Scholarships for Gambian students
Find fully funded scholarships and fellowships open to Gambian students — from Chevening and Commonwealth to MasterCard Foundation Scholars, DAAD and Australia Awards Africa.
The Gambia is a Commonwealth member with English as the medium of instruction, opening a strong UK and Anglophone scholarship pipeline. Recurring funders include Chevening, Commonwealth Master's and Shared, MasterCard Foundation Scholars, DAAD EPOS, Australia Awards Africa and Fulbright Gambia.
Where Gambians win. The UK (Chevening, Commonwealth), the U.S. (Fulbright Gambia, MasterCard at Michigan and ASU), Germany (DAAD), Australia (Australia Awards) and China (CSC).
Calendar. Chevening closes early November, Commonwealth Master's October, DAAD August–October, Australia Awards February–April, and Fulbright Gambia February–April.
See the full list of opportunities currently open to Gambian 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 Gambian students?
Gambian citizens at the Bachelors, Masters and PhD level can apply, subject to each programme's academic and language requirements.
Which scholarships fund Gambian students most often?
Chevening, Commonwealth Master's and Shared, MasterCard Foundation Scholars, DAAD EPOS, Australia Awards Africa, Fulbright Gambia and the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Do Gambian applicants need IELTS or TOEFL?
Most UK, US and Australian universities accept Medium-of-Instruction letters because English is the language of instruction in The Gambia. Some competitive programmes still require IELTS or TOEFL.
Are PhD scholarships available for Gambian researchers?
Yes — DAAD doctoral, Commonwealth PhD, Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates, French CDSN PhD contracts and AUF doctoral mobility regularly fund Gambian doctoral candidates.
Are there undergraduate scholarships for Gambian 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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