Updated November 4, 2026. This is MacJordanGH.com’s directory of scholarships, fellowships, grants, research opportunities and courses for African students, researchers and professionals. Each programme has its own application and eligibility conditions. Always check official organisers for deadlines and availability.
New this November: Fellowships, grants and courses
Start with our newly published guides:
- Africa Opportunities November 2026: Fellowships, Funding, Events and Courses — 12 Africa-focused opportunities, organised by topic with source links.
- CMU-Africa AI Certificate 2027 — Apply by November 15, 2026 for the January cohort; selected qualified participants study at no cost.
- 2027 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships — Apply by November 20, 2026; check the host institution and eligibility rules.
Research calls and professional events
Upcoming calls: Ashesi University’s Africa in Transition Law Colloquium (abstracts due November 27, 2026), East Africa Data Governance Conference call for sessions (December 11, 2026), and Advancing Africa’s Industrialisation conference submissions (reported January 31, 2027; confirm with organiser). A CSIS/ASA pre-conference policy workshop also lists rolling participation. See the November directory for application sources.
Events: All Africa Intellectual Property Summit in Nairobi (November 11–13), Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town (November 17–19), and Privacy Symposium Africa in Ghana (November 25–26). Check organisers for registration and changes.
Funding opportunity
RICH Hub African Climate AI Innovation EOI: Expressions of interest are considered on a rolling basis for Africa-led climate-AI solutions. Potential scaling support can reach US$200,000, but expressions of interest are not award guarantees. Read the organiser announcement.
Major scholarship programmes to monitor for 2027
Chevening Scholarships — United Kingdom
Chevening funds eligible one-year UK master’s study. The 2027/28 cycle’s October 6, 2026 deadline has passed; monitor the official application portal for future cycles. Do not treat the expired cycle as currently open.
Rhodes Scholarship — University of Oxford
Rhodes supports postgraduate study at Oxford. Constituency eligibility, age and deadlines differ. Check current constituency information before applying.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Partner institutions
Partner universities manage separate admissions rounds and eligibility criteria. Financial and leadership support varies by institution. Browse current university programmes.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters — Europe
International joint master’s programmes may offer scholarships covering participation and living costs. Applications and deadlines vary by course. Find eligible programmes.
DAAD EPOS — Germany
DAAD offers development-related postgraduate scholarships for selected programmes. Requirements and deadlines are course-specific. Explore DAAD EPOS.
Reach Oxford — Undergraduate
Scholarships support eligible undergraduate students from low-income countries. Check Oxford’s official guidance for the next cycle.
Oxford Graduate Scholarships
Oxford has multiple funding routes, some attached to specific courses or nationalities. Search the official scholarship directory.
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship at SOAS
The 2026/27 application deadline was June 17, 2026 and is now closed. This university scholarship is separate from the currently advertised Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships. Monitor future SOAS announcements.
How to apply safely
- Review official deadlines, nationality and residency requirements before drafting your application.
- Prepare academic transcripts, references, an up-to-date CV and evidence of impact early.
- Do not pay agents who promise guaranteed scholarships or fellowships.
- For rolling calls, confirm that submissions remain open at the time of applying.
Editorial note: This directory separates currently advertised calls from scholarships whose cycles have closed or vary by partner institution. Last reviewed November 4, 2026.
