Scholarships for African Students
FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Heriot-Watt University – African Watt Club Fund
- The African Watt Club Fund was set up in May 2009 and aims to generate between £10,000 and £40,000 per year to allow scholarships of up to £10,000 to be awarded to students from Africa who would otherwise be unable to attend the University, due to financial restrictions.
- The criteria for the award of the Scholarship can be found by clicking here. We plan to award the first Scholarship(s) in June 2010 in time for the academic year commencing in September 2010.
List of FREE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS – CLICK HERE
- International Scholarship Program for Africa (4). VALUE: $100,000 ($25,000 x 4 years). Must be citizen of an African country. To renew — maintain high academic standing (7.8 on a 9-point York scale) in each academic year at York
Canadian Undergraduate International Student Scholarships
- Canadian Universities offer a world class education and generous scholarships to international students. Here’s our list of the best opportunities.
U.S. Undergraduate International Student Scholarships
- Numerous US Universities offer scholarships for international students. We list only the best opportunities here.
TOP 10 Undergraduate Scholarships
- We’ve examined scholarship opportunities from 100’s of schools and only these make our TOP 10 list.
FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Australian Development Scholarship Program (ADS)
- The Africa ADS program provides academic scholarships to undertake Master Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas to nationals of Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, South Africa, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia and Botswana. There website is designed to be a useful tool for you to find out more information about the scholarships eligibility criteria, country specific details, the institutions at which the scholarships can be undertaken, information about Australia and the regions where the institutions are located as well as details on the forum (chat room) and alumni to connect with past and present awardees.
- Originally set up by Dorothy Hodgkin, Chancellor of the University, 1970-1988, for students in Africa. The scholarship is given to students from Developing Countries where they cannot receive higher education for political or social reasons. Hodgkin scholars are usually expected, after their year at Bristol, to impart their knowledge to their fellow countrymen.
- MOHAMEDALI KARIMJEE TRUST
- Grants to African students to study in the UK. Write to the correspondent at the address below enclosing a stamped addressed envelope. Mrs E Gray, Assistant, Karimjee Jivanjee & Co UK, 21 Whitefriars Street, London EC4Y 8JJ (020-7583 3768).
- The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust – African Scholarship. The scholarship is open to all successful applicants on the Sloan Fellowship who are African nationals and reside in Africa.
- Looking for the best scholarships offered for Graduate study. Here’s our TOP 10 list of best choices.
FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS – PH.D. FELLOWSHIPS
- A competitive fellowship program for bright, highly motivated African students interested in pursuing a master’s degree at American University in Cairo (AUC).
- The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July.
Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships
- Provides up to eight new full-fee scholarships to be available in 2007/2008 to new full-time international taught postgraduate students from Africa. Coverss 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year. Funded through a combination of generous external funding and University funds. Standards required are very high. Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintanence costs through other sources.
Malaria Capacity Development Consortium (MCDC) – PhD Programme
- The MCDC PhD programme offers support to candidates of high academic calibre who can demonstrate a strong commitment to research relevant to the prevention or control of malaria.
- A rigorous procedure will be used to select the most able African students to pursue PhD studies based in the African countries participating in the programme – Ghana, Malawi, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda. Approximately 20 students will be selected, and each allocated to one of the five African partner universities.
University of Bath – Steve Huckvale Scholarships
- are now available from this academic year for international students born in an African country to study a postgraduate taught programme in the field of Engineering or Management.
- The scholarship is worth £5000 and will be paid in two instalments of £2500 each. The taught postgraduate scholarship is for one year only and cannot be deferred to a later year. The Steve Huckvale Scholarship can be held with other awards from the University of Bath (such as the University of Bath scholarships). It will be paid in two instalments at the beginning of each semester (October and January) and the second payment will be subject to satisfactory academic performance.
The Wadsworth African Fellowships
- Provides support for African students undertaking study leading to a Ph.D. at a South African university that can provide them with international-level training in anthropology (including biological anthropology and archeology).
- Wenner-Gren Foundation has other fellowships/grants for international students.
- This TOP 10 list provides a variety of options. When searching for a scholarship start here. This comprehensive list of websites provides the information and resources that you will need to succeed in your search.
Hi am Patrick age 19 years, from Kenya , I am need of a sponsor to help me in pursuing a degree in economics. my mother is a teacher as well as the bread winner in a family of four children and one dad,. my dad got retrenched ages ago and the story remains that, retrenched. My mum is not able to cater for all that so at times we have to do some hard labor to help with little responsibilities in the house. now my education, and that of my big sister and my small brother is at stall because of no funds, my small sister big still in secondary has is easy to find. please take me in us a beneficiary or better still together with my siblings.
thank you for helping me with a base to air my side of the story, thank you once more and God bless
I am enderias from Ethiopia i am looking to study medicine if you give me an opportunity to study there will be very happy.use my email enderias40@yahoo.com
I do appreciate your outline above of possible sources of funding for the different categories. I am particularly concerned that my plight is captured in the information given above.
I am a GHANIAN undergraduate PUBLIC HEALTH student at UNIVERSITY OF GHANA -LEGON school of public health in dire need of funds to enable me progress wth my studies. Could somebody or organisation possibly help me out.I am in need of financial assistance or a scholarship from an individual or an organization. I have searched thousands of scholarships, grants and loans in the internet and I still cannot find a scholarship I am eligible to study in my own country Ghana.
I will be glad for that contribution towards the attainment of my professional goals. I look forward for your invaluable support.
I am a Nigerian who have a strong interests in Physics and Mathematics.My experiences have given me the passion for these subjects.I will like to further my education along either of this field of science; Bachelor of Science in Mathemetics or Physics.By doing this I will be fulfilling my dreams in life and it will be an instrumental factor for me to make great changes in my society.
I want a full scholarships in these fields in any parts of Europe, Middle East or America.I will be pleased to hear from you soon.
I have a letter of offer to do masters in demography from the university of Southampton and am looking for well wishers to assist me pay for the fees. Am to start this September 2010 and I feel I may not have sufficient funds to enable me realize my whole life time dream. Please Help me.
dear sir
am a zambian citizen in southern central african and in dear need of further education in accounting and finance. I have done some levels of study in accounts up to almost diploma leve locally with the zambia institute of chartered accountants -zica. Now because of my difficulty finacial situation i have gone through since my primary school to date iam unable to do it own my own. For this reason am appealing to organisations like you to help me with a schoolarship even on loan i will be so gratefull.
this is my humble appeal. thank
Sir/Madam,
I am a male Malawian with an admission at ESAMI Malawi branch for MBA 2010/2011 academic year. Had a private sponsor (AN INDIVIDUAL) but has faced various economic problems such that he cannot support me any more and it is a bad luck for me to let this admission go.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I can be contacted on +265888999920/265993353560
or bandap@unhcr.org
Good day, i am a nigerian girl, i finished my secondary school in 2009 nd i have always dreamt of continuing my education abroad. The problem is that my dad said he cannot afford it. I finished with 7 credits in my WAEC examinations. I want to study mass communications and i will be very glad if i will be considered. Please can the application form be sent to me when ready?
I am Bisrat from Ethiopia.I am a student of Management at Unity University located in Ethiopias capital Addis Ababa.I have good grades in my studies.I need your aid in finding the appropriate scholarship and in finding also financial fundings as i have problem with it.
Dear Sponsors
I am writing you from Lusaka – Zambia and I am an orphan. My father died when I was a week old. My mother died when I was 2 years old. I have been raised by my sister who has been struggling a lot to take care of my sisters and brothers. She is a single mother who has her own children to look after. Life has been quiet difficult for us. She managed to take me to school with a lot of difficulties. I completed High School last year in 2009. My intentiion is to study Journalism and am in need of sponsors to pay my school fees at college so that when I finish I can find a job and be able to help others as well.
Your assistance will be highly appreciated and looking forward to hearing from you soon.
My contact email is: lucymuyunda@yahoo.com
Lucy
TO ANY SPONSOR/ WELL-WISHER
I am a Malawian, holder of Diploma in Clinical Medicine. I have great commitment to further my education in Medicine. I have a place at Moi University in Kenya to study Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) starting in January 2011. I am looking for sponsors to help me realise my dream career of being a Medical Doctor, so I help the general population. For your information, Malawi is one of the countries worst hit by shortage of Medical Doctors; ratio standing at about 1 Doctor to 25,000 patients.
Any sponsor can reach me through:
E-mail: tsimkonda@yahoo.com;
Mobile: +265999718622
Your sponsorship is appreciated.
Yours,
Twambilire
I am Getahune Kebede Geresu from Ethiopia. I have graduated from Bahir Dar university, Ethiopia in 1999 and i am an employee of Ethiopian Telecom. first of all thanks for your cooperation to sponsor Africans. i am one of the Africans students who want your help. when i come to my core point, i have applied to one of the European university for MSc and i got an admission but i cant get the scholarship due to the limited number of scholar so any one who want sponsor me can contact me via email: getkeb2005@yahoo.com. Mobile no:- +251911508747
Thanks for your Collaboration.
Your sincerly
Getahune Kebede
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I a public health professional interested in furthering my studies in public health with specialisation in epidemiology. I am looking for suitable funding to assist me pursue a postgraduate diploma in epidemiology. The total cost coverage is 26000USD. Kindly contact me using the following email address: vukaggz@yahoo.com
Regards
Linda
I am a Sierra leonean, I am a very abitious student, i am a first year student at the university of Sierra Leone
i came across your wedsite i want to become a beneficiaris of your scholarship. I an in pure and applied science faculty, reading geology. I am asking you please send me your application package when your program starts to enable me to apply. I will be most grateful
I am writing here to seek individuals, organizations, or foundations to assist me to meet my dream of doing MSc Health Economics. I am a male aged 32 working with the Ethiopia, Arbaminch Hospital. I have a bachelor degree on Economics Arbaminch University and also diploma In Environmental Health
It has been my interest to specialize on Health Economics since . Considering the Health Status of my country with a critical shortage of Health Work force especially Health Economics, It real need individual with a good knowledge on how to address these problems.
I want to study this course so as I can be able to join the available few colleagues in this area to come up with highly appreciated and possible approaches, strategies, plans, policies on solving critical health problems.
In Ethiopia there is no any institution offering this course so it has been so difficult for me to get Government scholarship for this course since most of Government scholarships are within the country.
Also considering my low salary and home (parents) responsibilities i have failed to be able to meet my dream.
I real ask for support at least to meet my objective to study this course. I will appreciate to get responses from anyone who is willing to help me
Thank You in Advance
Ddecon2008@yahoo.com
Demeke Debebe
Ethiopia,
Arbaminch Hospital
Po. Box 25128
Tell 2510468811784
I am a Pastor serving the Lord in Zambia and i would like to study at Moorlands Bible College in England and my application is in the process at the moment. .As a Pastor i need to be trained in order to preach without compromising the word and to be relevant both to the Church and my coomunity. My main concern at the moment is how to raise funds to be in college by September 2010. Kindly help me to pray and those who can assist me practically i can always appreciate your practical support. My training is all to the Glory of God and for the extension of His own Kingdom here on earth even as we see the Glorious appearing of the Lord drawing near.
I’m a Zimbabwean young men studying at Fort Hare,I’ve been trying to look for a scholarship that I’m eligible to, but I’m failing. What do I do?
Hello, I have been offered a place at Leeds to study, MA in health management and Policy, I had planned to apply for JJ/World bank scholarship but I received the offer at a time that I couldn’t beat the deadline of 31 March, Anybody with the idea where I try.
walodoch@hotmail.com
I am a medical undergraduate student in a Nigerian university. I have just two sessions left for me to complete my program. Colud you please link me with any organization that can help me out with tuition for this last two academic session. I seen to be stuck financially. thank you.
Dear sir/madam
I am a young, enthusiastic, responsible and professional IT specialist. I have been involved in computer and electronics training and maintenance as well as developing software for the last eight years in different capacities in different institutions. These have helped me to participate in development activities related to my area of specialization.
Professionally, I am trained at Bsc Degree level in Computer Science and Diploma in Electricity/Electronics and English language. I have been serving as electronics technician, instructor, trainer and practitioner in different institutions of higher learning. I taught and acted as a technician in the field at the University (Department of English), and Engineering College and Ministry of Education.
As you know, I am from least developed country and therefore prefer if you could find me a University that will give me scholarship or education under loan or installment basis.
Hope I will hear from you soon.
Sincerely yours
Bereded Agmasie
I am a Ugandan who has just completed a Bsc in horticulture with a CGPA of 4.2,i did my research in biological control of the twospotted spider mite. I would love to pursue an Msc in crop science from abroad.Please help
I am Zimbabwean working for a Non-governmental organisation. I have a Masters of Management (Information Technology) seeking financial assistance to pursue a Doctor in Information Technology program with Charles Sturt University – Australia
Hello, I am a doctor seeking loan or funds to finish the final lap of a master in ultrasonology medical.
I will work for such concern or pay back after the program. mail to edisonproff@ahoo.co.uk for your condition.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Sirs,
Thanking you very much for such a forum where people in need can seek help. Great Job.
I am a medical dcotor on the final lap of my master in ultrasonology medical. I humbly ask for individuals or organizations who would help with the tuition fees. I am willing to work for such concern or pay back after the program.
thanking you i advance.
I am a nigerian having a dream of becoming a pilot but it is very expensive i need a financial aid to helop me achieve my dreams. The total amount i need is 7,400,000 naira
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Iam a Zambian male, working in Zambia and iam looking for financial assistance. I was offered a place at UNITEC new Zealand to start a Master of Science Degree in Medical Radiation Technology in 2009 and 2010 but could not find the funds or sponsors for me to go school. Because of these huddles, i tried to apply localy ( UGANDA- Africa) and i have been offered to do a Master of Science degree in Medical Imaging. This program is not available in my country actually the highest level in this field in my country is a Diploma. After completing my Diploma, i wnet on to do a BCs in Radiography in scotland through self sponsorship. But this time around i am unable to sponsor myself. kindly help me source funds to enable me study. The program starts in August this year. Just to highlight one thing, Currently there in only one person in my country with an MSc in Medical imaging, and one public Radiologist. When it comes to the man power in Medical Imaging in my country, we are far below any thing. Meaning one Radiologist caters for all the 12 million people in the country and that is why the few radiographers now work as ” Radiologist” Please help me source some financial assistance to enable me gain knowledge and help my people.
Thanking you in anticipation and looking forwardto hearing from you.
Kind Regards,
Chileka.
I am a Zimbabwean student studying Law with University of South Africa and i am looking for assistance in financing my studies and i have managed to take myself to second year and now things are so demanding and i am trying so hard to keep myself in College.
I am praying praying everyday and i am quite positive that there is something for me to help complete my dream career.
Kindly advise me of how i can benefit from this scheme.
Kind Regards
Dear Sir/Madam
I am a PhD student at Egerton University Kenya. I have been paying for my fees after failing to secure a sponsorship for my PhD study. I am enquiring if your organization can assist me with funding for my field research work to be able to complete my degree to serve the farming community better. I have been able to pay part my tuition fees and kindly request for your assistance. I have successfully completed the taught course and planning to embark on the thesis research project. My proposed study is on water and fertilizer management in seed potato production. Please assist me fund my education.
Thank you.
Geofrey K. Gathungu
+254722429519
gkgathungu@yahoo.com
hi,
Am a kenyan at scott university i need $5000 to be able to continue with second year currently a,m at home for lack of school fees.
rgds,
kituku
Elisa is a Motswana student from Botswana, left with only 1 year at high school who wants to pursue an animal vet course in Austalia.
Kindly help her register so that the minute she gets her results she forwards them to yourselves.
Sir/Ma,
I,am a nigerian, I have secured an undergraduate admission to study Information Technology at the southern cross university in Australia with no hope of school fees payment. Please kindly advise me of how I can benefit from this scheme so that I can realise my dream of studying for a degree. I am hoping for your prompt response. Thanks in anticipation.
I am ethiopian and now Iam 3rd year physiotherapy student in gondar university
Iwant to learn MSC IN PHYSIOTHERAPY if I get a chance
berihun from ethiopia
I consider a postgraduate degree (MBA/Msc) in Human Resources Management a ‘must’ to enhance my career practice as a human resource practitioner with 8 years experience. I look forward to securing a scholarship that will help achieve this in a Top University in UK.
Dotun JEGEDE, Nigeria
I’m a Ugandan who has graduated from Makerere University in B.A Education.but i would like to go for masters. but i have no support in terms of finance.So if you are there and you can assist me in any case.please do and God will reward you.My email is edrine5@yahoo.co.uk. My mobile number is +256712057024
i am a Tanzanian who has currently graduated from the National Institute of transport in the year 2009, and been awarded an Advanced Diploma in Freight Clearing & Forwarding with upper second class.My great ambition is to persue Masters Degree in Business adminstration or masters in shiping business., unfortunately my financial capacity is very low i am looking for sponsors to enable me to persue masters degree. for further details please see these contacts
thanks for this space that enable me to hear out my views and comments.
tenganamba2000@yahoo.com
+255 719183397
I am a kenyan student admitted at makerere university academic year 09/10 persuing BA Mass communication. i am in need of financial assistance so as to complete my education, through Gods grace i completed 1st semester but with a big balance. i completed form 4 in 2005 at a kenyan school, due to lack of fees i stayed home for the whole of 2006 i later joined A levels in Uganda where i attained 21 points and got admission for the above course, i completed the 1st semester but with a big balance. Thus i am kindly looking for financial assistance to complete this 3 year course.
I pray for a favourable reply from you. thank you
i am a sierra leonean who just finish his high school in 2005 but lack finance to proceed in my education so I look forward to hearing from you and all the best.
I am a Liberian and upting for a graduate study assistance, preferable a full scholarship/fellowship to study computer science. But whenever I check most of the websites for opportunities, my country Liberia is never mention.I am a 2003 graduate from high school .
My submission is,I want to continue my education but lacks the financial support and kindly request through this medium for one from any God fearing and promoter of education and,or organization.
I look forward to hearing from you and all the best
I am a Liberian and upting for a graduate sutdy assistance, preferable a full scholarship/fellowship to study Development Studies. But whenever I check most of the websites for opportunities, my country Liberia is never mention.I am a 2003 graduate from the University of Liberia where I was schooled in Mass Communication with minor in Sociology.
My submission is,I want to continue my education but lacks the financial support and kindly request through this medium for one from any God fearing and promoter of education and,or organization.
I look forward to hearing from you and all the best.
I’m a kenyan n a partial ophan. I Cleared high school last year with grade B plain of 61 points, 3 points short of what is required to get to be admitted in public universitiy under the government’s loan for higher education program, n I cant afford cash to get myself admitted to the univesity.
I have always had huge dreams for me n my family, n I think they shouldn’t be shatterd just like that, jst because I was 3 points short, that is why i kindly ask if may please consider me in one of our scholarships. You would not only change my life but also others who look up to me. Thank you.
lm Tatenda currently studying at Solusi University . lm looking for assistance from anyone who can in the name of Christ .lm doing my second year first semester ,doing an accounting degree. Currently my parents are struggling so hard to pay my fees
Im looking forward to your response in the name of JESUS
thank you in advance
Sir/Madam, I am a female Tanzanian with an admission at Mzumbe University in Tanzania for MBA (Corporate Management) for 2009/2010 academic year. Had a private sponsor (AN INDIVIDUAL) but has faced various economic problems such that she cannot support me any more and it is a bad luck for me to let this admission go.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Dear sir:
I am Daniel Tikabo.I am 25 years old and have come from a Christian orphange center here in Mekelle, capital of Tigray ,a region in Ethiopia.I have obtained my first Degree from Mekelle university in English language teaching scoring 3.08 of avarage. I have a dream in being helped and help myself and my nation after i become somebody enough.I am interested in studying any social science and humanities for my Masters program.Hoping you will be there to help me acieve my goals, i am requesting if there is a way you can do something for me to get thetre and study. I thank you heartily for the cooperation and generousity you will provide me with in advance.
With Regards,
Daniel Tikabo
dear sir,
i shall be happy if i am awarded a scholarship to study computer science and management at the university of wisconsin here in ghana. i am from a very poor family .and can not afford the fees.thank you
I am an orphan who has no financial back up for school fees hence in need of a benefactor or helper to sponsor my education at undergraduate level in uganda martyrs university first year pursing bachelor of science agric 2009-2012
Hullo,i kindly request anyone with information about african scholarship schemes to assist me.Iam a 26 year old female intersested in persuing a Msc in Information Systems managment .i have a first Class degree in Information Technology from Makerere University in Uganda.contact me on this address: uagie2003@yahoo.com
Dear Sir/Madam,
I write from Liberia, West Africa. When searching the internet for a scholarship opportunity, I came across you website. I have interest in becoming one of the beneficiaries of your scholarship opportunities from West Africa.
I am a high school graduate. When graduating from the 12th Grade class, I had 93.1% yearly average and a GPA of 3.7. I am sure to perform to the best of your espectation when consider for your scholarship program.
I will like to take on an undergraduate course in Banking and Finance when considered. I therefore ask that you please send me your application package when your program starts to enable me apply.
Dear sir/ Madam,
Iam Ugandan, with BSC. Forestry. I have been admitted at Makerere University (Uganda) for MBA to start August/ Septeber 2009. $10,000 financial aid will be exclusive to achieve my MBA (Finance option) in 2 years.
I will be very grateful if my application is considered.
Best Regards
Daphne
I am a Zimbabwean student studying in South Africa at the University of Cape town and i am looking for assistance in financing my studies here in South Africa i have managed to take myself to second year and now things are so demanding and i am trying so hard to keep myself in College.
I have been praying night and day for this and i am sure there is something for me when there is still hope like this.
Kind Regards
Adrian
i m a tanzanian a complited at university of dar es salaam ,B A in history and political science , so i would like to get assistance of scholarship and other grand so what i can do?
help me please
My name is Portiphar Chamgwera, from Malawi in central Africa . I would like to become a pastor and I have been accepted to study bachelor of theology degree as a correspondence student by the Nazarene Theological College of South Africa.
The problem I am having is that I have managed to source only one third of the fees. Total amount of fees is R24500 and what I have sourced is R8000 (South African Rand).
I am therefore looking for a scholarship to assist me with the remaining balance. What can I do to get the scholarship?
I thank you in advance for you kind assistance.
Portiphar Chamgwera
Malawi .
I am Tewodros Demeke from Ethiiopia graduated in agriculture from my country Alemaya university.I want to continue my education related to my feild, so what can u help me.
thank u
I’m a 24 year old female from Botswana currently pursuing an MA in History at a Canadian Institute. I am in need of financial assistance or a scholarship from an individual or an organization. I have searched thousands of scholarships, grants and loans in the internet and I still cannot find a scholarship I am eligible for. Overall, scholarships for African students studying overseas are too limited. If you are willing to help or have any information on where I can find financial assistance to pursue my degree please help or email me at bpis84@hotmail.com.
I am looking forward to your continued support.
Thank you very much
Winnie
I do appreciate your outline above of possible sources of funding for the different categories delineated. I am particularly concerned that my plight is probably not captured in the information given above.
I am a Ugandan undergraduate medical student at Moi University school of medicine in dire need of funds to enable me progress wth my studies. Could somebody or organisation possibly help me out.
I will be glad for that contribution towards the attainment of my professional career goal of becoming an Endocrinologist. I look forward for your invaluable support.
Denis Olweny Otika
Tel: +256772191365