Scholarships

Scholarships to study in Germany for African students

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

138 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, 138 of them open for applications now. Every listing is checked by the ScholAfrik team before it is published.

Which scholarships in Germany close soonest?

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ): International PhD Programme (Oct 19, 2026); University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates, 2027 (Oct 30, 2026); Zukunftsnetzwerk Weimarer Dreieck (Nov 2, 2026).

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.