Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Africa to help fund your studies abroad or in Africa. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.

Applications are open for the Gratitude Network Fellowship Program 2025. Gratitude Network's Fellowship is a free 1-year program for non-profit leaders and their organizations anywhere around the world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the STARTS Prize Africa 2025. The STARTS Prize Africa welcomes innovative initiatives that strive towards a positive social, humanitarian, economic or political impact and promote a diverse and sustainable society.
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the Ashoka Power of Local Challenge 2025. This challenge seeks small business ecosystem builders - organizations that provide small businesses with diverse and equitable opportunities like resources, tools, networking, and more. If this sounds like you, then you're in the right place!
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025

The Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) program is now open for applications for summer 2025. Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025

AI Academy empowers Nigerians with essential AI skills to innovate, solve challenges, and access global opportunities. If you are a Nigerian looking to enhance your AI skills, this opportunity is for you.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Crafting Tomorrow Program. The Crafting Tomorrow Program focuses on the intersection of climate change and socio-economic issues, the program targets areas like energy access, food security, disaster risk management, sanitation, and waste management, where innovative solutions are essential. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Crafting Tomorrow Program. The Crafting Tomorrow Program focuses on the intersection of climate change and socio-economic issues, the program targets areas like energy access, food security, disaster risk management, sanitation, and waste management, where innovative solutions are essential. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Crafting Tomorrow Program. The Crafting Tomorrow Program focuses on the intersection of climate change and socio-economic issues, the program targets areas like energy access, food security, disaster risk management, sanitation, and waste management, where innovative solutions are essential. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

The African Space Agency (AfSA) is excited to announce the launch of its Logo Design Competition. This initiative invites young Africans aged 18 to 29 to unleash their creativity and design a logo that embodies AfSA’s vision, mission, and influence as a central player in advancing Africa’s space ambitions.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the Africa Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Internship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

To drive higher R&D outcomes, the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council is seeking new R&D projects. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) STEM Challenge 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the Mastercard Foundation/University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund 2025. This opportunity is open to pairs of researchers (post-doctoral level and above) from the University of Cambridge and African universities or research institutes across all disciplines.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Entrepreneurship Jobs for All (E-Jobs4All) Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) Internship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Nansen Refugee Award 2025. If you know of an inspiring candidate, please click here to submit your nomination now.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the World IP Day 2025 Youth Video Competition. The Competition invites individuals or group participants to submit a 60 to 90-second video that captures the connection between music, IP rights, innovation, and creativity that's shaping our future. Enter this contest and stand a chance to win great prizes!
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

Are you ready to inspire future generations of linguists with your passion for languages? And to begin a rewarding career as a Modern Foreign Languages teacher? The British Council is awarding scholarships, continuing professional development support and £28,000 of funding to talented individuals. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the Megatrends Afrika Project Fellowships 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2025. The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) in Brasilia, Brazil, and TWAS offer full time postgraduate fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Brazil) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD at host institutes in Brazil. Apply now!
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2025