Scholarships

Undergraduate scholarships for African students

Scholarships for a first degree, for school leavers and students already at university across Africa.

71 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 undergraduate scholarships are listed on ScholAfrik?

79 verified undergraduate scholarships, 71 of them open for applications now. Every listing is checked by the ScholAfrik team before it is published.

Which undergraduate scholarships close soonest?

Fully Funded Exchange Program - 🇺🇸 USA (Nov 12, 2026); Free Application Waiver- University of North Texas (Nov 15, 2026); UBC International Scholars Program (including the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award) (Nov 15, 2026).

Are these undergraduate scholarships fully funded?

5 of the 79 are fully funded, covering tuition and living costs. The rest pay part of the cost; each listing says what it covers.

Who can apply?

33 of the 79 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.