Africa Scholarships 2022-23

• WMF started in 20025 to help support students in literacy and education in africa and other countries in the developing world. They provide funding to families, men and women who find themselves in difficult situations caused by poverty.
• WMF also has a scholarship program that has grown significantly over the years. In 2011 they support 46 individuals from around the globe. Check out there website for more information on their Scholarships and Scholars.
• From my experience, the scholarship application process is usually not what most expect it to be – this scholarship is the exception, it is exactly what you would expect and therefore a great place to start. Check their website for the application period for 2013

York University (Canada)

• Located in Toronto, Canada provides an excellent scholarship for international students. Follow the link above to see the different options. The best being the “International Entrance Scholarship” that is gives the recipient $25,000 per year for 4 years.
• In order to qualify you must have outstanding academic performance, have shown your leadership potential in different roles and submit various letters of recommendation. If you think this description fits you and you would like pursue an undergraduate education at an excellent school  – follow the links above to learn more.
• There are two other excellent scholarship in Canada that we recommend – these are at University of Trent and University of British Columbia (UBC).

Graduate

OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development)

• Much like the Wells Mountain Scholarship (above) this OFID scholarship is similar. The funding is not connected with an educational institution. The tuition fees will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. That is the good news.
• The challenge with this scholarship is that only a limited number are awarded each year – however, because of the open nature of the scholarship, we recommend that you begin your search for a graduate scholarship in Africa here.

Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP)

• Here is another excellent opportunity – the eligibly requirements are not for everyone but if your current employment and employer situation fit then I would encourage applying.
• Two things to Note:
• #1 – read the post to find the FIRST STEP in the application process.
• #2 – If you are looking for more information before applying DOWNLOAD the NFP Brochure.
• The scholarship are offered to students from 61 countries, check the list to see if you are eligible.

New Zealand Development Scholarships

• The good news when looking for a graduate scholarship is that there are many more excellent options then there are at the undergraduate level. I have listed four on this page but make sure you check the links above or sign-up for our email list for many other excellent opportunities.
• New Zealand has world class universities and provide excellent study opportunities
• These scholarship are offered to a variety of countries around the world including 13 African countries. If you country is not listed, don’t give up – check the NZID website to see what other options there may.

Swedish Institute Study Scholarships

• Personally this is one of my favorite scholarships and I think Sweden is an excellent place to study and you would get to experience winter in all it’s greatest.
• There are some undergraduate options but most of these scholarships are focused on the graduate level.
• The eligible countries come in two lists – Category # 1 includes about 9 African countries. If your country is not listed there check out Category # 2 – you have to click the link and follow through to the next page but many more countries are listed there. If often get emails from people saying they think they are not eligible when they ARE – this is because they have not checked option # 2.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

London Business School – Mo Ibrahim Foundation for Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship

• If you are looking to pursue an MBA, the London School of Business offers an excellent scholarship.
• They give out two (2) awards and both are for full scholarship (tuition fees). You must first apply and be accepted to the university to be eligible for the scholarship but again if you are looking to pursue an MBA – this is the best scholarship we know of.