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Postgraduate Scholarships for African students 2025-2026 (Page 42)

If you are a student who just completed your Bachelor’s degree and is looking to pursue a master’s degree, or have completed a master’s degree and is planning for your PhD, then it will interest you to know that there are certain post graduate degree scholarships specially designed to aid you with the financial assistance required to do that.

And because we know how important these study opportunities are to you, ScholarshipSet has found for you, (so you don’t have to) the best scholarships for postgraduate studies 2025-2026, which you can apply for to fund your studies.  Some of the postgraduate scholarships are fully funded while some are partially funded. The university to study ranges from your country to abroad

  • Harvard University South Africa Fellowship Program 2024

    President Derek Bok established the Harvard South Africa Fellowship Program (HSAFP) in 1979 to address the needs of South Africans who were denied access to advanced education by the apartheid system. This program was established, and is still intended, for mid-career professionals educationally

    Published: 2024-02-02 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: April 15, 2024

  • University of Bristol Black Heritage PhD Scholarships for Blacks 2024

    We welcome applications for full scholarships to postgraduate research programmes starting in 2024. As part of our commitment to the Black community, the University of Bristol has launched a number of postgraduate research scholarships exclusively for students of Black heritage for 2024/25 entry.

    Published: 2024-02-02 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: February 27, 2024

  • Fellowship for Advancing Science Journalism in Africa and the Middle East 2024

    Following Yahia’s untimely death in the summer of 2023, Springer Nature and the Knight Science Journalism Program worked together to create a fellowship in honor of his remarkable contributions to science journalism. The Fellowship for Advancing Science Journalism in Africa and the Middle E

    Published: 2024-02-02 Type: Fellowship Deadline: March 1, 2024

  • Australian Government Scholarship Awards for Developing Countries 2024

    Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia's partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements. They provide opportunities for people from developing

    Published: 2024-02-02 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: April 30, 2024

  • Call for Applications: Injini/Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program 2024

    Injini’s EdTech Fellowship Program, delivered in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation,  is a 6-month, equity-free, hybrid venture support program that takes a partnership approach to business acceleration, broken down into three core focus areas which will be delivered from May thro

    Published: 2024-02-02 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Value: R2,500,000 Deadline: February 13, 2024

  • Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Fellows Programme 2024

    The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and to achieve food security for all and to make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members, FAO works in over 130 coun

    Published: 2024-02-02 Type: Fellowship Deadline: August 25, 2024

  • University of Bristol Master's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students 2024

    The Bristol Master's Scholarship helps talented home students from a widening participation background access taught postgraduate study (MA, MSc, LLM or MRes) at the University of Bristol.

    Published: 2024-02-01 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Value: £2,000 Deadline: May 31, 2024

  • UNIV'R University Corridors Program for Maters 2024

    The UNIV'R university corridor program – University for Refugees is launching its third  edition and opening a call for applications for refugees residing in a first country of asylum who wish to pursue Master's studies (2 years) within a Higher education establishment i

    Published: 2024-02-01 Type: Masters Deadline: March 5, 2024

  • University Of Washington Barer Institute Law Fellowship for Developing Countries 2024

    The Barer Institute selects annually three to four mid-career leaders from lower to middle income countries to enroll in the Sustainable International Development LL.M. Program and serve as change makers in their home countries upon graduation. The Barer Institute focuses on the multidisciplinary

    Published: 2024-01-31 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: February 1, 2024

  • Call for Application: JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2024

    UNU offers Postdoctoral Fellowships to provide young scholars and policymakers, especially from the developing world, with a multidisciplinary context within which to pursue advanced research and training that are of professional interest to the successful applicant and of direct relevance to the re

    Published: 2024-01-30 Type: Fellowship Study in: Japan Deadline: March 10, 2024

  • Call for applications: Postdoctoral Fellowship for Young Researchers 2024

    The Fondation Maison des sciences de l’homme (FMSH) and the Mediterranean Universities Union  (UNIMED)  offer short-term fellowships of 2 or 3 months in France for young researchers native from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia and Syria 

    Published: 2024-01-30 Type: Fellowship Deadline: March 18, 2024

  • The Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF) Program 2024

    The Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF) Program is a transformative initiative designed to empower and celebrate women leaders in the African food and agriculture sector. Over a six-month period, the program provides training, mentorship, and a supportive community for outstanding femal

    Published: 2024-01-30 Type: Fellowship Deadline: Not Specified

  • Injini/Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program for South Africans 2024

    Injini’s EdTech Fellowship Program, delivered in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation,  is a 6-month, equity-free, hybrid venture support program that takes a partnership approach to business acceleration, broken down into three core focus areas which will be delivered from May thro

    Published: 2024-01-30 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Deadline: February 13, 2024

  • Call for Application: McCain Institute Global Leaders Program 2024

    The McCain Global Leaders Program supports character-driven leaders from around the world who embody Senator John McCain’s legacy of serving a cause greater than oneself.  Structured as a 12-month fellowship and immersive learning experience, each cohort will include a diverse group of 25

    Published: 2024-01-29 Type: Fellowship Deadline: March 15, 2024

  • University of Bangui Scholarship Program for African Students 2024

    Scholarships for the year 2024 are open for students at the University of Bangui to complete a Doctorate in a French or African university. For the Doctorate or Post-Doctorate level, students registered or in the process of registering for a thesis in a French, Cameroonian or Senegalese university c

    Published: 2024-01-29 Type: PhD Study in: Central African Republic Deadline: February 19, 2024

  • The Platform Public Service Bootcamp (TPPSB) for Nigerians 2024

    A 5-Day bootcamp for young Nigerians with an opportunity for a 3-month internship in a Public sector Ministry, Department or Agency post training. Strategy Fostering a sense of public service mission The bootcamp will instil a sense of purpose and commitment to public service. Cohorts will

    Published: 2024-01-26 Type: Fellowship Study in: Nigeria Deadline: February 7, 2024

  • Teach For Nigeria Fellowship Program 2024

    We’re looking for ambitious, resilient, and committed individuals who are passionate about joining a movement of leaders that’s working towards transforming the Nigerian education system. If you’re ready to join us, here’s how to begin your application.

    Published: 2024-01-25 Type: Fellowship Study in: Nigeria Deadline: April 11, 2024

  • West African Research Association (WARA) Residency Fellowships for West African Scholars 2024

    In the interest of enhancing transatlantic exchange and collaboration, the West African Research Association, with funding from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US State Department, offers Residencies for WARA member institutions to host a West African Scholar on their campus. E

    Published: 2024-01-25 Type: Fellowship Deadline: March 3, 2024

  • Durham University Hatfield Lioness Postgraduate Scholarship 2024

    The aim of the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship is to enable a female student from a developing country where access to tertiary education is limited to benefit from undertaking postgraduate study at the Durham University. The scholarship was launched as part of the celebration of 30 years of women stud

    Published: 2024-01-25 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: January 31, 2024

  • BayFOR Scholarship for Early-Career Researchers for Research Stays in Africa 2024

    The Scientific Coordination Office (WKS) Bavaria-Africa supports Early-Career-Researchers with funds of the Bavarian State Chancellery to initiate and perform research in African countries and build international networks. The scholarship program aims to foster collaboration in research and innov

    Published: 2024-01-24 Type: Postgraduate Deadline: February 15, 2024

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Postgraduate Grants And Scholarships For African Students

Annually, postgraduate grants and scholarships  are  awarded to qualified postgraduate students, to enable them fund their studies while studying abroad or in their home country.

You can benefit from these grants for postgraduate funded by organizations and universities, by applying for various study opportunities which present themselves as – either postgraduate degree scholarships for masters students or postgraduate research scholarships for PhD students.

Or by applying to postgraduate study abroad scholarships, which provide  you with the chance to study at a university overseas.

Below are some of such scholarships which provide postgraduate sponsorship for students like you:

  • MasterCard Foundation postgraduate scholarship
  • Commonwealth Scholarships postgraduate scholarship
  • DAAD postgraduate scholarship
  • MEXT postgraduate scholarship
  • Nestle postgraduate scholarship
  • Government of Poland postgraduate scholarship
  • Shanghai Government Scholarships postgraduate scholarship
  • Total postgraduate scholarship
  • Fulbright postgraduate scholarship
  • Many more

 

Eligibility For Postgraduate Scholarships

To become a postgraduate scholar, there are eligibility criteria you should meet, especially if you are applying for postgraduate study abroad scholarships.

However, while respective awarding organizations have requirements that are specific them, they’re also general requirements which you must before you are qualified for a scholarship for postgraduate abroad studies.

Some of those requirements are:

  • Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS or it’s equivalent)
  • Bachelors degree/ certificate of graduation (for Masters students)
  • Masters degree/ certificate of graduation (for PhD students)
  • Research proposal (for PhD students)
  • Acceptance/admission letter to study at your selected university
  • International passport (for those students participating in a postgraduate study abroad scholarship)
  • Motivation letter to the scholarship sponsors stating why you think you are qualified to receive a postgraduate sponsorship to further your studies.

 

 

How To Apply For Postgraduate Scholarships

Dear applicant, before you can be selected for any of the available scholarships for post graduates, you first have to apply for the scholarship you are interested in and submit all the required documents.

Although this may seem like an easy thing to do (which it is), a simple mistake can cause your application to be rejected by the organisation or university, so you want to do it right.

If you have applied for scholarships in the past and have been rejected, or are applying for the first time, this is how to apply for an online post graduate scholarship.

Application Process:

To apply for a postgraduate scholarship, these are the steps you should take:

Before you apply:

  • Do you research on the scholarship and find out all you need to know about it, in terms of how to apply (whether online or via email or post) and particular documents to submit.
  • Research the school you are applying to and find out documents required and also if you are to apply for the scholarship before you gain admission to study or after.
  • Check if you are eligible for the scholarship
  • Organise all the required documents needed for the application.
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