The University of Cape Town Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 offers fully funded undergraduate and eligible postgraduate study for academically talented African students facing significant financial, social, or economic barriers.
Chevening Scholarship 2027/28 opens August 4, 2026 and closes October 6. Fully funded UK master’s for African leaders. Eligibility, deadline, how to apply.
Australian Government RTP Scholarships fund master’s and PhD research degrees with full tuition and a stipend of up to AUD 52,352 a year.
Ireland Fellows Programme 2027/28 is open for African professionals. Fully funded one-year master’s in Ireland — covers tuition, flights, accommodation, living allowance, and visa. Deadline: July 27, 2026. Not open to Nigerian applicants — check eligible countries below.
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships fund master’s study at top universities within Sub-Saharan Africa. Fully funded, no need to relocate to Germany. Check individual programme deadlines.
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme 2027 offers fully funded master’s scholarships in public policy and governance at top German universities. €992/month stipend. Deadline: July 31, 2026.
Rhodes Scholarship 2027 for Southern Africa is open. Ten fully funded scholarships for South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, and eSwatini to study at Oxford University. Apply by August 3, 2026.
Rhodes Scholarship 2027 for Kenya is open. Two fully funded scholarships for postgraduate study at Oxford University. Apply by August 27, 2026.
Rhodes Scholarship 2027 for West Africa is open. Fully funded postgraduate study at Oxford University for Nigeria, Ghana, and 17 other West African countries. Apply by August 27, 2026.
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships 2027 are open for international master’s and PhD students in Germany. Deadline September 1, 2026. Ideal for students passionate about democracy, ecology, and social justice.