Scholarships for Congolese (DRC) students
Find fully funded scholarships and fellowships open to students from the Democratic Republic of Congo — from Eiffel Excellence and AUF mobility to DAAD EPOS, MasterCard Foundation Scholars, Fulbright DRC and Erasmus Mundus.
Students from the DRC benefit from one of Africa's largest Francophone scholarship circuits. The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, AUF mobility, DAAD EPOS and Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are the most consistent funders, alongside Mastercard Foundation Scholars at U.S. and African partner universities.
Where DRC applicants win. France (Eiffel), Belgium (ARES-CCD), Germany (DAAD), the U.S. (Fulbright DRC, Mastercard at Michigan and ASU), Canada (AUF, McCall MacBain) and South Africa (UCT, Mandela Rhodes).
Calendar. Eiffel nominations close in early January, AUF in March–May, ARES-CCD (Belgium) in February–April, Chevening in early November, and Fulbright DRC in February–April.
See the full list of opportunities currently open to Congolese (DRC) 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 students from the DRC?
Citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Bachelors, Masters and PhD level can apply, subject to academic and language requirements in French or English.
Which scholarships fund DRC applicants most often?
Eiffel Excellence (France), AUF mobility, ARES-CCD (Belgium), DAAD EPOS, Erasmus Mundus, Fulbright DRC, MasterCard Foundation Scholars and the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Do Congolese applicants need IELTS or TOEFL?
For French-taught programmes in France, Belgium and Quebec, DELF/DALF B2 or proof of French-medium prior study is required. English-taught programmes require IELTS or TOEFL.
Are PhD scholarships available?
Yes — French CDSN PhD contracts, AUF doctoral mobility, ARES-CCD PhD, DAAD bi-national PhDs and Commonwealth Split-Site PhD.
Are there undergraduate scholarships?
Yes — MasterCard Foundation Scholars at the African Leadership University and need-based aid at top U.S. liberal-arts colleges and Ivy League universities.
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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