Africa
Scholarships in Africa
Scholarships pay for study, from a single tuition payment to a fully funded degree. They are awarded on merit, need, field or background, and each publishes its own eligibility rules and documents.
2 open listings here, out of 45 in this category.
- See cycleAllan Gray Orbis FellowshipAllan Gray Orbis FoundationEntrepreneurship-focused university scholarship for young South Africans, covering studies at partner universities alongside a long-term entrepreneurial development…university funding at partner institutions · entrepreneurial development programmeSouth AfricaAnnual; the 2026 round closed 30 April 2026 with interviews in July and a selection camp in September.Details and how to apply
- See cycleMandela Rhodes ScholarshipMandela Rhodes FoundationFunds young African leaders to complete an Honours or Master's degree at a South African university, with a compulsory leadership development programme and mentorship.Tuition and registration plus allowances for accommodation, meals, books, research and medical aidSouth AfricaAnnual application round (check the Explore & Apply page for dates).Details and how to apply
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