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.
KAS International Scholarship Programme 2026 funds bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD study in Germany with stipends up to €1,400/month. Currently prioritising applicants from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. Deadline July 15, 2026.
ACU Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth PhD Studentships offer up to £5,500 in research funding for current PhD students across Commonwealth countries. 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.
MEXT Japan Government Scholarship 2027 offers fully funded undergraduate, master’s, and PhD study in Japan with no IELTS requirement. Monthly stipend of up to ¥145,000. Learn how to apply.
Study in Finland in 2027 without IELTS. Finnish universities offer tuition fee waivers and scholarships to African students. No IELTS required if your degree was taught in English.
Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarships 2027 are open. Fully funded master’s and PhD scholarships in Germany with monthly stipends of €850–€1,350. Deadline: October 1, 2026.