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