A masters’ degree is an advancement beyond the days of an undergraduate degree where you now advance into being a professional in your field.
As an African student that wants to study for a Master’s degree outside their home country, you might need the aid of scholarships to achieve this aim because tuition for undertaking a Master’s degree in abroad universities might be costlier than what your pocket can afford.
This means that finding scholarships to apply that will fund your Master’s education is a welcome gift. Below, we listed 8 of the best universities that offer scholarships for Master’s degrees to African students.
Many African students will jump at any opportunity to further their careers, especially in an international country. If you are an African student equally passionate about furthering your studies in an international country, this post is for you.
Universities offering Masters Degree scholarships for African students
Below, we will list the top 8 international universities offering scholarships for their students to study at their universities. Winning a scholarship to study at any of these universities means you get to study and experience life abroad. Let’s check out the top 15 universities.
1. African Union Commission Scholarships at Pan African University
You can study at any of the Pan African institutes that are located all over the world. By winning the African Union Commission Scholarships sponsored by the university, you can study for your choice Master’s degree program abroad. The award is not only for Master’s students but also for Ph.D. students as well. If you’re African, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Also, the scholarship is fully funding, and applications for 2021 have already closed since July.
2. Equity and Merit Scholarships for Masters Students, University of Manchester
The University of Manchester sponsors this scholarship, and it calls international Master’s degree applicants to apply for the Equity and Merit scholarships in the United Kingdom. The scholarship is fully funding, and applications are open from August 1st to August 31st for 2021.
3. Masters Recruitment Scholarship, University of Alberta
Usually, students are not allowed to apply for this scholarship. Rather, the University of Alberta departments will recommend and nominate suitable students who deserve the most scholarship award. The FGSR scholarship aims to sponsor the smartest and brightest students to do their Masters at the University of Alberta.
4. Hsing Yun Education Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship, Nan Tien Institute of Higher Education.
The NTI (Nan Tien Institute of Higher Education) is an educational institution in Australia where students can take on their Postgraduate degree education at. As an African, this scholarship is a great opportunity to grab. Applications for this scholarship close by October 15, 2021, for the 2021/2022 academic session.
5. Canon Collins Scholarship for Economic Justice, University of the Witwatersrand
The Canon Collins Trust, in collaboration with the Wits University, brought about this scholarship initiative. The University of Witwatersrand is located in South Africa, and lots of African students would love the opportunity to study in and experience South Africa. The scholarship is fully funding.
6. WCO Human Resource Development Scholarship, Aoyama Gakuin University
Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, Japan, invites students from developing countries worldwide to apply for the scholarship. The scholarship is fully funding, and applications close by August 13th, 2021, for the 2021/2022 academic session.
7. Humphrey School of Public Affairs Merit-based aid, USA.
Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs invites international students to apply for the scholarship aid for Masters of Development Practice in the United States of America. The scholarship is fully funding, and the deadline for the 2021/2022 academic session is January 15th, 2022.
8. International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, University of Western Australia
This scholarship funds international students to study for their respective postgraduate degree courses at the University of Western Australia. The scholarship is fully funded, and selection is based on merit.
Conclusion
The eight scholarships listed above are University-offered and are open to African Master’s degree applicants. Good luck.
