Scholarships

PhD scholarships for African students

Doctoral funding and research studentships that African researchers can apply for, from university awards to international programmes.

102 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 PhD scholarships are listed on ScholAfrik?

107 verified PhD scholarships, 102 of them open for applications now. Every listing is checked by the ScholAfrik team before it is published.

Which PhD scholarships close soonest?

Free Application Waiver- The University of Alabama (Oct 9, 2026); German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ): International PhD Programme (Oct 19, 2026); Graduate Research School Scholarships (UQGRSS), including RTP (Oct 19, 2026).

Are these PhD scholarships fully funded?

16 of the 107 are fully funded, covering tuition and living costs. The rest pay part of the cost; each listing says what it covers.

Who can apply?

58 of the 107 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.