Scholarships for African Students
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Chevening Scholarship UK
Fully-funded Master's in United Kingdom
Covers: Tuition + Living Stipend + Airfare
UK government's global scholarship programme for future leaders.
ALU Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Undergraduate at African Leadership University
Full tuition + Accommodation + Stipend
For young Africans with demonstrated leadership potential.
Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships
For postgraduate studies worldwide
50% tuition + Travel allowance
For outstanding students from developing countries with no other means of finance.
Google Women Techmakers
For women in computer science
$10,000 award + Retreat
For female students excelling in computer science and technology.
Scholarship Statistics
Funding Types Available
- Full Scholarships: 28% of opportunities
- Partial Funding: 45% of opportunities
- Travel Grants: 12% of opportunities
- Tuition Waivers: 15% of opportunities
Top Scholarship Providers
| Provider | Scholarships | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Mastercard Foundation | 120+ | Undergraduate |
| DAAD Germany | 85 | Postgraduate |
| Chevening UK | 50 | Master's |
| African Governments | 200+ | Various |
| Corporate Sponsors | 150+ | STEM Fields |
Data from African scholarship databases
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