The following top scholarship programs are currently open for African students with closing dates in October 2024. View other scholarships ending in October for more options.
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for International Students
Application Deadline: 31st October
- Allowance
- Traveling Costs
- School Fees
These fees will be paid by the Japanese Government. Click link to apply.
DAAD Tropical Forestry Masters Scholarships at TU Dresden (TUD) for Developing Countries
Application Deadline: 31st October
You are invited for DAAD Tropical Forestry 2025 MSc Course. The course is taught in English at Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), one of the 11 German Universities of Excellence.
Also read: (Fully Funded) Stanford University Scholarships 2025
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program (Funded to work at AfDB, UNECA or the ITC
Application Deadline: 20th October
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation offers Leadership fellowship program for Outstanding Africans to be hosted at African Development Bank (AfDB), The International Trade Centre (ITC) and The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
OPENING SOON: Government of Ireland Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Application Deadline: 10th October
The value of the scholarship will be up to a maximum of €31,000 per annum in any approved year and will consist of the following
Study in Germany: DAAD STEM Study Scholarships for Developing and Emerging Countries
Application Deadline: 15th October
The DAAD Study Scholarships for Developing and Emerging Countries aim to support the qualifications and employability of young academics and future professionals from developing and emerging countries.
Qatar University Scholarships For International Students
Application Deadline: 18th October
Qatar University offers types of scholarships annually to attract qualified students, provided that they meet the requirements of each scholarship and submit the required documents.
World Bank ICSID Internship For International Students
Application Deadline: 15th October
ICSID offers internship opportunities to highly motivated students enrolled in a graduate degree program. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the world’s leading institution devoted to the settlement of international investment disputes.
NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship For Developing Countries
Application Deadline: 31st October
The Ned Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship offers five-month fellowships to practitioners to focus on strategies and best practices for developing democracy in their country of interest.
AREF Research Development Fellowship for Sub-Saharan African Researchers
Application Deadline: 4th October
The AREF Research Development Fellowship (RDF) Programme is being launched to support African researchers who are working on important challenges for human health in Africa.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University for High-Achieving Students
Application Deadline: 12th October
For the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program, each year up to 90 high-achieving students who are independent thinkers, display purposeful leadership, and have a civic orientation will receive full funding to pursue a graduate education at Stanford.
University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program (UMAPS)
Application Deadline: 15th October
The U-M African Presidential Scholars Program (UMAPS) brings early career faculty members from Ethiopia, Ghana, South Africa, Liberia, Uganda and other African countries to the University of Michigan for residencies lasting up to six months.
University of Cambridge Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships for International Students
Application Deadline: 15th OctoberThe University of Cambridge has opened application window for all scholarships that require you to apply to the University of Cambridge via the normal online application form, and most scholarships that require you to apply by the relevant deadline.
Georg Forster Research Award for Developing and Transition Countries
Application Deadline: 31st October
The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany through the Humboldt Foundation is offering six Georg Forster Research Awards for students from developing countries. Women researchers are encouraged to apply.
DAAD MIPLC Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries
Application Deadline: 15th October
The Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) is offering scholarships to students from developing countries as a part of the DAAD’s program for “Development-Related Postgraduate Courses”.
Lex:lead International Essay Competition for Undergraduate Students in Developing Countries
Application Deadline: 31st October
Up to US$500 awards are to be made in February to the top-ranked essays answering this year’s essay question
University Of Tampa Florida Graduate Assistantships For International Students
Application Deadline: 1st October
GAs are assigned to work 20 hours per week for an academic or administrative office. GA hours must be completed during standard working hours — Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — and on campus. They must carry a full course load of at least 8 and no more than 14 credit hours per semester.
Study In Canada: University Of Manitoba International Undergraduate Student Bursary
Application Deadline: 1st October
The University of Manitoba International Undergraduate Student Bursary provides funding for international students.