International scholarships for africans
Top 10 International Scholarships for African Students
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Africa is one of the top regions in the world that receive a lot of development aid. Some of these aid are in the form of development scholarships for African students to pursue education abroad. This is done to develop the human resource and improve capacity building in the region. scholars4dev.com lists the top 10 international scholarships specifically targeted to African students.
International Scholars Program at University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Bachelor’s Degree
Deadline: 15 Nov/1 Dec 2024(annual)
Study in: Canada
Course starts 2026
University of Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowships
University of Geneva
Masters (MS) Degree
Deadline: 28 Feb 2026 (annual)
Study in: Switzerland
Course starts September 2026
British Chevening Scholarships in UK for International Students
British Government/FCO
Masters Degree
Deadline: 7 Oct 2025 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept/Oct 2026
American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
American University
Bachelors Degree
Deadline: 15 Jan 2026 (annual)
Study in: USA
Course starts August 2026
ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarships
ETH Zurich
Masters Degree
Deadline: 30 Nov 2025 (annual)
Study in: Switzerland
Course starts Fall 2025
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students
Swiss Government
PhD/Postdoctoral Degree
Deadline: varies, Sept-Dec 2025
Study in: Switzerland
Next course starts 2025
ARES Scholarships in Belgium for Developing Countries
CUD ARES
Masters Degree/Training
Deadline: 19 Sept 2025 (annual)
Study in: Belgium
Course starts 2026
UNIL Master’s Grants in Switzerland for Foreign Students
University of Lausanne
Masters Degree
Deadline: 1 Nov 2025 (annual)
Study in: Switzerland
Course starts September 2026
Eric Bleumink Scholarships at University of Groningen
University of Groningen
Masters Degree
Deadline: 1 December (annual)
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts September 2026
AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women
AAUW
Masters/PhD/Postdoctoral
Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 (annual)
Study in: USA
Next course is 1 July 2026-30 June 2027
