Several scholarships in the United States specifically target African students. Here are some of the top ones:
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: This program provides full scholarships to African students to pursue undergraduate and master's degrees at partner universities in the United States. It focuses on leadership development and community engagement.
Fulbright Foreign Student Program: Administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, the Fulbright Program provides funding for graduate-level study, research, and teaching in the United States for students from various countries, including African nations.
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowship: This fellowship program aims to strengthen the research and leadership skills of African women in agricultural sciences. It provides opportunities for postgraduate training and research at various institutions in the United States.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program: While not exclusively for African students, this program provides scholarships to outstanding students from developing countries, including many African nations, to pursue postgraduate studies in the United States.
Master’s in Development Practice Fellowship at Columbia University: This fellowship program at Columbia University offers partial to full tuition scholarships to students from low and middle-income countries, including African nations, to pursue a Master’s in Development Practice degree.
Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships: These scholarships support graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years. Rotary Clubs and Districts worldwide offer these scholarships to students pursuing careers in fields related to Rotary's mission, including peace and conflict resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and economic and community development.
The Africa-America Institute (AAI) Scholarships: AAI offers scholarships to African students for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies in the United States. The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and financial need.
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program: This program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries, including several African nations, to pursue graduate studies in development-related fields at universities around the world, including the United States.
These scholarships provide opportunities for African students to pursue higher education in the United States and contribute to their home countries' development upon completion of their studies.
