The University of Edinburgh and the Mastercard Foundation are offering postgraduate scholarships for the 2027/2028 academic year to eligible African students who have demonstrated academic ability, leadership potential and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities. Funding is available for selected on-campus Master's degrees in Scotland and approved online Master's and postgraduate diploma programmes, with a strong focus on climate leadership, sustainability and community development.
The Global EbA Fund supports innovative projects that remove barriers to ecosystem-based adaptation and help climate-resilience solutions scale. Proposals should strengthen institutional capacity, evidence, learning networks or investment readiness.
Priority is given to ODA-eligible small island developing states and least developed countries; other ODA-eligible countries may be considered for exceptional proposals.Closes today
Up to USD 250,000 per grant; project duration up to 24 months.View details →
Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering reporting fellowships for 10 journalists to cover the first Conference of the Parties (COP1) to the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement in New York City. Selected journalists will receive support for travel, accommodation, meals, local transport and other approved expenses while reporting on major decisions affecting the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national borders.
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Fully funded reporting trip, including economy-class airfare, accommodation, meals, daily allowance, ground transportation and travel medical insurance. Visa costs are reimbursed.View details →
The Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme supports eligible applicants connected to Türkiye who wish to specialise in subjects related to the European Union acquis. The programme plans approximately 170 scholarships for the 2027/28 academic year. Applicants must satisfy the conditions for their sector and submit the required supporting documents in the prescribed format.
Approved postgraduate study or research in an EU member state in a subject related to the EU acquis.Closes in 1 day
South African singer Tyla, in partnership with Epic Records and the Institute of International Education, is offering the That Girl Music Scholarship to support 10 students pursuing undergraduate degrees in music and arts-related fields. Each selected recipient will receive a one-time US$5,000 scholarship toward tuition and mandatory fees, along with two tickets to a Tyla concert and an exclusive meet-and-greet experience.
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US$5,000 per recipient; 10 awards available, totalling US$50,000. The award is intended for tuition and mandatory fees and does not cover all educational expenses.View details →
Short summary: The Saïd Foundation Scholarships support talented individuals from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine to undertake postgraduate study in the UK. The Foundation looks for academic potential, leadership qualities and a commitment to contributing to development in the region. Applicants must meet the Foundation's eligibility criteria and follow its application process, including the requirements relating to university course applications.
Eligible UK universities and approved postgraduate programmes.Closes in 4 days
The University of Sydney is inviting applications from outstanding Australian and international students for multiple fully funded PhD opportunities in Natural Language Processing (NLP). Successful candidates will join a collaborative research group working across NLP, machine learning, data science, crowdsourcing, and human computation, with funding available through research grants or university scholarships.
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Bennington College is accepting applications for its 2026 Young Scientists Awards, offering cash prizes and scholarships to high school students worldwide.
The Changemakers for Youth Programme 2027 supports young social entrepreneurs who lead active initiatives that empower young people and address social, educational, economic or environmental challenges. Selected participants receive tailored capacity building, access to an international network, a five-day in-person summit and opportunities for collaborative funding, with travel stipends available for eligible participants who need financial assistance.
International — eligible countries onlyCloses in 14 days
Travel stipend may partially or fully cover eligible travel expenses, subject to individual assessment and funding availability. Accommodation, catering and local transport during the officiView details →
The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 offers government officials and public-sector data practitioners an opportunity to develop practical skills in using data to improve public administration. The programme has three tracks: online-only, immersive in-person and regional hub. Eligible participants selected for the in-person track may receive travel, accommodation and daily subsistence support, subject to the programme’s funding conditions.
International — eligible government officials and data practitionersCloses Nov 16, 2026
For eligible fellows from Official Development Assistance (ODA)-eligible countries selected for the immersive in-person track, the World Bank covers travel, accommodation and daily subsistenView details →
ETH Zurich’s ESOP supports academically outstanding master’s applicants with financial assistance, mentorship and access to the ETH Foundation network. Applicants must apply during the designated master’s admission window.
Zurich, SwitzerlandCloses Nov 30, 2026
Covers study and living costs, with CHF 13,500 per semester from autumn 2027 onwards, plus a tuition fee waiver.View details →
The Brookings Institution's Center for Universal Education is accepting applications for the 2027 Echidna Global Scholars Visiting Fellowship. The programme supports experienced leaders from the Global South working to advance gender equality through education. Selected fellows receive a US$26,500 stipend, research and leadership development support, and assistance with travel, visa costs, accommodation and limited health insurance for the Washington, D.C. residency.
Global South, with a four-month research residency in Washington, D.C., United StatesCloses Dec 1, 2026
US$26,500 stipend for living costs during the pre-residency and residency phases, subject to U.S. tax withholding and reporting. The programme also covers visa-processing costs, costs associView details →
Wageningen University’s Africa Scholarship Programme supports outstanding African students pursuing a master's degree in the Netherlands. Eligible applicants are considered through the university's scholarship selection process; submitting an eligible master's application does not guarantee an award.
Wageningen, Netherlands; eligible on-campus master's programmesCloses Dec 1, 2026
Tuition fees, living allowance for 24 months, return travel, visa costs and health insurance. Exact allowance amount: Verify on official source.View details →
Applications are opening for SWBio DTP's 2027 PhD studentships at participating UK universities and research institutions. Applicants must submit their applications through the centralised online system by 12:00 noon GMT on 2 December 2026. Check the academic and residency eligibility criteria, available projects and funding details before applying.
EPFL awards a limited number of excellence fellowships to students with exceptional academic results and achievements beyond their studies. Applicants must request consideration during the relevant master’s application window.
Lausanne, SwitzerlandCloses Dec 15, 2026
CHF 10,000 per semester. Guaranteed housing is also mentioned by EPFL; confirm the applicable housing arrangements and full terms on the official source.View details →
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027 supports outstanding international students pursuing eligible Master's, engineering and doctoral programmes in France. Successful candidates receive a monthly allowance of €1,200 at Master's level or €2,100 at doctoral level, alongside services such as travel support, insurance and assistance with finding accommodation. Applications must be submitted by eligible French higher education institutions, so students should contact their chosen institutions well before the national deadline.
FrenchCloses Jan 6, 2027
Monthly allowance of €1,200 for Master's students and €2,100 for doctoral fellows, plus eligible travel support, insurance, accommodation-search assistance and cultural activities. The EiffeView details →
KU Leuven offers a competitive scholarship for an outstanding African student pursuing postgraduate study in Belgium. The award combines a tuition fee waiver with a financial allowance, and applicants are considered through the university's master's scholarship application process.
KU Leuven, Belgium; eligible master's and advanced master's programmesCloses Jan 15, 2027
Full tuition fee waiver, with recipients paying only a €140 annual administration fee, plus a €4,000 scholarship allowance for the full programme duration. One scholarship is available.View details →
Maastricht University offers 18 full scholarships for talented international students pursuing selected master’s programmes in the Netherlands. Applicants must meet the academic and admission requirements and submit a complete scholarship application before the deadline.
Maastricht, Netherlands; applicants must meet the scholarship’s nationality and residence requirements.Closes Feb 1, 2027
Full scholarship covering tuition fees, living expenses, health and liability insurance, visa application costs and specified pre-academic training costs. Living expenses are listed as €20,1View details →
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program supports experienced professionals from eligible developing countries who want to pursue postgraduate study in development-related fields. Applicants must first secure admission to an eligible participating master's programme and satisfy the programme's professional experience requirements.
Participating master's programmes at selected universities in Africa, Europe, the United States, Oceania and JapanCloses Feb 26, 2027
Tuition, monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance and travel allowance. Exact stipend amount: Verify on official source.View details →
Imperial College London has launched the Imperial Inspires scholarship programme, offering at least 300 awards worth £15,000 per year for international students.
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Offering at least 300 awards worth £15,000 per year for international students.View details →
The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid launched in late September, offering a faster application process to access scholarships and grants.
Four universities in Greater Manchester will participate in the GREAT Scholarships 2027 programme, offering eligible Indian students financial support for one-year taught postgraduate courses starting in autumn 2027. Each scholarship is worth at least £10,000 toward tuition fees. The participating institutions are Manchester Metropolitan University, the Royal Northern College of Music, the University of Manchester and the University of Salford.
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At least £10,000 toward tuition fees. These are partial scholarships and do not automatically cover the full tuition fee or living expenses.View details →
The University of Nottingham is joining the Unite Foundation's accommodation scholarship provision for the 2027/28 academic year, expanding support for eligible care-experienced and estranged students. The scheme provides rent-free, year-round university accommodation for up to three years, helping students who lack family support manage one of the biggest costs of higher education.
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Rent-free accommodation and household bills for up to three years of eligible undergraduate study. This is accommodation support, not a cash scholarship.View details →
Florida Atlantic University has received a $3.3 million gift from the estate of Maria M. Treto to establish the Pedro Treto and Harry M. Harris Scholarship. The endowed fund will provide scholarships covering the full cost of attendance, including tuition, books, fees and housing, for electrical engineering students with demonstrated financial need.
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A $3.3 million endowment supporting scholarships that cover the full cost of attendance for eligible students.View details →
The Swiss Confederation offers competitive scholarships supporting international research and selected postgraduate arts study in Switzerland. Available scholarship types and deadlines depend on the applicant’s country of origin.
Participating Swiss universities, federal institutes of technology and recognised research institutions; arts scholarships are available only to applicants from selected countries.Check official dates
CHF 2,450 per month for eligible scholarship types. Duration and additional support depend on the scholarship category.View details →
DAAD's In-Country/In-Region programme supports postgraduate education and professional development in selected institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. Applicants can find current calls for individual master's programmes, with eligibility and deadlines determined by the specific university and scholarship announcement.
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Usually includes tuition fees, a monthly scholarship rate, a study and research allowance, and a thesis printing allowance. In-region awards usually also include travel support and health inView details →
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are international postgraduate programmes delivered by partnerships of universities. Students from around the world, including Africa, can apply for participating programmes and compete for scholarships that support study across multiple countries.
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Full scholarships are available to selected students. They cover participation costs and contribute towards travel, visa and living expenses. Exact scholarship amount and conditions depend oView details →
