Scholarships

Masters scholarships for African students

Funding for a master's degree at home or abroad, open to African applicants — most also accept students from anywhere in the world.

361 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 masters scholarships are listed on ScholAfrik?

375 verified masters scholarships, 361 of them open for applications now. Every listing is checked by the ScholAfrik team before it is published.

Which masters scholarships close soonest?

Fully Funded Exchange Program - 🇺🇸 USA (Nov 12, 2026); Free Application Waiver- University of North Texas (Nov 15, 2026); Excellence Scholarships -Switzerland (Nov 26, 2026).

Are these masters scholarships fully funded?

24 of the 375 are fully funded, covering tuition and living costs. The rest pay part of the cost; each listing says what it covers.

Who can apply?

85 of the 375 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.