Fellowships and Scholarships Links
Chevening Scholarships - UK government’s global scholarship program for study in the UK, available to students from over 160 countries, including many African nations.
Commonwealth Scholarship
Commonwealth Scholarships are offered to candidates of outstanding academic achievement and leadership ability to study in the UK.
DAAD Scholarship
German Academic Exchange Service offers scholarships for students to study in Germany.
Research in Germany
The website "Research in Germany" helps you to find your way to Germany, to seek for PhD positions, research jobs or funding opportunities.
Geotechnical Engineering Opportunities
The Alliance of Laboratories in Europe for Education, Research and Technology (Alert Geomaterials)
African Academy of Sciences (AAS)
The AAS offers multiple grant programs such as the AESA-RISE Postdoctoral Fellowships and the Grand Challenges Africa grants.
Wellcome Trust
Wellcome Trust offers a range of funding schemes, including Investigator Awards, Research Enrichment grants, and International Master’s Fellowships, which support researchers in low- and middle-income countries.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The foundation provides grants for health, development, and education projects in Africa through programs such as Grand Challenges Explorations.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
IDRC offers grants and funding opportunities for research that aims to solve local issues in developing countries.
National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa
NRF supports various research initiatives, including the Thuthuka Programme, Research Career Advancement Fellowships, and others.
Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is the European Union's research and innovation framework program that offers numerous funding opportunities for international researchers, including those from Africa.
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Erasmus+
Erasmus+ grants fund education, training, youth, and sports projects to promote mobility and cooperation across Europe. Some opportunities are available for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Ford Foundation
Focus: Africa (including BUILD Programme)
Amount: $500,000 – $14,000,000
Deadline: Rolling, by invitation or relationship‑based engagement
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Focus: Gender Equity and Governance
Amount: $300,000 – $2,500,000
Deadline: Rolling, primarily by invitation
MacArthur Foundation
Focus: Africa Governance & Civil Society
Amount: $250,000 – $3,000,000+
Deadline: Rolling, via invitation or idea submission
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Focus: Higher Education & Research in Africa
Amount: $230,000 – $3,000,000
Deadline: By invitation, limited inquiries
Oak Foundation
Focus: Core & General Operating Support
Amount: $25,000+, often $500,000+
Deadline: Rolling via letter of enquiry
Segal Family Foundation
Focus: Unrestricted Multi‑Year Support
Amount: $20,000 – $75,000/year (up to 8 years)
Deadline: Relationship‑driven
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Focus: Civil Society & Grassroots JusticeAmount: $15,000 – $250,000 (smaller grassroots grants $20,000–$40,000/year)
Deadline: Rolling, primarily proactive or invitation‑based
TrustAfrica
Focus: African Civil Society Support Initiative
Amount: $60,000 – $120,000
Deadline: Periodic open calls
Website: https://trustafrica.org
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Focus: Early‑Stage Unrestricted Support
Amount: Up to $300,000 over 3 years
Deadline: Rolling
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation
Focus: Community Philanthropy
Amount: $7,000 – $20,000
Deadline: Rolling
Oneness Revival Team
Focus: SEED and THRIVE Grants — NGO Support
Amount: $25,000 – $50,000
Deadline: 20 December 2026