Nordic Africa Institute’s Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027 for early-career researchers (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: 6 April 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2027 Nordic Africa Institute’s Nordic Scholarship Programme. If you are an early-career researcher based in Africa, the African Scholarship Programme provides opportunities for you to come to us to work on your research for a period of two to three months. The purpose of the African Scholarship Programme is to provide opportunities for early career researchers based in Africa to work and develop their ongoing research at the Nordic Africa Institute. The scholarship offers access to the Institute’s library, hosting by the Institute’s researchers, networking opportunities and other resources that provide for a stimulating research environment.

Through the programme, the Nordic Africa Institute aims to contribute to building capacity in the production of knowledge about Africa, and to promote and establish relations with and between African and Nordic research communities. Hosting guest researchers at the Nordic Africa Institute helps the Institute to learn about current research and to benefit from networking opportunities with scholars from the continent.

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The UNIV’R Master’s Scholarship Programme 2026 for study in France for refugee students (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: 15 March 2026, 23:59 (Paris time).

Applications are now open for the 2026 UNIV’R Master’s Scholarship Programme. The UNIV’R Programme (Campus France, UNHCR, AUF) is now open for applications for Master’s-level studies in France starting September 2026. You can choose up to two masters programmes from the participating universities.

Eligibility requirements: 

Be recognized refugees (not asylum-seekers) 

Live in a first country of asylum outside the EU

Be 30 years old or younger Hold a Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) 

Have B2 level in French or English (depending on programme language)

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Arizona State University (ASU ) Mastercard Foundation Graduate Certificate Scholars Program 2026 for young Africans. (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline:  March 8th, 2026 at 23:59 GMT.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Arizona State University (ASU ) Mastercard Foundation Graduate Certificate Scholars Program. The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering scholarships for professional certificates. These flexible online programs empower you to build in-demand skills in global management or supply chain management. Participants who successfully obtain the academic certificate will be automatically entered into the Scholarship application process for fully supported online master’s degrees.

A strong expectation of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is that participants use the skills and education they gain to contribute to their communities, fostering social and economic growth in their home countries. Women, refugees and displaced persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Swedish Institute Scholarships 2026/2027 for Global Professionals for Master’s Level Studies in Sweden (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: 25 February 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals. The Swedish Institute awards academic scholarships for master’s studies in Sweden, to global professionals from a selection of countries.  The scholarship supports full-time, one- or two-year master’s studies at Swedish universities, across a wide range of English-taught programmes. Fields of study include:

Governance 

Public Health 

Entrepreneurship and Innovation 

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

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KAS Scholarship Program 2026/2027 for Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree in Germany (Funded)

 

Application Deadline: March 1st, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 KAS Scholarship Program. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. awards full scholarships for a Master’s degree (standard duration: four semesters) or a doctoral program at a university in Germany. KAS is looking for socially or politically engaged students and doctoral candidates from all disciplines who can demonstrate German language proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. Excellent academic performance and a positive attitude toward democracy, pluralism, and human rights are also required.

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Scholarships Australia Awards Masters-level Scholarships 2027 for study in Australia (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: 30 April 2026 1400 AEST

Applications are now open for the 2027 Australia Awards Masters-level Scholarships. Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

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