Looking for the best and most promising financial aid and scholarships for African Students and developing countries, offered annually by universities, organisation and foundations around the world?
A number of organizations, Governments and institutions offer financial opportunities and scholarship awards for students from different part of the world to study abroad. The financial awards are offered for either undergraduate or postgraduate students or both; for African students particularly, for developing countries or international students generally. However students from Africa are as eligible to apply as any other candidate and stand better or equal chances of being awarded a scholarship.
Below is a long list of Scholarships for African students offered annually to study abroad. These scholarships are offered annually at the time of publishing this list. If the deadline has passed, you can take note of them for future application.
Please note that scholarship providers may change information about their scholarship programme without notice. You are therefore advised to check the scholarship website for current information. Although diligent research have been done to gather this information, Face of Malawi will not be held responsible for mis-information or information on external websites.
MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for 15,000 Africans
The MasterCard Foundation is partnering with over 10 recognized universities and higher institutions around the world to offer the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, a $500 million education initiative that will provide talented yet economically disadvantaged students from developing countries, particularly from Africa,– with comprehensive support for secondary and university education. The scholarship will be offered to 15,000 African Students for a period of 10years.
1. Commonwealth Scholarship
Each year, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission invites each nominating agency, university or university body to forward a specific number of nominations for the commonwealth scholarship for developing countries. Each nominating agency/university/university body is responsible for its own selection process, and in most cases they will set a closing date in the months preceding the CSC’s deadline for nominations. Approximately 200-230 scholarships are awarded each year.
2. OFID Scholarship Award
Each year the OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) calls for application for qualified undergraduate students prospecting to pursue masters degree to apply for the OFID Scholarship. The OFID Scholarship is awarded to support an undergraduate student from any developing country, to pursue higher education in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of advanced professional or graduate training. The winner will receive up to US$100,000
3. Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) for African Students
The Australia Awards for Africa is an initiative of the Australian Government aimed to maximize the benefit of the Australian Government’s extensive scholarship programs, and to support enduring ties between Australia and neighboring African Countries. Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are available for full-time Postgraduate Diploma or Master Degree studies for African Nationals at Australian universities. Scholarship covers Full financial support for the postgraduate programme
4. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from DFID) and UK universities, to support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK. Since establishment in 1959, 27,000 individuals have benefited, with 120 to 150 awards every year. Scholarships are open to Commonwealth citizens. Awards are for postgraduate study (Masters and PhD).
Nominations from agencies must be received in London by 31 December in the year preceding the award.
5. 200 Swedish Institute Study Scholarships for Developing Countries
Swedish Institute Study Scholarships for 12 Developing Countries to study for Undergraduate and Master’s degree programme. The scholarship covers both the tuition fee and living expenses to the amount of SEK8,000 (€878.9799) per month. Scholarship holders within the SI Study Scholarships will receive a travel grant in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a lump sum of SEK 10.000.(€ 1098.7249)
6. UCL/ AET Undergraduate International Outreach Bursaries UK
University College London (UCL) and the Africa Educational Trust (AET) have agreed to collaborate in a scheme to enable students from Africa, who are financially unable to study in the UK, to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at UCL. Two full bursaries are available annually. Each bursary consists of full tuition fees and a maintenance allowance for the duration of the student’s programme of study, as well as economy air travel to/from the UK at the beginning and end of the bursary-holder’s degree programme.
7. Italy- UCSC Scholarship for African Students
UCSC, Italy offer 12 full Masters scholarships that include tuition and board for students from eligible African countries. 12 full tuition and 39 partial scholarships will be awarded. The full scholarships include tuition and board for the duration of the program. Candidates that do not qualify for the full scholarship may be selected for the partial scholarships that cover part of tuition, whereas all other living costs and travel will be at the expense of the student.
8. VLIR- UOS Masters Scholarships in Belgium for Developing Countries
VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries to study for a master or training programme in Flanders, Belgium. 180 Masters & 70 training Scholarships in Belgium will be awarded for students from Developing countries in 2012 (50% of African students and almost 50% for Women). The scholarship covers all related expenses (full cost).
9. UCL – United World Colleges – Undergraduate International Outreach Bursaries, UK
The University College London (UCL) collaborates with the United World Colleges (UWC) in a financial aid scheme to enable graduates of UWC, who are financially unable to study in the UK, to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at UCL. Each bursary will consist of full tuition fees and a maintenance allowance for the duration of the student’s programme of study, as well as international economy air travel to/from the UK at the beginning and end of the bursary-holder’s degree programme.
10. Reach Oxford Scholarships for Undergraduate Students for Developing Countries, University of Oxford
A number of Oxford colleges offer Reach Oxford scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) to students from developing countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because standard educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries. Scholarship winners will study at Oxford University, UK under any undergraduate course of study, except Medicine due to the course length and expense. The scholarship covers University and college fees, full grant for living expenses, return flight to the UK at the start and end of the course per year.
11. Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships: Full-fee Scholarships
Loughborough University, UK offers full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa, through The Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships. The scholarships will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year (replacing any Departmental or Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).
12. 150 CUD Scholarships Program in Belgium for Developing Countries
Within the programme for international courses and training programmes, Commission universitaire pour le Développement (CUD) grants 150 scholarships for participation into the courses and 70 for participation into the training programmes. Only applicants originating in developing countries mention, qualify for selection. To be eligible, candidates must reside and work in their country at the time of the introduction of the file.
13. DAAD Scholarship in Germany
DAAD Scholarship Programmes have benefited hundreds of African students since inception. The scholarships are awarded each year to postgraduate students wishing to study for a Master’s or PhD degree. The DAAD scholarships can support students who want to study in their country (In Country Scholarships) or abroad.
14. Quota Scholarship Scheme in Norway for Bachelors, Masters and PhD Students from Developing Countries By Norwegian Government
The main objective of the Norwegian Quota Scholarship Scheme for developing countries is to contribute to capacity building through education that will benefit the home country of the students when they return. Most universities and university colleges in Norway participate in the Quota scheme. Most of the programmes offered are at Master’s or PhD level, but the Quota Scheme also offers certain Bachelor’s study programmes. Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme.
15. Taiwan Government International Scholarship Programme
The Government of Taiwan through the Ministry of Education (MOE) has established the Taiwan Scholarship Program for foreign students (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) in an effort to encourage outstanding international students to undertake degree studies in Taiwan so as to familiarize themselves with the academic environment in Taiwan and promote communication, understanding and friendship between Taiwan and countries around the world. Scholarship includes Tuition and payment of academic fees, including credit fee. MOE awards each recipient per semester up to NTD40,000.
16. Czech Government Scholarships for International Students from Developing Countries
The Government of the Czech Republic offers a number of undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance Programme in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic.
17. Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships in Canada for Developing Countries
The Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships are offered annually to the most talented doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences to encourage emerging talents in Canada and Developing Countries. Up to 15 Trudeau Scholarships are awarded each year to support doctoral candidates pursuing research of compelling present-day concern, touching upon one or more of the four themes of the Foundation. The Scholarship of up to $180,000
18. University of Warwick UK and ANFCT Scholarship for African Students
The University of Warwick International Office and the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust (ANFCT) award up to 5 scholarships of £10,000 each to students from Sub-Saharan Africa each year.
19. Africa LLM/MSc Tercentenary Scholarship at University of Edinburgh, UK
The Africa LLM/MSc Tercentenary Scholarship is open to all African students (with preference to West Africa) who have applied to an on-campus LLM or the on-campus MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Edinburgh Law School. The scholarship will cover the costs of postgraduate tuition fees for one academic year. The successful applicant will also be given a partial maintenance grant (£6500) to help fund their studies at the University of Edinburgh.
20. Wolfson Full Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities- University of Oxford
The Wolfson Foundation seek to support excellence through the Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in Humanities for international students at University of Oxford. Funding covers 100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs of at least £15,000 per annum. Funds for research and training costs will also be available to scholars.
21. The Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme for Developing Countries at University of oxford
The Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme cultivates the leaders of tomorrow from transition and emerging economies by providing outstanding university graduates and young professionals with the opportunity to pursue fully funded graduate studies at the University of Oxford and access to a comprehensive programme of leadership development, long-term mentoring and networking. Funding covers 100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs (the rate in 2011-12 was £13,500)
22. 7UP Harvard Business School Scholarship for Nigerian Students
The 7UP Harvard Business School Scholarship was created by Seven Up Bottling Company Plc of Nigeria to commemorate its 50th anniversary and aligns with the Company’s overall vision of creating a greener future for promising Nigerians. The scholarship is for a Nigerian citizen. The scholarship covers tuition, board and travel expenses for both years of the MBA programme.
23. Sydney Achievers International Scholarships in Australia – For Undergraduate and Postgraduate
The University of Sydney, Australia offers Undergraduate (Bachelors) and Postgraduate Masters Scholarship for International Students.
Undergraduate: The University of Sydney award 30 scholarships of AUD$10,000 each per annum, available for a maximum of three years, (total value AUD$30,000) for any Undergraduate program offered at the University (subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress each year).
Postgraduate: 30 scholarships of AUD$10,000 each, available as a one-off award (total value AUD$10,000) for any Postgraduate Coursework program offered at the University of Sydney.
24. Korean Governement Scholarship Program for Bachelors, Masters and PhD for Developing Countries Students
The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) is offered for international students who want to pursue Bachelors, Masters and PhD degrees in Korean Universities. The scholarship is aimed to provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea, to develop global leaders and strengthen Korea-friendly networks worldwide.
Previous Application Deadline: 15 November and 31 March
25. Julius Nyerere Master’s Scholarships for Tanzanian Students at University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh offers three Julius Nyerere Master’s scholarships to students from Tanzania for postgraduate Master’s study in any subject offered by the University. The Master’s Scholarships covers the full overseas tuition fee, living costs of £10,000, and a return flight from Tanzania to the UK.
Previous Application Deadline: 2 April .
26. UK- Loughborough University Graduate School International Scholarships
Loughborough University offers over 100 postgraduate scholarships taught programme for the 2011/2012 academic year, to new self-financing full-time international students who are permanently resident in a country outside the European Union (EU). These scholarships will be to the value of 25% of the programme tuition fee and that value will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Previous Application Deadline: 30th June
27. Sustainable Energy Development [ESED] Masters Scholarship for Developing Countries
The purpose of the Education for Sustainable Energy Development [ESED] scholarship is to support outstanding students from developing countries pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject. These scholarships are available to up to 10 outstanding students from developing countries and economies in transition, for a period of up to two years for Masters Degree, awarded annually. Scholarships of US$ 23,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Masters level students.
Previous Application Deadline: March 17.
28. UK: Clarendon Fund Scholarship for International Students
The Clarendon Fund scholarships open to all graduate (Masters, MBA and Doctoral degree) applicants regardless of Nationality for entry into University of Oxford UK. All Clarendon Scholarships cover tuition and college fees in full and a generous grant for living expenses.
Previous Application Deadline: 20 January .
29. Australia Scholarships for International Students at University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide offers Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) scheme for international students undertaking postgraduate research study for Master’s and Doctoral degrees. The purpose of the financial award programme is to attract high quality overseas postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the University of Adelaide to support its research effort. Benefits are; Course tuition fees for two years for a Masters degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only) and An annual living allowance of approximately $23,728 (2012 value) for the normal duration of the program;
Previous Application deadline: 1 May
30. Canon Collins Trust UK Scholarships for Masters Study
Canon Collins Trust invites applications from students from Southern Africa (Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe) for scholarships for Masters study at the following universities: King’s College London, SOAS, University of Sussex, University of Edinburgh, University of Leeds and University of Sheffield. Scholarship covers Full tuition, stipend, travel and other support whilst in the UK
Previous Application Deadline: 29th February.
31. Eni Full Masters Scholarship for African Students from Angola, Nigeria, Ghana – at University of Oxford, UK
St Antony’s College Oxford in partnership with the international integrated energy company Eni, is offering three students from African universities in Angola, Ghana & Nigeria, the opportunity of fully funded scholarships, including fees and living expenses, to undertake postgraduate study at the Master’s level at the University of Oxford commencing in October 2011. The Eni Masters scholarship is aimed toStrengthening African Leadership.
Previous Application Deadline- 22 March
32. West Africa Scholarship Scheme at Durham University, UK
The Durham University will be awarding three postgraduate scholarships to outstanding candidates from West Africa- Benin, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo. Each scholarship is awarded in the form of a one-year postgraduate taught tuition fee waiver; one each in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Faculty of Science and Durham Business School. Students do not have to pay for their tuition fees but are only responsible for accommodation and living costs during their stay in the UK.
Previous Application Deadline: 30 April
33. Tanzanian 50 years independence scholarship (may not be awarded annually)
In association with the Tanzanian High Commissioner for the UK and the Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA), Coventry University offer a limited number of full tuition fee scholarships for Tanzanian nationals to study for MSc/MBA Oil & Gas Management,MSc Finance & Investment and MBA Logistics
Previous Application Deadline: 30 June
34. Ghana High Commission Scholarship (may not be awarded annually)
In association with the Ghana High Commissioner for the UK and the Ghana Telecom University College (GTUC) Coventry University are delighted to offer a limited number of full tuition fee scholarships for Ghanaian nationals to study for MSc/MBA Oil & Gas Management
Previous Application deadlines: 14 March and 31 July
35. Rhodes Annual Scholarships for International students at University of Oxford
Each year, the Rhodes scholarship is offered to about 83 Rhodes Scholars selected from 14 countries or groupings of countries around the world (including select African Countries) to study for postgraduate degree at university of Oxford. They are outstanding young women and men of diverse backgrounds and interests who show strong potential to be public-spirited leaders for the world’s future.
36. Oppenheimer Fund scholarships for South African Students at University of Oxford
The Oppenheimer Fund Scholarships are open to applicants who are ordinarily resident in South Africa applying to start any new degree bearing course, with the exception of PGCert and PGDip courses, at the University of Oxford. The Fund promotes links between the University of Oxford and South African Universities. Scholarship recipients receive a financial support grant of up to £6500 of fees or living costs.
Previous Application Deadline: 6 January for Medical Sciences and Philosophy and 20 January for all other subjects.
37. Islamic Development Bank (IDB) M.Sc. Scholarship Programme for Selected Least Developed Member Countries
The objective of this scholarship programme is to assist Selected LDMCs in the development of their human resources in science and technology that are both relevant and necessary for their socio-economic development. Selected candidates are to pursue their study at reputable institutions of study in member countries only. The scholarship covers All academic expenses, Living allowances, Health Insurance, Round trip air-tickets to and from place of study and more.
Annual Application Deadline: December 31
38. Ferguson Scholarships at SOAS University of London, UK for Students from Africa
Through the generosity of the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable trust, three Ferguson scholarships have been established for African Students (African nationals and resident in Africa), who wish to undertake a taught masters course at SOAS. Each Ferguson Scholarship is valued at £14,956 and lasts for one year. The scholarships can be used for fees and the remainder towards maintenance.
Previous Application Deadline: 31 January
39. INSEAD Greendale Foundation MBA Scholarship in France and Singapore
The Trustees of the Greendale Foundation provide access to the INSEAD MBA programme to disadvantaged Southern (Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa) and East (Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia or Zimbabwe) Africans who are committed to developing international management expertise in Africa and who plan their careers in the Southern and East African regions. Scholarship recipients must return to work in these African regions within 3 years of graduation. €35,000 for each scholarship recipient
Previous Application Deadline: 11 February and 18 August
40. INSEAD Freddy Salem Scholarships for Students from Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Benin
A successful entrepreneur since he graduated from INSEAD, Freddy Salem (MBA ’66) has run several private businesses in West Africa, Russia and the US. Keen to foster economic development in West Africa, Freddy Salem supports education initiatives that develop business talent for the region. In awarding these scholarships, INSEAD particularly seek candidates from Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Benin. Up to €20,000 financial aid will be award
Previous Application Deadline: 11 February and 18 August
41. INSEAD Goldman Sachs Scholarship for African nationals- France and Singapore
The Goldman Sachs scholarships for African nationals at INSEAD are offered by Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. The business scholarship is designed to give candidates from African countries access to a world-class MBA education. The scholarship winners will be allocated a Goldman Sachs’ mentor throughout the 10-month MBA programme. Up to €15,000 per class will be awarded
Previous Application Deadline: 11 February and 18 August
42. UK- Waverley Fund Full Masters Scholarship in African Studies
The Waverley Fund awards scholarship for Masters (MSc) in African Studies to academically excellent students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have shown the potential to make a significant contribution in their future careers. The African Studies Centre, University of Oxford, UK, was launched in October 2004, and attracts extremely high quality graduates. 100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living expenses of £13,590 p/a (including return flights) will be awarded for the full duration of a student’s fee liability for the agreed course.
Previous Application Deadline: 20 January
43. UK – CASTME Scholarship for postgraduate students from Commonwealth Countries
The CASTME Scholarship is an annual scholarship award for postgraduate students from commonwealth countries to study for Masters Degree at the University of Westminster UK. There is one general scholarship (ie students from any Commonwealth country may apply) and another for students from Mauritius. In particular the candidates will need to show how this award will enable them to enhance the teaching of Science, Technology or Mathematics in their home country. Funding includes Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London
Previous Application deadline: 31 May 2013
44. PhD Research Fellowships for Developing & Emerging Countries in Switzerland
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland offers fellowship programme, open to outstanding young professors from universities from developing and emerging countries in Africa, Asia, or Latin America, pursuing advanced research in areas bridging the fields of international and development studies, broadly defined, and working in disciplines such as anthropology, history, law, politics and political science, and economics. Scholars receive a contribution towards living expenses. The Institute will cover costs of travel and visas for participants as well accommodation costs.
Previous Application Deadlines: 1st of October 2013 and 1st of March 2014
45. University of Sheffield UK Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerian Students
The University of Sheffield is pleased to offer a range of undergraduate (BA, BSc, BEng, MEng) and postgraduate scholarships to students from Nigeria who show exceptional academic potential and are starting their studies at the University of Sheffield in September.
The scholarships are worth £6,500 each of your under/postgraduate course tuition fee per year. This will take the form of a tuition fee reduction.
Previous Application Deadline: 27 April
46. Edinburgh Global Development Academy Master’s Scholarship, UK
Masters Scholarship offered at the University of Edinburgh for student from UK/EU and Developing Country pursuing Global Development Academy programmes. Each scholarship will cover the overseas rate of tuition fee, while a further two scholarships will cover the UK/EU rate of tuition fee only.
Previous Application Deadline: 12 April
47. Edinburgh Global Health Academy Master’s Scholarship
The University of Edinburgh offers one full-time Master’s scholarship for eligible programmes offered by the University through the Edinburgh Global Health Academy Master’s Scholarship for African and Developing Countries. The scholarship will cover the UK/EU “home” rate of tuition fee of up to £5,750.
Previous Application Deadline: 31 May
48. African Humanities Fellowship Program for Sub-Saharan Africans
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), with financial support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, announces competitions for Dissertation-completion fellowships and Early-career postdoctoral fellowships in Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa
Previous Application Deadline: 1 November
49. Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) for developing countries
Fellowship programme in Netherlands for Masters, PhD and Short Courses applicants from Developing Countries. Priority are given to candidates who live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa. The fellowship is a supplement to the candidate’s salary and a contribution towards the expenses related to the course or study programme.
Previous Application deadlines: 7 February, 7 May
50. MMMF Scholarship for Women from Developing Countries in US & Canada
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund– MMMF provides grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and strengthen their leadership skills to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries. The MMMF offer scholarships for women from developing countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada. The MMMF awards grants are approximately $12,000 each.
Previous Application Deadline: January 9th
51. Scholarship for Botswana & South Africa Students at Griffith University Australia
Griffith University has one (1) $3,000 tuition scholarship for a student from Botswana and five (5) partial tuition scholarships for South African Students – covering tuition for a maximum of two semesters not in excess of AUD$1,500 per semester. The scholarships are on offer to students from Botswana and South Africa commencing in January or July
Previous Application Deadlines: 9 December and 30 April
52. Aalto University Scholarship in Finland
Aalto University provides a wide range of Master’s programmes which are taught entirely in English, targeted for all nationalities. The programmes listed above charge a tuition fee of 8000 EUR/academic year from none—EU/EEA-citizens. To that effect, Aalto University offers a number of full scholarships for non-EU/EEA (international) citizens in these programmes.
Previous Application Deadline: 15 February
53. African Presidential Fellowship Program at University of Michigan USA
The African Presidential Scholars Program offers early career faculty from Ghana, Liberia, South Africa and Uganda the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and students at the University of Michigan USA during residencies of two to six months Uganda in the field of African Heritage, African Social Research, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics). At the University of Michigan, scholars will have access to library and research materials to forward their own research programs, scholarly writing, course development, doctoral work, or other relevant activity.
Previous Application Deadline: from August 15-October 15.
54. Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa- LAWA Fellowship Program
The Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program was founded in 1993 at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., in order to train women’s human rights lawyers from Africa who are committed to returning home to their countries in order to advance the status of women and girls in their own countries throughout their careers. Over 50 women’s human rights advocates from Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe have participated in the LAWA Program, and we hope to include Fellows from additional countries in the future. The LAWA Fellowship provides the tuition for the Foundations of American Law and Legal Education Course (a U.S. $2,200 benefit) and for the LL.M. degree (a U.S. $42,065 benefit) at the Georgetown University Law Center, as well as professional development training.
Previous Application Deadline: February 1
55. IFS Research Grant for Applicants from Developing Countries
Since 1974, IFS has provided more than 7,000 Research Grants to young scientists in some 100 developing countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean. New applicants wishing to apply for a research grant to IFS are invited to submit their research application form before the deadline. Maximum budget of USD 12,000
Previous Application Deadline: 9 October and 29 January
56. Skoll Masters Scholarship in Social Entrepreneurship for International Students, UK
The Skoll Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for incoming MBA students at Oxford University who pursue entrepreneurial solutions for urgent social and environmental challenges. The Scholarship provides funding and exclusive opportunities to meet with world-renowned entrepreneurs, thought-leaders and investors. The Skoll Scholarship covers full costs of Said Business School tuition and college fees and also covers partial living expenses based on need, up to an additional £8,000.
Previous Application Deadline: 12 October and 11 January
57. African Guest Researchers’ Scholarship Programme, Sweden
Africa Guest Researcher Scholarships at Nordic Africa Institute (NAI), Sweden for African Researchers/Scholars 2013 – With preference to Women Researchers. The Guest Researchers’ scholarship includes; a return air-fare (economy class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance of SEK (Swedish kronor) 300 (approx. USD 45) a day plus an installation grant of SEK 2,500 (approx. USD 370) and a shared office and free photocopying facilities up to a maximum of 1,000 copies.
Previous Application Deadline: 1 April
58. Avancez Scholarship for Master’s Students at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Chalmers University of Technology will grant over 40 scholarships (in 2012) funded by the Chalmers foundation, to all citizens from non-EU/EEA countries who are liable to pay tuition fees for Swedish university education for advance Level and Masters Programme. The Avancez scholarships covers 75% of the tuition fee for all available Master´s programmes at Chalmers. For students with excellent academic performance during the first year of studies, the scope of these scholarships may be increased to cover 85% of the tuition fee during the second and final year of studies.
Previous Application Deadline: 16 January
59. Lund University Global Scholarships for Bachelors and Masters, Sweden
The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is targeted at top academic students who are citizens of countries from outside the European Union/European Economic Area (and Switzerland). Top academic students have a proven record of achieving consistently high grades in previous studies. Scholarships may cover 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of the tuition fee.
Previous Application Deadline: 16 January
60. Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Fellowships
The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Fellowships is aimed to develop leadership, address priority regional development issues, and build partnerships and linkages between Australian organisations and partner organisations in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East.
Previous Application Deadline: 23 November
61. UK Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a Full cost scholarship for postgraduate study and research in any subject at the university of Cambridge England for International students. The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is open for Citizens of all countries other than the USA (except the United Kingdom) and US citizens normally resident outside the USA.
Previous Application Deadline: 4 December
62. Schlumberger Foundation PhD & Postdoctoral Research Grant for Women from Developing Country
Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation in 2004, the Faculty for the Future fellowships are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities abroad for their disciplines. The long-term goal of the Faculty for the Future program is to generate conditions that result in more women pursuing scientific disciplines.
Previous Application Deadline: from 10 September to 16 November
63. Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship for Young African professionals
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), as part of its programme to support member States, is partnering with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation to promote leadership development through a practical and on-the-job fellowship. The programme is aimed at enabling young African professionals to develop leadership capacity in a large institution, gain knowledge of the functioning of the United Nations, have better understanding of Africa’s socio-economic challenges and contribute to the analytical, advocacy and policy advisory work of the Commission. Fellowships are awarded for a period of 12 months.
Previous Application Deadline: 31 July.
64. Clutton-Brock Scholarship for Postgraduate Students from Zimbabwe
The objective of this scholarship scheme is to establish – as a permanent memorial to the late Guy Clutton Brock, Hero of Zimbabwe and graduate of Magdalene College – scholarships at postgraduate level in the University of Cambridge for the benefit of students from Zimbabwe. Subject to the availability of funds, it aim to have up to two Clutton-Brock Scholars in residence at any one time for: (1) a one-year graduate taught course, leading to a postgraduate qualification (usually the MPhil degree) and (2) a three-year course of research, leading to the PhD degree.
Previous Application Deadline: 2 December
65. MMMF Grants for Women Studying in South Africa
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) offer grants for female students from developing countries who are currently studying in South Africa at the University of Pretoria or the University of Cape Town. MMMF awards grants of approximately US$4,000 each.
66. UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowships Programme for Developing Countries
The Government of Japan offers 20 fellowships per year, to deserving candidates from UNESCO developing countries, especially the least developed countries (LDCs), who are eager to undertake research on one the eligible topics. The aim is to support innovative and imaginative postgraduate research in the areas of development. A maximum amount between US$6,000 to US$10,000 will be awarded to selected candidates.
Previous Application Deadline: 13 January
67. Irish Aid Fellowships for Postgraduate Applicants from Developing Countries
Irish Aid Fellowships for Subject areas relating to Justice, Law & Order, Education, Macroeconomics Private Sector Development & Social Development, Gender, HIV/AIDS, Environment & Governance, are awarded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and are targeted mainly at the countries in which Ireland has established development cooperation programmes: Ethiopia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Timor Leste and Vietnam, plus the Palestinian territories. Beneficiaries are supported to undertake higher-level education and training in Ireland or within the region.
Previous Application Deadline: 31st December
68. Fieldwork/Travel Scholarship to Africa for Researchers by Nordic Africa Institute
The Nordic Africa Institute (Nordiska Afrikainstitutet), a center for research, documentation and information on modern Africa in the Nordic region offer 20 to 30 Travel Scholarship for researchers on development Issues in Africa with emphasis on Social sciences and closely related fields such as anthropology, History, Economics, Human Geography.Scholarships are intended to cover travel expenses to Africa and to contribute to the cost of local travel and living expenses.
Previous Application Deadline 31 January
69. WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships for Nature Conservation Netherland
The WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships (PBS) are awarded to individuals from Africa, Asia/Pacific, Latin America & Carribean, Eastern Europe & Middle East who wish to pursue formal studies or professional training in the field of conservation. The maximum amount for any one scholarship under this scheme is CHF 10,000, and preferential consideration is given to requests for less than CHF 10,000.
Previous Application Deadline: mid-January (2013) of each year.
70. Human Right Fellowship Programme for African Descent in Switzerland by United Nation
The Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent provides participants with an intensive learning opportunity to deepen their understanding of the United Nations human rights system, instruments and mechanisms, with a focus on issues of particular relevance to people of African descent. The Programme will allow the participants to better contribute to the protection and promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of Afro-descendants in their respective countries. Each fellow is entitled to a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva, basic health insurance, and a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Programme.
Previous Application Deadline: 15 January
71. Mansion House Masters Scholarship for African Students
The roots of the Mansion House Scholarship Scheme can be traced back to 1997, when Sir Richard Nichols, then Lord Mayor in the City of London, was particularly impressed during his overseas visits by the high regard in which the City is held by foreign business communities and by the number of students who wished to study in the UK in schools and colleges through business attachments, executive exchanges, and management training. Now firmly established, the Scheme supports the funding of students from overseas taking Masters level degree courses at British Universities or to enable business trainees or officials to undertake study or training in financial and related business activities. Awards vary in size but are usually in the region of £5,000 to £7,500.
Previous Application Deadline: 12 April
72. TWAS Postgraduate Research Grants in Basic Sciences for Developing Countries
Under the TWAS Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences, research grants are awarded to high-level promising research projects in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics carried out by either individual scientists or research in Africa and developing countries, to enable them to purchase the research facilities they need to enhance their productivity. Research Grants to individual scientists amount to a maximum of US$15,000 while Research Grants to research units amount to a maximum of US$30,000.
Previous Application Deadline: 31 August
73. Netherlands: Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme for International students
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme (LExS) is offered for excellent Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme and for excellent students from all nationalities enrolling in a Master of Law Advanced Programme or MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy.
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 5 types of awards
- Platinum- Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee* and an allowance of €10,000 for living costs
- Gold- Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee*
- Silver- Covers 75% of the tuition fee
- Bronze- Covers 50% of the tuition fee
- Ivory- Covers 25 % of the tuition fee
Previous Application Deadline: 1 February, 1 October
74. Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Scholarship Programme Netherlands
The MENA Scholarship Programme enables mid career professionals from Algeria, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Syria and Tunisia to undertake a short course in the Netherlands. Each year there are around 120 scholarships available, which are proportionally distributed among the participating countries. Ideally, half of the scholarships are allocated to female applicants. A MENA scholarship is a contribution to the costs of the selected short course and is intended to supplement the salary that the scholarship holder must continue to receive during the study period.
Previous Application Deadlines: 1 March and 2 July
75. LiU Sweden International Masters Scholarship
The Linköping University offers scholarships to new students with excellent academic results. The scholarship is open for students who have applied for a master’s programme at the University through the online national application website (see link below) and who have chosen a programme at Linköping University as their first priority (ranked as No.1 out of 4), and who are required to pay tuition fees. Scholarships within the programme LiU International Scholarships willresult in a tuition fee waiver of 50-100 %
Previous Application Deadline: March
76. Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship For Women From Developing Countries in USA
The International Peace Research Association Foundation (IPRA), USA invites applications for the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women from Developing Countries in Peace and Development Studies. The scholarship is awarded biennially since the first award made in Groningen, Netherlands in July 1990. Every other year one woman receives school expenses in the amount of $5,000 per year for two years.
Previous Application Deadline: January 15
77. Liverpool Hope University Postgraduate Scholarship, UK
The International Postgraduate Scholarships are available to postgraduate degree applicants at Liverpool Hope University. Five Postgraduate Scholarships are available annually. Scholarships are awarded by the decision of the University Committee and are based on academic merit and social and community involvement. The scholarships are worth half the tuition fees (e.g. 50% discount on fees, for 2011/12 intake this amounts to between £3,560 and £5,090).
Previous Application Deadline: 14th May and November
International Scholarship Application Form
78. University of Edinburgh Distance Learning Master’s Scholarship, UK
Each year, the University of Edinburgh, UK offers up to four Edinburgh Global Health Academy Distance Learning Master’s Scholarship for International students from Africa and Developing Countries. The scholarship is mainly for medical/global health and education related courses. Each distance learning scholarship will have a total value over the duration of the programme of £9,000 which will be deducted from the tuition fee for the entire part-time programme of study.
Previous Application Deadline: 31 May
Scholarship Information and Application
79. Research Grants Council (RGC) Hong Kong PhD Fellowship for International students
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), established by the Research Grants Council (RGC), aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD programmes in Hong Kong’s institutions. The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year for each awardee for a period of three years.
Annual Application Deadline: 1 December
80. TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Research Fellowship for Developing Countries, India/Italy
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, India, and TWAS, Italy have instituted a postgraduate fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in Biotechnology, tenable at key biotechnology research institutions in India for a period of up to five years. DBT will provide a monthly stipend to cover for living costs, food and health insurance.
Previous Application Deadline: 31 August of each year
81. Chevening Scholarship
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Chevening Scholarship programme was established in 1983 and is now an internationally prestigious scheme with over 41,000 alumni. In 2011-12 there were over 700 Chevening Scholars studying at universities across the UK. Chevening Scholarships are currently offered in approximately 110 countries. Chevening awards enable Scholars to study a one-year postgraduate Master’s course in any discipline at any UK university.
Previous Deadline in December
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