Africa is a place Students look for academic opportunities. This year, many of the scholarships are open to Africans for a masters program and they are fully-funded, covering tuition fees, and living expenses. You must submit your application by the relevant deadline to be considered for the scholarships.
MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at University of Pretoria in South Africa 2020
The University of Pretoria (UP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) is currently offering scholarships for African Students in South Africa in 2019. Worth of Award: fully funded. Deadline: Application closes on August 31, 2019. Click here for more details and to apply.
MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for African Students at UCT South Africa 2019
MasterCard Foundation offers scholarships for first-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree-seeking African students at the University of Cape Town (UCT), in South Africa for the 2019/2020 academic session. Worth of Award: Comprehensive financial assistance with visa applications, travel, tuition, living expenses, medical aid, and accommodation. A relevant and recognized education through academic curricula aimed at producing graduates whose qualifications are internationally recognized and locally applicable. Deadline: October 31, 2019. Click here for more details and to apply
AIMS MSc Scholarships in Data Science at Quantum Leap Africa in Rwanda 2019
In partnership with the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is inviting students, to apply for one of six attractive Masters by Research scholarships at its pioneering Quantum Leap Africa (QLA) Research Centre in Rwanda in 2019. Worth of Award: Successful candidates will each benefit from the financial support of up to $10 000 per annum for at most two years. Applicants with an MSc degree could be eligible for a –year MPhil. Funding is also available for conferences and international scientific events. The term can be renewed based on satisfactory progress. Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply before the end of April, July or September 2019. Click here for more details and to apply
Financial Support for Postgraduate Students at University of Cape Town in South Africa 2020
The University of Cape town is offering financial support to Students who intend registering toward a Master’s or Doctoral qualification in 2020. Such support, depending on eligibility and selection criteria, includes either financial need and/or merit bursaries. Worth of Award: The value of the financial need bursary will be calculated on “assessed need” for the full cost of attendance (FCOA) in 2020 and will take into consideration other scholarships awarded to. Deadline: October 31, 2019. Click here for details and to apply
Harry Crossley Foundation Research Fellowship at UCT in South Africa 2020
The University of Cape Town in South Africa invites applications for the Harry Crossley Foundation Research Fellowship in 2020. Worth of Award: Honors Fellowships are valued at R95,000 per annum, Master’s Fellowships are valued at R100,000 per annum. Doctoral Fellowships are valued at R140,000 per annum. Deadline: September 20, 2019. Click here for more details and to apply
African Biomedical Engineering Mobility Project Scholarship for Africans 2020
The African Biomedical Engineering Mobility (ABEM) project is open to nationals and residents of African countries for the 2019/20 academic year. Worth of Award: Roundtrip flight ticket and visa costs; Participation costs such as tuition fees, registration fees and service fees where applicable. Insurance (health, accident, travel) Deadline: October 30, 2019. Click here for more details and to apply
Bertha MBA Scholarships for Africans at University of Cape Town in South Africa 2020
The Graduate Business School in the University of Cape Town in South Africa is inviting applications for the Bertha MBA Scholarships for Africans in 2020. Worth of Award: The full or partial costs of the MBA (both full-time and the modular programme) and MPhil in Inclusive Innovation programmes at the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business. The scholarship entails joining an illustrious cohort of alumni and a thriving community of dynamic change-makers. Deadline: October 31, 2019. Click here for more details and to apply
Centre for Radio Cosmology Msc and PhD Bursaries in South Africa 2020
The University of the Western Cape in South Africa is inviting applications for the Centre for Radio Cosmology MSc and PhD Bursaries for the 2020/2021 academic session. Worth of Award: MSc: 2 years at R134k per year + travel grant (up to R28k/year) + equipment grant (up to R26k for 2 years) PhD: 3 years at R155k per year + travel grant (up to R34k/year) + equipment grant (up to R38k for 3 years), In addition, tuition fees will be fully paid by the CRC. Deadline: September 30, 2019. Click here for more details and to apply
Yousef Jameel GAPP Public Leadership Programme in Egypt 2020
The American University of Cairo invites applications for the Yousef Jameel GAPP Public Leadership Programme in 2020. Worth of Award: Tuition fees, Student services and activities fees, Remedial English courses, Book allowance per semester, Monthly stipend. Deadline: Graduate application February 1, 2020, Fellowship application February 15, 2020. Click here for more details and to apply
Tanzanian-German Center for Eastern African Legal Studies Programme 2020
The University of Dar es Salaam School of Law in partnership with the University of Bayreuth is inviting applications for the Tanzanian-German Center for Eastern African Legal Studies Programme in 2020. Worth of Award: The tuition fees for the LLM Programme at the TGCL, Cost of living stipend of 2,880 EUR for one year, An accommodation subsidy of 360 EUR for one year, Reasonable health insurance for one year A research allowance lump-sum of 460 EUR. Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2020. Click here for more details and to apply
Department of Arts and Culture Postgraduate Scholarship in South Africa 2020
The University of Pretoria in South Africa is inviting applications for the Department of Arts and Culture Postgraduate Scholarship for South Africans in 2020. Worth of Award: Study fees: The total amount of study fees will be covered. Books: The total amount of prescribed books will be covered. Accommodation: R 50 000 maximum amount (NB where applicable) Meals: R 18 500 maximum amount( NB where applicable) NB: Funds are payable directly to the higher institution of learning. Deadline: February 10, 2020. Click here for more details and to apply
NERSA Postgraduate Funding for South African Students at University of Pretoria 2020
The University of Pretoria in South Africa is inviting applications for the NERSA Postgraduate Funding for South Africans in 2020. Worth of Award: NERSA is offering bursaries to students who wish to study towards a Masters and Mid-PHD Degree. The bursary will cover registration, tuition, and prescribed books. Deadline: January 10, 2020. Click here for more details and to apply