PhD Scholarships for Africans , 2025 - 2026

As part of its longstanding commitment to growing its population of excellent postgraduate researchers, the University is offering a number of Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships. These awards will cover the full tuition fee for International and UK postgraduate research students, commencing study on 1 October 2025. The award will apply for each year of study, up to a maximum of 3 years for full-time study and 6 years for part-time study (please note that part-time study is only available for Home/RUK students).

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) Scholarship 2025 offers a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue higher education in Germany. This prestigious program supports students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, political interest, and social commitment. It aims to foster future leaders who can contribute positively to their home countries while promoting international understanding.

Amref International University (AMIU) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, under the Learning for Life (L4L) programme, invites suitable candidates to apply for any of AMIU's three listed postgraduate degree Programmes at the institution’s School of Public Health.

The Australian National University RTP Scholarship provides funding to Universities to award scholarships to domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs.

Applications are open for the University of Auckland Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPS) Non-Residential Fellowship 2025. The University of Auckland's Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS) focuses on generating and amplifying rigorous scholarly research, particularly that which is led by those with lived experience of forcible displacement.

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 SOAS University of London Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships. Hyundai Motor Group is offering five fully funded scholarships aimed at developing experts for sustainable development in Africa. This program fosters long-term collaboration and empowers African students to create meaningful change in their communities.

Scholarship recipients will engage in networking events, seminars, and academic activities supported by the Hyundai Motor Group, ensuring long-term career support beyond their studies.

University: University of Alberta

Degree Levels: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD

Scholarship Type: Fully Funded & Partial Funding

Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities

Host Country: Canada

Application Deadline: November 1, 2025

The Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarships were set up in memory of Christine Bolt, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Kent, and were generously funded by her late husband, Ian Bolt. Successful applicants will be awarded up to £10,000 each (to include tuition fees) to support a sustained period of research in America for up to one year. In exceptional circumstances, the scholarship holders may be invited to re-apply for a further one year's funding.

Scholarships are aimed at students whose area of research has an American element and/or where the center of expertise or an important source of research material is located in the United States of America.

Applications for the IMF Youth Challenge in Economics 2025 are ongoing. This competition aims to encourage innovative thinking and provide a platform for young economists to contribute to the policy dialogue in the MENA region.

The Ministry of Education (MOE) 2025 Taiwan Scholarship Programme is designed for outstanding Nigerian students who wish to pursue undergraduate, master's, and PhD degrees in Taiwan. This initiative aims to enhance academic exchange and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Taiwan while supporting talented individuals in achieving their educational goals.