Scholarships

1. ROSA LUXEMBURG FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP 2027 The scholarship department of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung awards financial grants to highly-qualified undergraduate and doctoral students Value: Domestic: €300 monthly allowance + abroad fees International: €934 monthly allowance + additional supplements Doctoral Students: €1,450 monthly reasearch allowance Number of Awards: Not specified Level: Undergraduates, Master’s, PhD Eligible: All Deadline: Opens: Aug-20, 2026 Closes: Oct-01, 2026   Eligible Programmes: All       Apply  

1. GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS 2027 The Griffith University is offering prestigious scholarships for outstanding international students to pursue postgraduate research programs in 2026. This is a fully-funded opportunity to study at one of Australia’s top-ranked universities while gaining world-class research experience. Value: Full tuition waiver + Au$36,000/yr living stipend + Relocation support + OSHC + Paid annual sick leaves + Research funding and thesis allowance Number of Awards: Multiple Level: Masters by Research and PhD Available Fields: Engineering & IT Engineering Business & Economics Health & Medical Science Environmental Sciences Education & Humanities Science & Research Eligible Nationalities: All Participating Campuses/Locations: Gold Coast Campus Brisbane (Nathan) Campus South Bank Campus Deadline: Vary by program Eligible Programs: All Apply here 2. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS 2027 The Lincoln University Scholarship 2027 programme is a fully-funded initiative designed to support exceptional international students who are committed to sustainable development globally and are seeking to pursue postgraduate study at Lincoln University, New Zealand. Value: Full tuition waiver + Monthly living allowance + On-campus accommodation + Round-trip airfare + Comprehensive health insurance + Research and academic support + Access to global research networks and industry partners. Number of Awards: Not specified Level: Bachelors and MPhil Eligible Nationalities: All Deadline: Aug-15, 2026 (CLOSED) Eligible Programs: All Apply here 3. UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE SCHOLARSHIPS 2027 AT NEWCASTLE INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY AND RESOURCES The Lincoln University Scholarship 2027 programme at Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources is proud to offer students both affordable tuition fees alongside a competitive scholarships to support your studies. These scholarships can reduce the cost of tuition, making the University of Newcastle one of the more affordable options to study in Australia. Value: Full tuition waiver + Competitive living stipends + Funding support for up to 3.5yrs + Access to world-class research facilities and laboratories + Professional development opportunities + Industry engagement and international collaborations. Number of Awards: Not specified Level: PhD Eligible: All students Deadline: Not specified Eligible Programs: International and Domestic students Apply here 4. UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES SCHOLARSHIPS 2027 The University of New South Wales Scholarships 2027 in Australia are designed to support outstanding students from all countries who wish to pursue Masters and PhD degrees. These are prestigious, fully-funded scholarships that offer an excellent opportunity to study at a world-class  institution in a multicultural environment. Value: Full tuition waiver + Au$39,206/yr living stipend + OSHC + Access to world-class research facilities and laboratories + Professional development opportunities + Industry engagement and international collaborations. Number of Awards: Not specified Level: Masters (Research) and PhD Eligible: International and Domestic students Deadline: Aug-14, 2026 (CLOSED) Eligible Programs: All Apply here 5. UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA SCHOLARSHIPS 2027 University of Tasmania Scholarships 2027 are now open for international students from all countries of the globe who wish to pursue advanced studies in Australia. This fully funded opportunity supports talented researchers who aiming to enroll in a Master’s or PhD program for the 2027-2028 academic session. The scholarship offers generous financial assistance to cover tuition fees, living expenses, and research costs, enabling scholars to focus entirely on their academic goals in one of Australia’s leading research institutions. Value: Full tuition waiver + Au$37,500/yr living stipends + OSHC + Access to world-class research facilities and laboratories + opportunity to work on high-impact projects. Nationalities: All Level: MPhil and PhD Eligible: International and Domestic students Deadline: Vary by project and by round Eligible Programs: All Apply here 6. UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND EARMARK SCHOLARSHIPS Advance your research career in one of Australia’s leading universities. The University of Queensland is inviting applications for its 2026 Earmark PhD scholarship, offering all students the opportunity to conduct world-class research under the supervision of globally recognised academics. Value: Full tuition waiver + Au$33,511/yr living stipends + OSHC + Relocation allowance + Opportunities to engage in world-class research initiatives + Access to academic development and training programmes. Nationalities: All Level: MPhil and PhD Eligible: International and Domestic students Deadline: Oct-01, 2026 Eligible Programs: All Apply here

Mastercard Foundation Scholarships Mastercard at McGill University Mastercard at University of British Columbia Mastercard at University of Toronto McCall MacBain Scholarships 1. MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, service-oriented young people to pursue higher education and cultivate their leadership potential. Level: Undergraduate and Masters Eligible: Africans and Indigenuous Canadians Value: 100% tuition waiver (Full offer) or Ca$10,000 (Regional award) University/administrative fees Reimbursed university application fee Monthly living stipends Accomodation Visa fees Airfare to and fro Canada Mentoring, counselling, and leadership development Psychosocial, and academic support. Number of Awards: Varies by institution Deadline: Varies by institution Eligible Programs: Specific programs in Public Health, Data Science, Sustainable Agriculture, Public Policy, and Environmental Management. Apply here 2. MASTERCARD AT McGILL UNIVERSITY From 2024 to 2034, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University will bring together gifted leaders and changemakers from across Africa pursuing master’s degrees, who aspire to improve and transform nutrition, public health, public policy, and sustainable agriculture across the continent. Level: Masters Eligible: Africans and Indigenuous Canadians. Value: 100% tuition waiver (Full offer) or Ca$10,000 (Regional award) University/administrative fees Reimbursed university application fee Monthly living stipends Accomodation Visa fees Airfare to and fro Canada Mentoring, counselling, and leadership development Psychosocial, and academic support. Number of Awards: 130 Deadline: Opens: Aug-03, 2026 Closes: Aug-21, 2026 (CLOSED)   Eligible Programs: Non-Thesis: Animal Science: Sustainable Agriculture, Bioresources Engineering (Environmental Engineering), Bioresources Engineering (Integrated Food & Bioprocessing), Bioresources Engineering (Integrated Water Resources Management), Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry (Food Science), Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry (Food Safety), Human Nutrition (Project), Public Health, and Public Policy. Thesis: Animal Science, and Bioresources Engineering.   Apply here 3. MASTERCARD AT UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Building on the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC’s learnings and success, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program in the next 10 years, (2024 to 2034) is projected to support 351 graduate students in seven professional master’s degree programs. Mastercard Foundation Scholars will be provided with transformative learning through enriched educational experiences and a full range of programming that includes academic and social support, focus on student wellbeing, personal development, leadership, and transitions to dignified and fulfilling employment.   Level: Masters Eligible: Africans and Indigenuous Canadians. Value: 100% tuition waiver (Full offer) or Ca$10,000 (Regional award) University/administrative fees Reimbursed university application fee Monthly living stipends Accomodation Visa fees Airfare to and fro Canada Mentoring, counselling, and leadership development Psychosocial, and academic support. Number of Awards: 15+ Deadline: Opens: Sept-15, 2026 Closes: Sept-30, 2026 Eligible Programs: Data Science, Food Resources Economics, Food Science, Geomatics for Environmental Management, MSc./MASc., Forestry (Thesis), International Forestry, Sustainable Forest Management, and Urban Forestry Leadership. Apply here 4. MASTERCARD AT UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto (U of T) is a fully funded scholarship program for graduate studies at Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery, and knowledge creation. U of T is proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, driven to invent and innovate.   Level: Masters Eligible: Africans and Indigenuous Canadians. Value: 100% tuition waiver (Full offer) or Ca$10,000 (Regional award) University/administrative fees Reimbursed university application fee Monthly living stipends Accomodation Visa fees Airfare to and fro Canada Mentoring, counselling, and leadership development Psychosocial, and academic support. Number of Awards: 20 Deadline: To be announced Eligible Programs: Biomedical Engineering, Financial Insurance, Health Administration, Health Informatics, Health Promotion, and Occupational and Environmental Health. Apply here 5. McCALL MACBAIN SCHOLARSHIPS The McCall MacBain Scholarships are about much more than financial support. They believe in the power of community and provide scholars with opportunities to develop as interdisciplinary leaders in a complex world. This program brings together a diverse group of scholars who aspire to lead with purpose – individuals who have demonstrated leadership potential and an inner drive to make a positive impact in other people’s lives. Level: Undergraduate and Masters Eligible: International and Domestic students Value: 100% tuition waiver (Full offer) or Ca$10,000 (Regional award) University/administrative fees Ca$2,300 monthly living stipends one-time relocation grant for moving to Montreal Visa fees Airfare to and fro Canada Beginner to advanced French language courses offered through McGill Scholars not pursuing an academic term during the summer may apply for up to Ca$5,000 to pursue meaningful summer initiatives Leadership/entrepreneurship development workshops. Number of Awards: 30 (full scholarship) 100 (entrance awards) Deadline: Application opens May-26, 2026 and closes: Aug-19, 2026 (International) Sept-23, 2026 (Canada and USA) Eligible Programs: All       Apply here

1. EMU INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Ejiro M. Ukiri International Scholarship Fund offers support to post-secondary Nigerian students covering university costs, thereby removing financial barrier so more Nigerians can continue their education and reach their full potential. Value: University costs Number of Awards: Not specified Level: Undergraduates Nationality: Nigerians Deadline: Opens: Sept-01, 2026 Closes: Sept-30, 2026 Eligible: All programs     Apply here 2. NIFEMI BROWN FOUNDATION (NBF) SCHOLARSHIP 2026 The NBF Scholarship was established with a single, clear conviction: that academic ability and financial access should never be the same thing. The scholarship funds are disbursed towards undergraduate students’ academic pursuits, ensuring every naira reaches its intended purpose. Recipients are selected not only for academic performance but for evidence of character, community involvement, and resilience. Interested candidates will be required to submit a 400-worded essay. The essay prompt is: “AI is changing how people learn and work. What does the future hold for your specific course of study and how are you preparing to row and stay relevant in your chosen profession because of it?”. The essay is not a test of your ability to write perfectly. It is an opportunity to show how one thinks. Value: Full ride scholarship Number of Awards: 2 Level: Bachelor’s Nationality: Nigerians Deadline: (CLOSED) Opens: July-13, 2026 Closes: Aug-24, 2026 Eligible: All programs     Apply here 3. MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM 3.0 AT UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is one of the world’s most transformative scholarship programs for young people from sub-saharan africa—providing exceptional students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with opportunity to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees at a carefully selected network of world-class partner institution across Africa. Value: 100% tuition waiver + accommodation + Laptops + Internship and career development opportunities + books and learning materials + Leadership and mentorship support + academic and personal support throughout program + Return travel support (where applicable). Number of Awards: 30 Level: Bachelor’s, Masters, and PhD Eligible: Sub-saharan Africa Deadline: Aug-22, 2026  (CLOSED) Eligible: All programs Apply here 4. MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2027 The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is one of the world’s most transformative scholarship programs for young people from sub-saharan africa—providing exceptional students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with opportunity to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees at a carefully selected network of world-class partner institution across Africa. Value: 100% tuition waiver + accommodation + monthly living stipends + health insurance + travel expenses + books and academic materials Number of Awards: Not specified Level: Bachelor’s, Masters, and PhD Eligible: Sub-saharan Africa Deadline: Vary by institution         Eligible: African Leadership Academy, South Africa Ashesi University, Ghana Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana University of Cape Town, South Africa University of Pretoria, South Africa University of Western Cape Makerere University, Uganda Apply here 5. MULTIDISCIPLINARY MOBILITY FOR A CLIMATE RESILIENT AFRICA (MMoCRA) PROJECT The MMoCRA Project is an EU-funded mobility programme through the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme connecting leading African and European universities to strengthen climate resilience across Africa through multidisciplinary research and training. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to study at leading African universities while contributing to research that addresses some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. Value: Fully-funded Eligible: Africans Level: Masters and PhD Eligible Programs: Climate and Energy Digital Technology Critical Raw Materials Agrifood Deadline: Sept-15, 2026 Number of Awards: Masters: 44 PhD: 12 Apply here 6. NNPC/RENAISSANCE JV NIGER-DELTA POSTGRADUATE OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2026-2027 The Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Renaissance JV, TotalEnergies, AENR Joint Venture, is delighted to announce the 17th annual NNPC/Renaissance JV Niger Delta Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship for applicants from Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers State. Value: 100% tuition waiver + Living stipends + medical health insurance + TB test + visa fees + VSF appointment fees +  Number of Awards: 116 Level: Masters Eligible: Nigerians from Niger-Delta region (Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers States) Deadline: July-17, 2026 (CLOSED)   Eligible Programs: Newcastle University: MSc., Robotics & AI MSc., Sustainable Chemical Engineering MSc., Environmental Engineering MSc., Data Science & AI University of Aberdeen: MSc., Geophysics MSc., Safety & Reliability Engineering for Oil & Gas MSc., Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc., Integrated Petroleum Geoscience MSc., Data Science MSc., Renewable Energy Engineering Robert Gordon University Aberdeen: MSc., Advanced Computing MSc., Oil & Gas Engineering MSc., Drilling & Well Engineering MSc., Renewable Energy Engineering Apply here 7. SOHCAHTOA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The SOHCAHTOA Foundation undergraduate scholarship provides ₦250,000 annual financial support to Nigerian undergraduates studying at public tertiary institutions. this renewable award helps cover educational expenses and is open to fields like Engineering, Medicine, and Sciences. Applicants must maintain a strong academic record and not hold other scholarships. Value: ₦250,000/yr until graduation Number of Awards: Not specified Level: Bachelors Eligible: Nigeria Deadline: CLOSED Eligible Programs: Administration STEM Humanities Law Apply here 8. WOLE OGUNYEMI POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP The Wole Ogunyemi Foundation postgraduate scholarship offers financial support to graduate students in Nigerian universities. Selected awardees receive cash prize of ₦250,000 to cover a range of educational expenses including tuition and university fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. Value: Tuition support + Research and academic support + Learning materials + other academic-related expenses Number of Awards: Not specified Level: Masters and PhD Eligible: Nigeria Deadline: Sept-30, 2026 Eligible Programs: All Apply here

1. KNIGHT-HENNESSY SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2027 AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY Each year, up to 100 future global leaders will be Knight-Hennessy scholars. Knight-Hennessy scholars span all seven schools at Stanford University and bring a wide array of diverse academic experiences prior to enrolling at Stanford. Knight-Hennessy scholars are surrounded by fellow Stanford graduate students solving complex problems from different disciplinary approaches.   Value: 100% tuition waiver + Monthly living stipends + Annual travel grant + Health insurance + Academic stipends + Associated fees Eligible Countries: All Number of Awards: 100 Level: Masters and PhD Deadline: Opens: June-01, 2026 Closes: Oct-06, 2026 Eligible Programs: All     Apply here 2. MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2026 The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 is one of the world’s most transformative and fully-funded scholarship programs for young people from Sub-saharan Africa, providing exceptional students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees at carefully selected institutions in USA. Value: 100% tuition waiver + Monthly living stipends + Accommodation + Travel expenses + Health insurance + Books and academic materials Eligible Countries: Sub-saharan Africa Eligible Institutions: Arizona State University (ASU) University of California, Berkeley (UC-Berkeley) Wellesley College Level: Bachelor’s and Masters Deadline: Varies by institution Eligible Programs: All Apply here