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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The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Bursary Program 2026 for young South Africans (R40 000,00 per academic year)

Application Deadline: October 31st, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Bursary Program. The City of Johannesburg Municipality is committed to provide skills development and educational opportunities, not only for its employees, but also for the Johannesburg community members. The City is offering 200 bursaries to South African youth, who permanently reside in Johannesburg, to pursue full-time undergraduate studies in one of the following fields:African travel guides.

• Actuarial Science International Relations and Protocol
• Build Environment (Architecture, Construction, Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying)
• Legal
• Commerce Logistics
• Community Services Marketing
• Emergency Management Services Municipal Governance (Monitoring and Evaluation)
• Engineering (All Fields) Real Estate (Property Management, Property Valuation)
• Health (All Fields) Geo Information Science (GIS)
• Finance (Accounting, Auditing, Small Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Treasury,
  Economists) Information Technology and Management (All Fields)

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University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation On-campus Postgraduate Scholarships 2026/2027 for young Africans (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: 21 November, 2025 17:00 (GMT)

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation On-campus Postgraduate Scholarships. The program recruit exceptional young people with great academic and leadership experience who have overcome barriers to their education and are committed to pursuing their studies on-campus.

Eligibility Requirements

You must meet the eligibility criteria to apply:

• Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh for a relevant degree programme listed. You will generally need to have achieved the equivalent of a UK Second Class (Upper) Bachelor’s (Hons) degree or higher. 

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Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship 2026/2027 for mid-career Journalists to study at the University of Michighan-USA (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship. The Knight-Wallace Fellowships offer accomplished journalists two rare commodities: time and resources. Journalists eager for growth and deeply committed to the future of journalism spend an academic year at the University of Michigan to access the resources of a world-class university and dive into a journalism project. Areas of focus can include but are not limited to sharpening professional skills, addressing a challenge facing your newsroom, digging into data and research for a long-term reporting project, or developing a journalism venture.

Eligibility Requirements 

Qualified applicants must have a minimum of five years of experience and be currently working in some aspect of journalism for a news organization or as an independent journalist. The program is looking for a diverse range of journalists, including reporters, editors, data experts, visual journalists, audio producers, engagement specialists, designers, developers, entrepreneurs and organizational change agents.

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Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026/2028 for Graduate study in France (Fully Funded to France)

Application Deadline: 4th January 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026/2028 Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is open to students who are admitted onto a master’s programme at Sciences Po and who meet the eligibility criteria for the scholarship. Students receive the scholarships and financial aid throughout the two years of their master’s programme.

Only admitted students to a master’s programme at Sciences Po can join the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po. You can apply to any of the Master’s degree programmes offered at Sciences Po’s Graduate Schools, except the dual degree programmes and the one year master’s programme.

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The University of Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme 2026/2027 for young Africans (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: January 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 University of Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge enables talented young Africans to pursue a master’s degree and grow their leadership potential at one of the world’s leading universities.

Selection criteria include:Master's Program Directory Outstanding intellectual ability A desire and commitment to contribute to climate resilient and sustainable futures for Africa and the world at large Leadership potential

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Application Deadline: 30 November 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2026.

IOC Dakar Youth Olympic Games (YOG)  Young Reporters Programme. The next edition of the Young Reporters Programme, which will run during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Sixteen aspiring sports journalists from around the world will be selected to take part in this immersive training experience, and develop their skills in a real Games-time environment.

The IOC Young Reporters Programme is a long-standing initiative by the International Olympic Committee aimed at developing the next generation of sports journalists.  It was first introduced at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Singapore in 2010 and since then it has been a successful feature of each YOG edition. The programme is run by IOC Media Operations.

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MASDAR-WiSER 2026 Pioneers Shaping Sustainability Leadership Program for women sustainability leaders.

Application Deadline: Unspecified

Applications are now open for the 2026 MASDAR-WiSER Pioneers Shaping Sustainability Leadership Program. Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER) – a global platform co-founded in 2015 by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize – has officially opened applications for its 2026 WiSER Pioneers Program, dedicated to empowering the next generation of female sustainability leaders.Now entering its ninth cohort, the year-long, competitive program is dedicated to empowering emerging female leaders in sustainability. Since its launch in 2018, the Pioneers Program has provided 535+ hours of workshops, 515+ hours of one-to-one mentoring and welcomed more than 150 Pioneers from over 30 nationalities, equipping them with the knowledge, networks, and leadership skills to shape the global energy transformation and deliver meaningful impact in their communities.

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The Afrinvest Analyst Programme 2026 for young Nigerian graduates.

Application Deadline: October 6, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 Afrinvest Analyst Programme. Afrinvest is seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated Analysts to join our comprehensive training program. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various departments, participate in learning experiences, and contribute to organizational goals. The successful candidates should be eager to learn, adapt, and possess a strong desire for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research abilities and a willingness to learn and grow.
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm, curiosity, and a growth mindset.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in diverse environments and roles.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative and ownership of tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with data analysis tools.

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Commonwealth Foundation Grants Programme 2025/2026 for Civil Society Organizations (£60,000 in Grants).

Application Deadline:  23 October, 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Commonwealth Foundation Grants Programme. The Commonwealth Foundation offer grants of up to £60,000 to civil society organisations in the Commonwealth.

The open call grants seek to facilitate constructive engagement between civil society and decision-makers, including civil society participation in policy development and implementation. Funding Priorities Health Justice Freedom of expression Climate Justice

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DSTI – CSIR African Laser Centre Scholarship Programme 2026 for African Students

Application Deadline: 17 October 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 DSTI – CSIR African Laser Centre Scholarship Programme. The African Laser Centre initiative (ALC) is an open, non-exclusive partnership to stimulate innovation, research and technology development in lasers and their applications across Africa. In support of this broad objective, it seeks local, continental and global partnerships.

The CSIR hereby invites applications from researchers in South Africa or across Africa with active collaborations with researchers at South African universities for bursary support for their non-South African students, who intend to further their postgraduate studies in laser and laser application-related disciplines, and who will be registered at a South African university in 2026.

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University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026/2027 for study in Canada (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to be partnering with The Mastercard Foundation to foster the next generation of African leaders. After supporting over 171 Mastercard Foundation Scholars in its first phase, The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC will provide 351 academically talented young people from Africa with access to quality and relevant university education at UBC. After graduating, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars will then utilize their learning and experiences to contribute to the economic growth and social transformation of their communities in Africa.

Requirements

Requirements:

To be eligible for consideration for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Masters’ Degree Program at UBC, the applicant must:

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Toyota South Africa Motors bursary fund 2026 for young South Africans

Application Deadline: September 30, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 Toyota South Africa Motors bursary fund. Toyota South Africa Motors bursary fund has been established in an effort to provide support to its communities, specifically to emerging talent who proudly display commitment and excel academically. We believe that such talent belongs here, with us, at Toyota influencing the future of mobility in Africa and beyond.

Toyota recognizes the value of bridging the gap between tertiary education and the world of work. The vision is not only to contribute financially but to equip successful candidates with workplace experience through vacation work and potential exposure to our flagship graduate programme.

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The France–South Africa Scholarship Programme 2026 for Southern Africans to study in France (Fully Funded).

 

Application Deadline:  14 October 2025 23:59.

Applications are now open for the 2026 France–South Africa Scholarship Programme. The France – South Africa Scholarship Programme is directed to students who intend to study in universities or higher education institutions in France for their Master’s degree or PhD.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for the France-South Africa Scholarship Programme, applicants must be:

• Born on or after 1 January 1996.
• A citizen of South Africa, Lesotho or Malawi. Dual French citizens are not eligible.
• Enrolled in a French Higher Education institution (in due time) to pursue a Master’s degree or PhD.

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DHET China Youth NEET Programme 2025/2026 for young South African students (Fully Funded study in China)

Application Deadline: 5 September 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 DHET China Youth NEET Programme. The Department of Higher Education and Training (the Department) is offering scholarships to South African students to study at Changchun Technical University of Automobile starting in the October 2025 academic year.

The programme is targeting Youth Not in Employment, Education and Training. The scholarship programme is for English-taught three year higher vocational education programmes in various priority fields of study.

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Getty Conservation Guest Scholars Program 2026/2027 for Scholars and Professionals.

Application Deadline: October 1, 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Getty Conservation Guest Scholars Program. Through the Conservation Guest Scholars Program, Getty provides opportunities for established scholars or professionals who have attained distinction in the cultural heritage conservation field.

Recipients are in residence at the Conservation Institute for a three-month residency, in which they pursue their own projects free from work-related obligations, make use of research collections at the Getty Center and Getty Villa, and participate with other Getty scholars, fellows, and interns in the intellectual life of Getty.

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The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2025 for Leadership Development (Funded)

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Applications are now open for the 2025 MINDS Scholarship Programme. The Scholarship Programme enables African students to study in an African country other than their home country and in this way immerse themselves in richness and diversity that the country and its communities has to offer. By broadening access to education, we see the expansion of openness to ideas and the creation of a network of like-minded leaders who will help promote the performance and tangible progress of our continent. There is no doubt that a more integrated African economy of global scale will accelerate growth, generate positive outcomes and benefit all its communities.

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