A comprehensive guide to fully funded and partial scholarships available to African students seeking higher education in Europe. This list covers government-funded programs, university-specific grants, and Erasmus Mundus joint master's degrees that offer financial support for tuition, living expenses, and travel.
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Co-funded by the European Commission, these prestigious programs offer scholarships covering tuition, travel, and a monthly allowance. Students study in at least two different European countries, gaining an international degree and broad cross-cultural experience.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers extensive funding for degree-seeking students and researchers. Programs include the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses, which target students from developing countries for master's studies in fields critical to their home country's development.
While primarily associated with the US, this program funds international students from African nations to pursue graduate studies, including through partnerships with select European institutions. It provides a fully funded opportunity for academic and cultural exchange.
A scholarship program supported by the Hungarian government that allows students from participating African countries to study for free in higher education institutions in Hungary. It covers tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend for living costs.
This grant is specifically for non-EEA students, including those from Africa, who enroll in undergraduate or master's programs at participating Dutch higher education institutions. It offers a one-time payment of €5,000 to help cover initial living expenses.
The UK government’s global scholarship program enables future leaders and influencers to undertake a one-year master’s degree at any UK university. It covers all tuition fees, living expenses, airfare, and other costs for selected candidates from African nations.
NAWA offers scholarships such as the 'Poland Scholarship' for students from Africa to pursue master's and PhD studies in Poland. These funds support tuition waivers and monthly stipends, facilitating academic integration into Polish universities.
For students who do not receive a full Erasmus Mundus scholarship, this bank loan option provides favorable terms for studying in Europe. It is designed to help students from African and other non-EEA countries finance their master's degree costs.
While primarily for Japan, some bilateral agreements allow for joint degrees or exchanges involving European institutions. African students should check specific university partnerships for any cross-continental funding opportunities facilitated by Japanese academic agencies.
Offered by the Swiss Confederation, these scholarships enable researchers and students from African countries to conduct research or complete doctoral studies in Switzerland. The award covers monthly living costs and travel expenses for the duration of the research.
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides scholarships for students from African countries to study at Italian universities. These grants typically cover tuition fee waivers, health insurance, and a monthly living allowance for master's and doctoral students.
This scholarship is open to candidates from African countries wishing to pursue a master’s degree or a second master’s degree in Belgium. It provides financial assistance for the academic year, covering tuition fees and a monthly stipend.
One of the most prestigious awards for graduate study, the Clarendon Fund supports the very best applicants from any discipline. African students receive full funding for three years of postgraduate study, including college fees and a maintenance grant.
Fully funded scholarships for outstanding applicants from outside the UK to pursue postgraduate degrees. It covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge, including tuition, living expenses, and travel, for exceptional students from African nations.
The Technical University of Berlin offers specific funding opportunities for international doctoral students. African researchers can apply for scholarships that provide a monthly stipend and travel allowances to support their PhD studies in engineering and sciences.
Focused on development-related studies, this scholarship supports students from developing countries, including African nations, to pursue master’s degrees in Austria. It is designed to build capacity in areas critical for sustainable development.
Offered by one of Europe’s largest engineering universities, these scholarships are available for non-EU/EEA students. They provide partial funding for tuition fees and living costs to talented African students pursuing engineering or technology degrees.
The Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium provides various scholarships for international students. African applicants can access specific funds based on academic merit, which help offset tuition costs and support living expenses during their studies.
For students from countries without free tuition in Sweden, Lund University offers scholarships that cover 100% of the tuition fee. African students can apply for this merit-based award to pursue master’s programs in a wide range of disciplines.
While not a full scholarship, this bursary helps international students from African nations with travel costs and initial settlement. It is often available for specific master’s programs and supports students facing financial barriers to relocating to the Netherlands.