Below is a list of available scholarships for African female students 2025-2026 to study abroad or in Africa. Apply now
The Eira Francis Davies Scholarship is a full tuition fee scholarship ordinarily awarded to one outstanding female student per academic year. The student must be a national of and resident in an eligible developing country, who pursues a postgraduate taught Master’s programme within the Facult
Published: 10 Mar 2023 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 28 May 2023
We invest in women-led businesses within the energy sector in Africa, growing their business by providing access to funds and expertise to maximize their impact and profitability. We are looking for women-led businesses operating in Africa, with an annual turnover of more than USD 25,000 per year
Published: 09 Mar 2023 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 31 Mar 2023
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB-SAWBP) PhD Fellowship Scheme, in partnership with the South African Department of Science and Innovation and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research will support South African women researchers intending to study to
Published: 08 Mar 2023 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Deadline: 19 May 2023
The Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh is pleased to announce the availability of one full scholarship for suitable female applicants from Africa to study for an MSc in Africa and International Development and subsequent PhD in African Studies or, where more suitable, go directly int
Published: 23 Feb 2023 Type: Postgraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 30 Apr 2023
Hatfield College aims to award the Lioness Scholarship to an individual who has the academic and personal qualities to enable them to complete and benefit from a postgraduate course, and who will also act as a positive ambassador for their home country in Durham, and put their enhanced knowledge and
Published: 22 Feb 2023 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 31 Mar 2023
Game-changing female entrepreneurs of Sub-Saharan Africa – is your innovation driving positive change by bringing better health and nutrition to everyone? Harvest a healthier future by applying for the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award 2022. Lace up your gloves, Get in the Ring and grab
Published: 22 Feb 2023 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 24 Mar 2023
Are you a Kenyan business Woman? Do you want to become a member of a powerful network of women entrepreneurs? APPLY NOW to Launch and Grow: The Kenyan Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program The WxA Foundation, Babson College, and Banco Santander, are committed to the success and g
Published: 21 Feb 2023 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Kenya Deadline: 02 Mar 2023
The BMGA Fellows Program is a social impact initiative designed to narrow the gender skills gap among university graduates in Africa and Asia. It is an experiential learning program that provides young women with access to the knowledge and resources required to gain fundamental employability skills
Published: 17 Feb 2023 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 10 Mar 2023
#1MillionGirlsInSTEM is our 10-year global commitment, initiated in 2017 at the United Nations Headquarters, aiming to reach 1 million girls globally, through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and awareness initiatives . This programme is in collaboration with UNESCO.
Published: 14 Feb 2023 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: South Africa Deadline: Not Specified
At McKinsey Digital, you’ll apply disruptive tech to solve the world’s toughest problems and be surrounded by exceptional people who will help you reach new heights. We have an array of opportunities available, from data scientists who leverage big data to solve the toughest client ch
Published: 13 Feb 2023 Type: Internship Deadline: 01 Mar 2023
The Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies has a generous scholarship available for an excellent female student from Asia or Africa, who wishes to start the three-year programme in Theology on the 1st of September 2023.The master programme in Theology is one of the most cult
Published: 01 Feb 2023 Type: Masters Study in: Netherlands Deadline: 01 Apr 2023
Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders is designed to bring the best of Google’s expertise, products, people and technology to women-led tech startups up to Series A stage, based in Africa or building Africa-centered solutions with technology. The program includes content and mento
Published: 01 Feb 2023 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 20 Feb 2023
The Mawazo Fellowship Programme is a 15-month, non-residential fellowship where Mawazo Fellows participate in a virtual training programme that features professional development courses designed by the Mawazo Institute hosted on our Mawazo Learning Exchange (MLEx) e-learning platform. Fellows also b
Published: 01 Feb 2023 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 12 Mar 2023
The Daily Trust Foundation is the Corporate Responsibility Arm of Media Trust Group. Part of its activities is granting scholarships to female medical students in tertiary institutions.
Published: 24 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 10 Feb 2023
The Flourish Africa Grant for Female Entrepreneurs is a One Billion Naira Fund created to support and promote African female-owned businesses over 5 years through training, mentoring, and funding. The Flourish Africa training curriculum has been designed to educate and prepare female entrepreneur
Published: 18 Jan 2023 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 29 Jan 2023
There is a severe shortage of surgeons in Sub-Saharan Africa. Current data indicate that there are only 0.5 surgeons for every 100,000 people. Although women make up more than 50 percent of the population, they represent only 7 percent of the surgical work force. To help address this problem,
Published: 17 Jan 2023 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 15 Feb 2023
UN Women Tanzania is launching a call for applications to qualified girls to participate the first coding camp to be held in Mbeya, from 27th February – 10th March 2023. The coding camps are coordinated in close collaboration with United Republic of Tanzania (Mainland and Zanzibar) thr
Published: 16 Jan 2023 Type: Training Study in: Tanzania Deadline: 20 Jan 2023
There is a severe shortage of surgeons in Sub-Saharan Africa. Current data indicate that there are only 0.5 surgeons for every 100,000 people. Although women make up more than 50 percent of the population, they represent only 7 percent of the surgical work force. To help address this problem,
Published: 12 Jan 2023 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 15 Feb 2023