Scholarships

Scholarships to study in Germany for African students

Funding to study in Germany, from universities and programmes that accept African applicants.

134 open now · deadlines in 2026–2027 · every listing verified

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Many of these run every year — worth knowing about before the next round opens.

Questions

How many scholarships in Germany are listed on ScholAfrik?

141 verified scholarships in Germany, 134 of them open for applications now. Every listing is checked by the ScholAfrik team before it is published.

Which scholarships in Germany close soonest?

Foundation of the Berlin House of Representatives: Grant Programme (Dec 15, 2026); Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Hezekiah Wardwell Fellowship (Jan 10, 2027); Hanns Seidel Foundation: PhD scholarships (Jan 15, 2027).

Who can apply?

80 of the 141 accept applicants from any country, African students included; the others are for African nationals. Each listing sets out its own eligibility.

How do I apply?

Open a listing to read what it covers and what to prepare, then apply on the provider's official website. ScholAfrik links to the provider directly and never charges for applications.