Scholarships for Angolan students
Find fully funded scholarships and fellowships open to Angolan students — from the Chinese Government Scholarship and Mastercard Foundation Scholars to Camões, DAAD and Chevening.
Angola's Lusophone academic system and deep China–Africa investment ties create one of the most distinctive scholarship pipelines on the continent. Recurring funders include the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), Camões for Portuguese-language study, Mastercard Foundation Scholars, DAAD EPOS and Chevening.
Where Angolans win. China (CSC — Angola has one of the largest CSC quotas in Africa), Portugal (Camões, FCT PhD), Brazil (PEC-G, PEC-PG), the UK (Chevening, Commonwealth), Germany (DAAD) and the U.S. (Fulbright Angola, MasterCard at Michigan and ASU).
Calendar. CSC closes December–March, Chevening early November, DAAD August–October, Camões March–May, and Fulbright Angola in February–April.
See the full list of opportunities currently open to Angolan applicants below, or browse our Africa-wide scholarships hub for awards open continent-wide.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for scholarships for Angolan students?
Angolan citizens at the Bachelors, Masters and PhD level can apply, subject to each programme's academic and language requirements.
Which scholarships fund Angolan students most often?
Chinese Government Scholarship, Camões (Portugal), Mastercard Foundation Scholars, DAAD EPOS, Chevening, Brazil PEC-G/PEC-PG and Fulbright Angola.
Do Angolan applicants need IELTS or TOEFL?
Lusophone destinations accept Portuguese-medium proof. English-taught destinations require IELTS or TOEFL. CSC includes a year of Mandarin preparation if needed.
Are PhD scholarships available for Angolan researchers?
Yes — DAAD doctoral, Commonwealth PhD, Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates, French CDSN PhD contracts and AUF doctoral mobility regularly fund Angolan doctoral candidates.
Are there undergraduate scholarships for Angolan students?
Yes — MasterCard Foundation Scholars at the African Leadership University and partner universities, plus need-based aid at top U.S. liberal-arts colleges.
How often is this list refreshed?
Daily. Closed scholarships are removed and new opportunities are added as soon as our editors verify them with the official sponsor.
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