Don't Miss These Latest Scholarship Opportunities for Africa Students

 

Don't Miss These Latest Scholarship Opportunities for African Students

Gate Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 to study in the UK

 

Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme provides around 80 scholarships to exceptional students from outside the UK who want to pursue a postgraduate degree at  Cambridge in any subject offered by the University.

 

Most of the awards go to PhD students, and the selection is split into two rounds: about 25 scholarships for US applicants and about 55 for other international applicants. The scholarship however, covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge University.

 

Who Can Apply?

●       You are from any country outside the UK

●       You want to apply for one of these courses:

   i.  PhD (full-time or part-time)

   ii. MLitt (full-time)

   iii. One-year postgraduate course (full-time, with a few exceptions)

 

Selection Criteria:

You’ll be assessed based on:

●       Academic excellence

●       Clear reasons for your chosen course

●       Commitment to helping others

●       Leadership potential

 

How to Apply:

Submit your admission and funding application through the University of Cambridge Graduate Application Portal.

Make sure you complete both the course application and the Gates Cambridge funding section.

 

Deadlines:

Applicants who are not in the US: 2 December 2025 or 7 January 2026 (depends on your course)

 

All applications must be submitted by 23:59 GMT.

 

Click here to apply

 

 University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) 2026 for Master’s Studies

 The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) is now open for applications for the 2026 academic year. This scholarship is designed for excellent international students from non-EU/EEA countries who wish to pursue a Master’s degree (MSc) at the University of Twente (UT) in the Netherlands.

 

The University of Twente offers a wide range of Master’s programmes across fields such as technical medicine, robotics, data science, geo-information, engineering, and more. Whether you are a fresh graduate or a professional looking to advance your career, UT provides programmes that support both academic and personal growth.

 

Scholarship Value:

The UTS scholarship award ranges from €3,000 to €22,000 for one academic year.

 The amount is designed to help students cover part of the living and study expenses at the University of Twente.

Note: It does not include tuition fees.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for the University of Twente Scholarship:

●       You must apply separately for both the UT Master’s programme and the UTS scholarship.

●       You must have received a provisional or full admission letter into one of the eligible UT Master’s programmes starting September 2026 (academic year 2026/2027).

●        It may take up to 8 weeks after your application to receive the admission results.

●       You must have a valid student number from the University of Twente.

●       You did NOT graduate from a UT Bachelor’s or UT Master’s programme.

●       You meet the visa requirements for studying in the Netherlands (if needed).

●       You meet the English language requirements: IELTS: overall 6.5, and speaking 6.0  OR TOEFL iBT: overall 90, and speaking 20

●       You are not eligible for a Dutch student loan.

●       You must be an excellent student, usually among the top 5–10% of your class.

 

Who cannot apply?

●       Dutch students

●       EU/EEA students

●       Current UT students

●       Students applying for ITC (Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation)

●       Students applying for a pre-Master’s programme

 

Application Process

1. Apply for a Master’s programme at UT first.
2. Wait for your conditional admission letter.
3. With your admission letter and student number, you can then apply for the UTS scholarship.

Deadline: February 1, 2026

When to Apply?

Scholarship application closes in: February 1, 2026, at 16:00 CET(Master’s programmes commence in September 2026

 

Click here to apply

 

 Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2026

 The Sweden Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship supports women who want to lead innovation, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to more inclusive and sustainable societies.

If you are ready to use your STEM expertise to drive society change. SI awards scholarships for master's studies in Sweden to women in Africa and Asia. It is a fully funded master’s scholarship for women in STEM from selected African and Asian countries.

 

Scholarship Value:

●       Full tuition fee coverage (paid directly to your university).

●       SEK 12,000 monthly for living expenses.

●       SEK 15,000 travel grant (one-time).

●       Access to the SI Global Professionals Network and the Sweden Alumni Network.

 

Who Can Apply?

1. Women from one of the 10 eligible African/Asian countries.
2. Must be applying for a STEM-related master's program.
3. Must be required to pay tuition fees.
4. Must have work and leadership experience.
5. Must not have held an SI scholarship or Swedish degree.

 

Deadline: January 15,2026 ( For master's Application)

 

How to Apply

 Apply to an eligible master’s program first, then submit your scholarship application through the Swedish Institute.

 Click here to apply