5 FULLY FUNDED INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFRICAN STUDENTS Applications are currently open for these major international scholarships. Save this post for the deadlines, funding details and official application links. 1. Chevening Scholarship | United Kingdom Degree level: Master’s Application opens: August 2026 Application deadline: 6 October 2026 Coverage: Full tuition fees, monthly living stipend, return flights and visa application costs. Who it is for: Future leaders seeking to pursue a Master’s degree in the United Kingdom. 📌 Official website: https://www.chevening.org/ 2. Rhodes Scholarship | West Africa and Regional Applicants Degree level: Master’s and PhD Application opens: June 2026 Application deadline: 27 August 2026 Coverage: Full university fees, living stipend, health insurance and flights to and from the United Kingdom. Who it is for: Exceptional students seeking to study at the University of Oxford. 📌 Official website: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/ 3. Black Heart Foundation Scholarship Degree level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Application status: 2026 application cycle open Application deadline: 23 August 2026 for Cohort 1 Coverage: Tailored financial support towards tuition fees and educational shortfalls. Who it is for: Students who require financial support to overcome barriers to education. 📌 Official website: https://www.theblackheartfoundation.org/ 4. McCall MacBain Scholarships | McGill University, Canada Degree level: Master’s and Professional Programmes Application status: 2026 application cycle open Application deadline: 19 August 2026 for international applicants Coverage: Full tuition and university fees, plus a living stipend of 2,000 Canadian dollars per month. The scholarship also includes leadership development and mentorship. 📌 Official website: https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/ 5. Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Programme | Europe Degree level: Joint Master’s Degree Application status: 2026 application cycle open Application deadline: 21 September 2026 Coverage: Full participation costs, insurance coverage and a monthly allowance. 📌 Official website: https://www.marihe.eu/ HOW TO APPLY ✓ Visit the official website of the scholarship you are interested in. ✓ Check the eligibility requirements carefully. ✓ Prepare your academic documents, CV, recommendation letters and personal statement or motivation letter. ✓ Submit your application before the relevant deadline. 📌 Important: Always confirm the current eligibility requirements, application process and deadline on the official scholarship website before applying. Do not wait until the deadline. Start preparing your application now. 📌 Save this post so you can refer back to it. 📌 Share it with an African student who needs this opportunity. 📌 Follow for more fully funded scholarships, study abroad opportunities and application tips. - @veronica_ioa