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.

351 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?

355 verified masters scholarships, 351 of them open for applications now. Every listing is checked by the ScholAfrik team before it is published.

Which masters scholarships close soonest?

Free Application Waiver- The University of Alabama (Oct 9, 2026); Master Card University of Edinburgh (Oct 19, 2026); Graduate Research School Scholarships (UQGRSS), including RTP (Oct 19, 2026).

Are these masters scholarships fully funded?

24 of the 355 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 355 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.