Scholarships for Malian students
Find fully funded scholarships and fellowships open to Malian students — from Eiffel Excellence and AUF mobility to DAAD EPOS, Fulbright Mali, Erasmus Mundus and the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Mali's Francophone system anchors a strong AUF and Eiffel pipeline. Recurring funders include the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, AUF mobility, DAAD EPOS, Erasmus Mundus, Fulbright Mali and the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Where Malians win. France (Eiffel, France Excellence), Germany (DAAD), Canada (AUF), the EU (Erasmus Mundus), China (CSC) and the U.S. (Fulbright Mali, MasterCard at Michigan and ASU).
Calendar. Eiffel closes early January, AUF March–May, Fulbright Mali February–April, DAAD August–October, and CSC December–March.
See the full list of opportunities currently open to Malian 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 Malian students?
Malian citizens at the Bachelors, Masters and PhD level can apply, subject to each programme's academic and language requirements.
Which scholarships fund Malian students most often?
Eiffel Excellence, AUF mobility, DAAD EPOS, Erasmus Mundus, Fulbright Mali, MasterCard Foundation Scholars and the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Do Malian applicants need IELTS or TOEFL?
French-taught programmes accept DELF/DALF B2 or proof of French-medium prior study. English-taught programmes require IELTS or TOEFL.
Are PhD scholarships available for Malian researchers?
Yes — DAAD doctoral, Commonwealth PhD, Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates, French CDSN PhD contracts and AUF doctoral mobility regularly fund Malian doctoral candidates.
Are there undergraduate scholarships for Malian 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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