Nigeria · Undergraduate · Partial Funding

The MSFN Scholarship is offered by the Muslim Scholarship Fund Nigeria. It provides financial assistance to eligible students, though specific funding details are not provided on this page. The scholarship aims to support the education of M

January 31, 2027 · Switzerland · Masters · Partial Funding

Allows students to carry out their Master’s project within an Harvard Medical School-affiliated laboratory.

February 1, 2027 · Netherlands · Masters · Fully funded: tuition fee waiver, housing and around EUR 20,150 living allowance

Two fully funded Maastricht University master's scholarships each year for non-EU/EEA students, covering a full tuition fee waiver, allocated housing and roughly EUR 20,150 in living costs (about EUR 1,550 per month).

February 1, 2027 · Ghana · PhD · Doctoral fellowship stipend

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February 1, 2027 · Netherlands · Masters · Tuition fee coverage plus a living allowance for selected master's programmes

TU/e's exclusive master's scholarship for international students in microchip-related engineering and computing programmes. Deadline 1 February for September entry. Replaces the former Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Programme (ALSP).

February 1, 2027 · Netherlands · Masters · EUR 25,900 for the 2026-2027 academic year (tuition plus a large share of living costs)

The University of Amsterdam's flagship merit award: EUR 25,900 for 2026-2027 for outstanding non-EU/EEA master's students. Replaces the former Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship.

February 12, 2027 · United Kingdom · Masters · Fully funded — tuition, airfare and maintenance allowance.

Joint Beit Trust and University of Edinburgh award funding Malawian, Zambian and Zimbabwean graduates for a full Masters programme in Scotland.

February 17, 2027 · Canada · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

Schulich Leader Scholarships support outstanding Canadian high school students who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. Each year, up to 10 scholarships are awarded to incoming U of T students: five scholarships of $120,000 for students in

February 28, 2027 · Switzerland · Masters · Partial Funding

The University of Geneva offers Excellence Master Fellowships to outstanding students pursuing a Master of Science degree within its Faculty of Science, providing grants of CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year.

February 28, 2027 · Multiple · Grant · Partial Funding (€25k-€100k)

The OpenAI Youth and Wellbeing Grant is a €500,000 funding program for organizations in EMEA to help young people benefit from AI, supporting NGOs and research organizations working with children, young people, families, or educators, or conducting independent research on AI impa

March 9, 2027 · South Africa · Masters · Fully Funded

These scholarships are open for African citizens to pursue postgraduate studies at South African universities. The program aims to build exceptional leadership capacity in Africa.

March 24, 2027 · Canada · Undergraduate · Partial

This scholarship offers up to $15,900 for students from ASEAN member states to study in Canada.

March 31, 2027 · United States · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

The ETS Fully Funded Scholarship supports 14 outstanding undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students with financial aid, leadership development, mentorship, and networking opportunities, empowering them with financial need and strong academic commitment.

March 31, 2027 · 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.

April 3, 2027 · 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.

April 17, 2027 · Online · Partial

The GBIF Asia Regional Support Team is hosting a virtual data mobilization workshop for West Asia. This program aims to address capacity needs and promote data publication in the region, based on the GBIF Biodiversity Data Mobilization curr

April 20, 2027 · Ghana · Fellowship · Fully Funded

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April 30, 2027 · 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.

April 30, 2027 · United Kingdom · Undergraduate · Tuition Only

The University of Hull Chancellor’s Scholarship is a prestigious funding opportunity covering the entire tuition costs for 10 outstanding UK undergraduate students, promoting academic excellence and future leadership.

May 1, 2027 · Africa · Masters · Mixed (likely covers tuition, living stipends, research costs, etc., specifics vary by university)

The RUFORUM/Mastercard Foundation TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships for the 2026/2027 Academic Year invite applications for Master's programs across multiple African universities, emphasizing inclusivity for women, refugees, IDPs, and persons with disabilities.

May 2, 2027 · Italy · Bachelors/Masters Degree · Partial Funding

The University of Padua offers International Excellence Scholarships to highly talented prospective students from all over the world who wish to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Padua.

May 4, 2027 · United Kingdom · PhD · Fully Funded: covers tuition fees, accommodation, and an annual stipend.

The Institute of Education (IOE) at University College London (UCL) offers Centenary Doctoral Scholarships for international students from low- and middle-income countries to pursue full-time PhD degrees. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, and an annual stipend, and is tenable for up to 4 years. Applicants must have an unconditional offer to study a full-time PhD degree at IOE and be domiciled in an eligible low or lower-middle income country according to the World Bank classification. The application deadline is 4 May 2026. Applicants must visit the official website for detailed instructions. Only campus-based PhD programs at IOE are eligible. Official scholarship website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/about-ioe/global-reach/scholarships-and-funding.

May 4, 2027 · United Kingdom · Masters · Fully Funded (full tuition fees, accommodation at International Students House for one academic year, plus an annual stipend)

The IOE Centenary Masters Scholarships are for students who plan to work in their home country, or another, to improve the circumstances of disadvantaged, excluded or underachieving citizens. It covers full tuition fees, accommodation, and an annual stipend. Applicants must be from eligible low or lower-middle income countries, have an unconditional offer from UCL IOE, and no prior UK study/residence. Deadline: 4 May 2026.

May 7, 2027 · Multiple · Postdoc · Up to US$5,000

The UNESCO MAB Young Scientist Awards support early-career researchers working on ecosystems, natural resources, and biodiversity, with a focus on interdisciplinary projects within biosphere reserves.

May 10, 2027 · Portugal · Postdoc · Fully Funded

This program offers short-term research visits to early-career researchers from higher education institutions in various European Neighbourhood countries to support their research and foster collaborations.

May 10, 2027 · Portugal · Fellowship · Fully Funded

Universities of the Coimbra Group offer short-term research visits to Latin American early-career researchers to support their work and foster academic and research collaborations with European institutions.

May 15, 2027 · 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.

May 17, 2027 · South Africa · Other · Fully Funded

This program provides tools, expertise, and training to help accelerate fintech ideas and impact in Africa.

May 22, 2027 · Australia · Bachelors/Masters Degree · Partial: 50% reduction of tuition fees.

The University of Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship (International) is a highly competitive award for commencing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework international students with demonstrated academic excellence. It offers a 50% reduction in tuition fees. Applicants must meet specific academic criteria, including a minimum ATAR of 99 for undergraduates or a GPA of 6.7 for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The deadline for Semester 2, 2026, is 22 May 2026.

May 31, 2027 · Germany · PhD · Stipend Only

The Barbara Huber Scholarship Program offers research stays at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law, honoring the work of Barbara Huber, an expert in English law. This scholarship supports innovative research pr

June 1, 2027 · Netherlands · Masters · Fully Funded (full scholarships include tuition, insurance, international travel, and EURO 1,220/month for living/accommodation). Partial scholarships also available.

The SIDS Scholarships in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offer full and partial scholarships for an MSc in Water and Sustainable Development. The scholarships are for nationals of eligible Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and cover tuition, travel, and living costs. Applicants must have academic admission to the MSc program and commit to conducting research in their home country/region and returning after studies. The deadline is 1 June 2026 annually. There is a strong priority for female candidates. Visit the official website for detailed information.

June 14, 2027 · Multiple · USD 300,000 cash prize

The Waislitz Global Citizen Award recognizes individuals for their work towards ending extreme poverty. It offers a significant cash prize to support and amplify their efforts.

June 26, 2027 · Nigeria · Undergraduate · Fully Funded

The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for African students, supporting their higher education pursuits.

July 1, 2027 · United States · Community College · Tuition Only

The Detroit Promise provides a tuition-free pathway to an associate degree or certificate at participating Detroit-area community colleges for graduates of Detroit high schools.

July 15, 2027 · United Kingdom · Undergraduate · Fully funded (tuition + living + flights) or 50% / partial depending on award

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August 1, 2027 · Switzerland · Masters · Fully Funded

Offers students and scholars with Swiss citizenship and English proficiency funding to pursue studies at the master’s or Ph.D. level or to teach and do research at post-doctoral level at any recognized institution of higher education in the

August 20, 2027 · Australia · Masters · Fully Funded

Up to AUD $120,000 over 1–3 years for postgraduate study at one of 11 Australian partner universities, plus leadership development and a global study tour.

August 31, 2027 · 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.

August 31, 2027 · 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.

September 3, 2027 · United Kingdom · Postdoctoral, Research · Research Grant

Seed funding for research collaborations between African institutions and the University of Cambridge, across all disciplines.