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 now open for the 2026 cohort of the Tällberg Leaders Mentoring Leaders (TLML) program,which offers extraordinary individuals the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, broaden their perspectives, and prepare for values-based leadership through a focused one-on-one, year-long mentorship.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025

Are you a final-year Economics student in Nigeria with a passion for shaping Africa's economic future? Africa's Future Economic Leaders (AFEL) is offering an unprecedented opportunity to turn your thesis into groundbreaking research that could influence continental trade policies. With grants of up to 2 Million Naira available, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on Africa's economic landscape.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025

The Don Lavoie Fellowship 2025-2026 currently open for applications. This highly competitive, renewable, and fully online fellowship is open to advanced undergraduates, recent graduates, and early-stage graduate students from any academic discipline who have a strong interest in political economy.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025

Applications are now open for the Wim Duisenberg Fellowship. This Fellowship, named after the first President of the European Central Bank (ECB), invites senior professionals from academia, central banks, and research institutions to apply.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025

Are you ready to take action to drive social change? If yes, the Awareness 360 Fellowship Programme 2025 is the perfect opportunity for you to turn your passion into action. Young people from around the world can participate in the 2025 fully-funded Awareness 360 Fellowship Programme.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025

The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is requesting Letters of Intent (LOl) for the 2026 Health Equity Research Grant to support research projects that promote equity, inclusivity, and evidence-based approaches to overcome the barriers faced by marginalized communities with a focus on ovarian cancers and/or related gynecologic cancers.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025

Applications are open for the NAMIP Media Business Bootcamp 2025. This is a five-day intensive program designed to support and equip media entrepreneurs with the skills and strategies needed to build sustainable media businesses.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025

Applications are open for the African-German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE) Programme 2025. Become part of a unique African-German business network, connect with Young Leaders from Africa and Germany and develop innovative ideas for a sustainable future. Through direct encounters, inspiring dialogue and targeted networking, long-term partnerships and new business perspectives are created.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025

Applications are open for the African-German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE) Programme 2025. Become part of a unique African-German business network, connect with Young Leaders from Africa and Germany and develop innovative ideas for a sustainable future. Through direct encounters, inspiring dialogue and targeted networking, long-term partnerships and new business perspectives are created.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025

Applications are open for the African-German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE) Programme 2025. Become part of a unique African-German business network, connect with Young Leaders from Africa and Germany and develop innovative ideas for a sustainable future. Through direct encounters, inspiring dialogue and targeted networking, long-term partnerships and new business perspectives are created.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025

Applications are open for the African-German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE) Programme 2025. Become part of a unique African-German business network, connect with Young Leaders from Africa and Germany and develop innovative ideas for a sustainable future. Through direct encounters, inspiring dialogue and targeted networking, long-term partnerships and new business perspectives are created.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025

Applications are open for the African-German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE) Programme 2025. Become part of a unique African-German business network, connect with Young Leaders from Africa and Germany and develop innovative ideas for a sustainable future. Through direct encounters, inspiring dialogue and targeted networking, long-term partnerships and new business perspectives are created.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025

Do you love writing, publishing, or sharing stories about the mountains? Do you have an exciting story, stunning photos, or unique insights about mountain people, nature, or adventures? The 2025 Mountain Book Competition is your chance to share your mountain-themed work with the world at one of the most famous mountain festivals.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025

Are you driving transformative solutions for women's health in Nigeria? Apply for the Banking on Women's Health Innovation Award 2025. The Banking on Women's Health Innovation Award is seeking bold ideas to improve women's health and well-being.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025

Are you a young woman doing impactful work related to digital transformation and development? If yes, apply now to become an ITU160 Gender Champion and be part of a global movement for gender equality in digital transformation.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025

Are you a Nigerian youth with a passion for solving problems in your community? Do you have a vision for a better future and the drive to make it a reality? Then the 234 Community Impact Challenge 2025 is for you!
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025

Applications are open for the Girls Accelerating Sustainable Action (GASA) Competition 2025. The "I AM GASA" (Girl Accelerating Sustainable Action) is an initiative that aims to empower young women (ages 15-32) to accelerate sustainable action, sustainable action and emerge as leaders in their communities.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025

Applications are open for the ECO30 Sustainable Living Challenge 2025. The ECO30 Sustainable Living Challenge is aimed at promoting sustainable living practices among individuals and households. The primary goal of the challenge is to encourage individuals and households to adopt sustainable habits and lifestyle that contributes to a healthier environment and a more sustainable future.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025

Calling all young innovators! Do you have a business idea that can bring positive change to your community? If yes, apply for the BeChangeMaker 2025 program!
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025

Applications are open for the Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2026. The Toilet Board Coalition accelerates business solutions to the sanitation crisis via the sector's leading Accelerator. They match entrepreneurs with global business leaders and investors to drive progress on Sustainable Development Goal 6 - sanitation for all by 2030. The Accelerator is a 12-month virtual programme offered in English, Spanish, French and Khmer.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025