Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 African Development Bank (AfDB) Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program. This scholarship is open to applicants from African Development Bank member countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a graduate degree program in energy development and related disciplines.
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Applications are now open for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat Internship Program. The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.
The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
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Botlhale Boikanyo is an award-winning South African poet, actress, speaker, and youth advocate whose journey from becoming the first poet and youngest winner of South Africa's Got Talent at the age of 11 has evolved into a powerful platform for youth empowerment and social change. As the founder of the Botlhale Boikanyo Foundation, she has dedicated her work to amplifying young voices, championing education and self-expression, and inspiring a new generation of African changemakers through the power of storytelling. Through her advocacy and leadership, she has inspired young people to use their voices and engage in shaping policies and solutions that affect their lives and futures.
As Regional ICPD Youth Champion, Botlhale will work alongside UNFPA to amplify the voices of young people across East and Southern Africa and advocate for accelerated action towards achieving the commitments of the ICPD Programme of Action. She will support efforts to advance bodily autonomy, gender equality, access to quality sexual and reproductive health services, and meaningful youth participation in decision-making processes.
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Speaking on her appointment, Botlhale Boikanyo said:
“My hope and dream is to live in a world where every young person, especially women and girls, has the freedom and opportunities to shape their own future and is included in the rooms where decisions about their lives are made. Being a UNFPA Champion is another step towards turning that vision into reality. It is an opportunity to amplify the voices of young people through storytelling across our region, and advocate for investments that uphold the rights, dignity, well-being and potential of every young person everywhere.”
The appointment comes at a critical moment for the region, where young people in Africa constitute a significant share of the global youth population of 1.9 billion and are leading transformative efforts in their communities. Yet many continue to face barriers to education, healthcare, employment, and opportunities to meaningfully participate in decisions that affect their lives. She believes that storytelling is a catalyst for social change and that young people must not only be heard, but meaningfully included in shaping the decisions that affect their lives and futures.
As Regional ICPD Youth Champion, Botlhale will use her energetic presence and platform to engage with young people, policymakers, civil society, and development partners to advocate for investments and policies that uphold the rights, dignity, and potential of every young person.
Applications are now open for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat Internship Program. The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.
The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
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Applications are now open for the 2026 ECOWAS Regional Business Incubation Programme, an initiative under the ECOWAS Youth and Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme (EYWEP) implemented by the ECOWAS Centre for Youth and Sports Development with technical and financial support from AUDA-NEPAD.
The programme is designed to identify and support young entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas through a structured incubation programme that helps transform ideas into viable and sustainable businesses.
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Applications are now open for the 2027 South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Postgraduate Bursaries. SANSA provides post graduate degree bursaries to contribute to the national target for qualified post-graduates in science and engineering.
SANSA offer bursaries to Bachelor of Science and engineering students pursuing their honours, masters or doctoral qualifications in the following fields, but are not limited to just these:
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Applications are now open for the 2026 DAAD Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture. This scholarship programme offers you the opportunity to continue your education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study in the field of architecture. The scholarships also promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues.
Requirements
You can apply if you have gained a first university degree in the areas of Architecture, Interior Design, Monument Conservation and Building in Existing Contexts/Reconditioning of Old Buildings, Urban Design/Urban Development, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning at the latest by the time they commence their scholarship-supported study programme.
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Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 ACU Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth Studentships Program. The Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth PhD Studentships provide support for research projects on Commonwealth-related themes in the humanities and social sciences.
Proposed research must meet at least one of the following criteria:
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Applications are now open for the 2026 One Young World Leading Scholarship Program. The Leading Scholarship is designed specifically to identify and support outstanding young leaders from countries that are often under-represented at global forums and decision-making spaces.
If you are a young leader who is devising meaningful strategies to build a more sustainable world, One Young World is looking to bring you to our next annual Summit. Apply to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 – 6 November via the One Young World flagship Leading Scholarship.
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Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships. The Heinrich Böll Foundation offers prestigious scholarship opportunities for highly motivated international students and doctoral candidates who wish to pursue higher education in Germany. These scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence, social engagement, democratic values, and environmental sustainability.
The programme
primarily targets talented students and researchers from DAC (Development Assistance Committee) countries who aim to pursue a Master’s degree or PhD in Germany. The foundation supports individuals who demonstrate strong academic performance, political awareness, and commitment to social justice, human rights, and environmental responsibility.
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Applications are now open for the 2027 KOICA Scholarship Program. The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is now accepting applications for the 2027 KOICA Scholarship Program, offering fully funded Master’s and Doctoral degree opportunities at leading South Korean universities.
Designed to develop future leaders from developing countries, the scholarship provides advanced academic training, leadership development, and exposure to South Korea’s innovation ecosystem.
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Applications are now open for the 2026 NNPC–SNEPCo Postgraduate Scholarship. Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), in partnership with NNPC Limited and co-venture partners, invites applications for the 2026 NNPC–SNEPCo Postgraduate Scholarship.
The scholarship supports one-year Master’s degree programmes at the University of Aberdeen and Newcastle University in the United Kingdom.
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Applications are now open for the 2026 Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarship. Since 1970 the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung awards scholarships to international students from around the world to study and research in Germany. The scholarship program is aiming at international students and graduates who have acquired a university degree and who intend to complete postgraduate or master studies, doctoral studies or a research stay of at least four semesters at a university in Germany.
Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, KAS offer scholarships to international students and PhD candidates who plan to begin or continue their studies at a German university.
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Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 AIMS Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences for Teachers (MMST) Program. The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana invites applications for a two-year Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences for Teachers (MMST) program. This is a special training for teachers of mathematics in Africa.
The AIMS MMST is a professional program designed to provide current teachers of mathematics an opportunity to expand the knowledge of its participants in mathematical foundations relating to core secondary school curricula, and applications of modern mathematics. Coupled with significant mathematical concepts, the program is enriched with relevant pedagogy courses to challenge its students to investigate new, innovative and research-informed methods of knowledge transfer.
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Applications are now open for the 2027 CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships. Dr Cecil Renaud, a well-known Durban Philanthropist, established The Cecil Renaud Educational and Charitable Trust in 1988. Dr Renaud passed away on 3 June 1993 and bequeathed the residue of his estate to the Trust. Shortly after the Trust became active, the trustees established the Overseas Scholarship.
The Overseas Scholarship, granted annually to one or two students, is awarded for a maximum of two years for post-graduate study (Masters degree (or equivalent) or PhD) in the United Kingdom at a university of the student’s choice.
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Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Fulbright South African Research Scholar Program. The Fulbright South African Research Scholar Program (SARSP) is an opportunity for South African university faculty or research institute professionals to conduct research in their field of expertise at a U.S. academic or research Institution for a period of 3 to 9 months. A research grant enables the scholar to perform high-level research at a U.S. academic or research institution, aimed at strengthening academic programs or curricula at his/her home institution. Qualifying applicants have a proven track record of productive scholarly research, teaching and publication. Research programs of 3 to 9 months are commenced between August 1, 2027 and March 31, 2028; to be completed by December 31, 2028.
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Applications are now open for the 2027 University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program. The University of Pretoria (UP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program has been offering scholarships and wraparound support to high achieving young Africans pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate (Honours and Masters) degrees since January 2014. The University and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program entered into phase 2 agreement December 2023 to support more young people on the continent. In January 2024 a new phase 2 cohort commenced with their studies.
The target groups are young Africans who are academically talented young people facing economic and social barriers inclusive of those living with disabilities and internally displaced persons/refugees that will contribute to the transformation of the continent through their knowledge, skills, attitudes and values evidenced by their leadership. Community service and internships are essential components of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program including entrepreneurship. Upon the completion of their studies, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni commit to give back in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of their communities and the continent.
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Applications are now open for the 2027 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships. The program is administered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), offers fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue postgraduate study and research at Japanese universities. The 2027 intake targets research students seeking to undertake master’s, doctoral, or non-degree research programmes in Japan.
This scholarship is designed to strengthen international academic exchange while developing researchers who contribute to global knowledge production and foster long-term cooperation between Japan and their home countries.
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Applications are now open for the 2026 MTN Foundation Scholarships. MTN Foundation in 2010, established the MTN Foundation Scholarships Program, an annual award that recognizes and rewards eligible high performing students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions in 3 categories:
MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS)
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