Top Fully Funded Scholarships for African Students (2025 Guide)

Here are some of the best fully funded scholarships available in 2025 for African students aiming to study abroad:

1. Chevening Scholarships (UK)

•Covers tuition, flights, living expenses.

•Open to outstanding students with leadership potential.

2. DAAD Scholarships (Germany)

•Fully funds master’s and PhD programs.

•Covers tuition (where applicable), monthly stipends, and travel.

3. Erasmus+ Program (Europe)

•Joint master’s programs across multiple European universities.

•Covers tuition, travel, and living costs.

4. Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA)

•For master’s and PhD students.

•Covers tuition, airfare, living stipend, and health insurance.

5. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (Africa & Abroad)

•Partners with top universities in Africa, USA, and Canada.

•Supports disadvantaged but talented students.

6. Australia Awards Scholarships

•For undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Australia.

•Covers full tuition, airfare, living allowance, and health cover.

7. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

•For students pursuing development-related fields.

•Covers tuition, travel, and living costs.

8. Mandela Rhodes Scholarship (South Africa)

•For postgraduate studies at South African universities.

•Covers tuition, accommodation, meals, and a personal allowance.

Final Note: Fully funded scholarships are very competitive. Start preparing at least a year in advance and apply to multiple programs to increase your chances.