Do you want to study abroad in USA on Scholarship? A number of American universities and organisations offer undergraduate, Masters or PhD scholarships in USA for African students and developing countries Students. Some of these scholarships in USA are offered specifically for international students from Africa.
MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
The vision of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars program is to educate and develop bright yet economically marginalized young people in Africa and developing countries who have a demonstrated “give-back” ethos and who will contribute to the transformation of the continent.
It will transition promising young people from beneficiaries to benefactors, preparing them with the values, knowledge, skills, and leadership to fuel economic and social progress across Africa.
The Scholarship Program is anticipated to benefit 15,000 young people within 8 to 10 years. The following US universities are partnering with MasterCard Foundation to offer scholarships for students from Africa and developing countries.
1. MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Wellesley College
As part of the Scholars Program, Wellesley will provide nine (9) African women with comprehensive support that includes scholarships, mentoring, counseling, and internship opportunities for undergraduate studies. Scholars at Wellesley will build experiences, values, and competencies that are critical to success in the global economy, and that enable them to give back to their communities and home countries. The students will arrive in groups of three students each year.
Level of Study: Undergraduate degree
Previous Application Deadline: September to around January/February
2. MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Stanford University
The MasterCard Foundation education initiative at Stanford University USA will provide comprehensive support to 20 talented but economically disadvantaged students from Africa over the next eight years to gain scholarships in USA. The Scholars Program will support five (5) undergraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa each year.
Level of Study: Undergraduate degree
Previous Application Deadline: September to around January/February
3. MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University (ASU)
Arizona State University welcomed 10 undergraduate students from seven African nations in 2012, as the first class of MasterCard Foundation Scholars to begin studies at ASU. As part of this program, ASU will receive $27.5 million over the next seven years to provide academically talented, yet financially disadvantaged students from Africa, who are committed to giving back to their communities and countries, with access to high-quality education. The program will ultimately support 120 scholars at ASU.
Level of Study: Undergraduate degree
Previous Application Deadline: admission application: 01 January; scholarship deadline: February 01
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4. MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at University of California, Berkeley
At University of California Berkeley, the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program will provide holistic support to 113 students from Sub-Saharan Africa from 2012 to 2020. The scholars will pursue both undergraduate and professional master’s degrees.
Level of Study: Undergraduate and Master’s degree
Previous Application Deadline: For undergraduate: 30th November
For masters: falls between 1 December and 8 January
5. MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan State University (MSU)
The MasterCard Foundation has partnered with Michigan State University to provide full tuition scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students from Sub-Saharan Africa. The university will receive $45 million in funding from the foundation to support 185 scholars throughout the nine-year program, which includes 100 four-year undergraduates and 85 master’s degree students.
Level of Study: Undergraduate and Master’s degree
Previous Application Deadline: 15 February
6. MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Duke University
The inaugural class of The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Duke University represents the intellect and energy of the youth of Sub-Saharan Africa. With a financial commitment of $13.5 million from The MasterCard Foundation, Duke University will educate seven (7) classes of five (5) students from Sub-Saharan Africa — a total of 35 students — over the next 10 years to achieve scholarships in USA.
Level of Study: Undergraduate degree
Previous Application Deadline: January
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Government Scholarships in USA
7. Foreign Fulbright Student Program
The Fulbright Program are scholarships for international students who wants to pursue a Master’s or PhD degree. The scholarships can also be awarded for non-degree postgraduate studies. The grant covers tuition fee, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance.
Level of Study: Master’s and PhD degree in fields including interdisciplinary ones except medical degree program or clinical medical research.
Previous Application Deadline: varies by country. For instance in general, the Nigerian Fulbright Scholar application process opens in February of every year, with applications due in May
Select your country and get specific details on scholarship page
8. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program Japan
The World Bank and the Government of Japan, through the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, offer scholarships for Masters Degree to postgraduate students from developing countries. Eligible applicants should propose a program of study related to development at the master’s level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.
Level of Study: Master’s degree
Previous Application Deadline: March 31
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9. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships for International Students -USA
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a non-degree program for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and the Fellows’ home countries.
Level of Study: Fellowship for professionals
Previous Application Deadline: Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by October 1. The deadlines for applicants vary by country.
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10.Zawadi Africa Education Fund Undergraduate Scholarship for Women- in Partnership with Google
The Zawadi Africa Education Fund is a program designed to provide undergraduate scholarships to academically gifted girls/ women from disadvantaged backgrounds from Africa to pursue higher education in the USA, Uganda, Ghana, South Africa and Kenya.
Level of Study: Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and/or ICT
Application Deadline: Varies
11.MMMF Scholarship for Women from Developing Countries in US & Canada
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) provides grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and strengthen their leadership skills to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries. The MMMF awards grants are approximately $12,000 each.
Eligible applicants are women from developing countries currently enrolled at accredited universities in the US or Canada.
Level of Study: Master’s degree
Application starts from October 15th until January 9th.
12.AAUW International Fellowship for Women
American Association of University Women – AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by September 30, (previous year) and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application.
The scholarship is worth $18,000 for Masters, 20,000 for PhD and $30,000 for Postdoctoral students.
Level of study: Masters, PhD and Postdoctoral degree
Previous Application deadline: from 1 August to December 1
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13.Harambe Fletcher Scholarships for African Students USA
The Harambe Fletcher Scholarship is a full-tuition award for young African entrepreneurial leaders wishing to pursue a master program at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, starting in September.
Eligible Field of Study
- Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD)
- A two-year, highly flexible, interdisciplinary, professional degree in international affairs
- Master of International Business (MIB)
- A two-year hybrid international business/international affairs degree program
Application Deadline
Candidates must complete online HEA Application by December 30
Candidates must complete online Fletcher School Application by January 10
Scholarship page
14.Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students who have no other means of financing their studies, in order to prepare them for employment. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July.
The Foundation accepts applications from nationals of the following countries: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique.
Level of study: Masters and PhD focused areas are Architecture, Health, Civil Society, Planning & Building, Culture, Rural Development, Economic Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Education, Music.
The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, only in the case of outstanding students who are highly recommended for doctoral studies by their professors and who need a PhD for the fulfilment of their career objectives (academic or research oriented).
Previous Application Deadline: Starts January to March 31
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15.Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarships, USA
The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship is a one-year scholarship program for outstanding women graduate students and is designed to help increase the number of women pursuing a PhD.
Level of Study: PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics departments
Previous Application deadline: from August 14 to October 16
16.7UP Harvard Business School Scholarship for Nigerian Students
The Seven UP Harvard Business School Scholarship was created by Seven Up Bottling Company Plc of Nigeria to commemorate its 50th anniversary and aligns with the Company’s overall vision of creating a greener future for promising Nigerians. Application opens for students admitted to the Harvard Business School MBA Class of following year.
Level of study: MBA
Previous Application Deadline: September and April for the 1st to 3rd round
17.Boustany Foundation – MBA Harvard Scholarship programs
The Boustany Foundation recognizes the importance of helping people evolve and leave a positive impact on the world. In order to achieve the above, the Foundation grants various Scholarships to exceptional and meriting individuals.
Level of study: MBA
Previous Application Deadline: 31 May (Offered every two years)
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18.Borlaug Fellowship Program for Developing Countries
The Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program (Borlaug Fellowship Program) helps developing countries strengthen sustainable agricultural practices by providing scientific training and collaborative research opportunities to visiting researchers, policymakers, and university faculty.
Level of study: Masters in Agricultural Science and Technology
Previous Application Deadline: January 15
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19.Campbell Fellowship for Women Scholar-Practitioners from Developing Nations
The Vera R. Campbell Foundation funded Fellowship is offered for female postdoctoral social scientist from a developing country whose work addresses women’s economic and social empowerment in that nation.
Level of study: Postdoctorate degrees in anthropology, economics, geography, history, law, political science, psychology, sociology,
Previous Application Deadline: 1 November
20.African Palliative Care Nursing Scholarship Fund by Global Partners in Care
As part of its mission to expand the availability of hospice and palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa, Global Partners in Care formally FHSSA, in partnership with the African Palliative Care Association, created the African Palliative Care Nursing Scholarship in 2010.
Level of study: Training for Social Workers and Nurses
Previous Application Deadline: from 15 April to 15 May
21.PEO International Peace Scholarships for Women – USA and Canada
The PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program of Women helping women reach for the stars. The fund provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada.
Level of study: Masters and PhD degrees
Previous Application Deadline: between August 15 and December 15.
22.Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women From Developing Countries in USA
The International Peace Research Association Foundation (IPRA), USA invites applications for the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women from Developing Countries in Peace and Development Studies every two year.
The Fellowships provide $5,000 per year for two years for both women, for a total of $10,000 each
Level of study: Masters and PhD degrees
Previous Application Deadline: January 15 (Offered Biennially)
23.Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship in Nursing & Emergency Medical Service
The Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarships recognize the outstanding academic and leadership accomplishments of students who are enrolled in regionally accredited community college programs in registered nursing, respiratory care or emergency medical services.
Phi Theta Kappa annually awards up to 20 scholarships of $2,500 each, totaling $50,000 in scholarships each year.
Level of study: Undergraduate an Masters degree
Previous Application deadline: Varies- February to 30 April
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24.AAHPM Scholarship in USA for Physicians from Developing Countries
The Developing Countries Scholarship Fund was established to provide access to quality education for physicians who reside in developing countries to attend the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and HPNA Annual Assembly in Vancouver.
Level of study: AAHPM and HPNA Annual Assembly
Previous Application Deadline: 3 September
Scholarship page
25.The Immigration Journalism Fellowship in USA for International Students
With the generous support of the Ford Foundation, the French-American Foundation in 2011 launched the Immigration Journalism Fellowship. The fellowship is open to experienced journalists of any nationality and with an interest in questions of immigration and integration. The Fellowship equips journalists with up to $10,000 each to produce immigration and integration reporting of the highest quality.
Level of study: Graduate
Previous Application Deadline: February
26.EDSF Scholarship for full-time students in Document Management and Graphic Communications
The Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation – EDSF scholarship program was initiated in 1999 to recognize and support the next generation of professionals for the Document Management and Graphic Communication industry. EDSF scholarships are awarded to full-time students who are committed to pursuing a career in the Document Management and Graphic Communications marketplace.
Previous Application Deadline: May 1
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27.Gus Archie Undergraduate Scholarships- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Foundation
The Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship is supported by the Archie Fund of the Society of Petroleum Engineers – SPE – Foundation and each year, awards an outstanding student who plans to enter a university and pursue undergraduate degree in Petroleum Engineering.
Level of study: Undergraduate degree
Previous Application Deadline: 15 April or 1 May
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28.Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities to Study in USA or Canada
Google Lime Scholarship is offered for Students with Disabilities to study Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering in USA or Canada at Undergraduate, Graduate or PhD Level
Level of study: Undergraduate, Masters and PhD degrees
Previous Application Deadline: Around January or February
29.Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarships for Women in Africa, Europe and the Middle East
Google offers The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for women in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to study in the field of computing and technology for Bachelors, Masters or PhD degrees. The scholarship recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.
Level of study: Undergraduate, Masters and PhD degrees
Previous Application Deadline: 1 February
30.Internet Scholarship Program by U.S. Bank- USA
U.S. Bank offers high school and undergraduate students the opportunity to apply for one of its 40 $1,000 scholarship position annually. The U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors and college undergraduates.
Level of study: Undergraduate degree
Previous Application Deadline: from March 5 to September 17
31.Fellowships in International Human Rights in UK and US
Human Rights Watch, the international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization, invites applications for its fellowship program.
The fellowship is for recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines from universities worldwide.
Level of study: Masters degree
Previous Application deadline: from June to October
University Scholarships in USA
32.American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS)
The American University – AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity. The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) is offered for International Undergraduate Students.
Preference for the AU EGL scholarship will be given to international students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and underrepresented global and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Level of study: Undergraduate degree
Previous Application Deadline: varies between December and January
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33.American University Merit Scholarships
American University’s merit awards for international students are partial, not full, scholarships. They are highly competitive and based on a combination of outstanding academic achievement, excellent communication skills in English, leadership, volunteerism, and community service. Scholarships ranged from U.S.$6,000 to U.S.$25,000 per academic year. They are renewable for all four years of study based on successful continued academic performance.
Level of study: Undergraduate degree
Previous Application deadline: 15 January
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34.Visiting Scholarship for International Law Students at University of California, Berkeley
The Center for the Study of Law and Society invites applications for visiting scholars for each year. The Center fosters empirical research and theoretical analysis concerning legal institutions, legal processes, legal change, and the social consequences of law. Closely linked to the School of Law, CSLS creates a multidisciplinary milieu with a faculty of distinguished socio-legal scholars in sociology of law, political science, criminal justice studies, law and economics, legal history, law and psychology, and legal and social philosophy, along with visiting socio-legal scholars from the United States and around the world.
Level of study: Graduate
Previous Application Deadline: November 16
35.International Merit Scholarships at Iowa State University
Iowa State is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student population. The International Merit Scholarship is awarded to well-rounded students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement, and outstanding talent or achievements in one or more of the following areas: math and sciences, the arts, extracurricular activities, community service, leadership, innovation, or entrepreneurship.
Level of study: undergraduate degree
Application Deadline: March 1 (fall entry); October 1 (spring entry)
36.ESTU International Students Academic Merit Scholarship
The International Students Academic Merit Scholarship is open to new international students seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree at East Tennessee State University –ETSU USA. The scholarship covers 50 percent of the total of in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees only. No additional fees or costs are covered.
You must apply to be a student at ETSU before applying for the Merit Scholarship.
Level of study: undergraduate and graduate degrees
Previous Application Deadline: 1 June (fall) 1 October (spring)
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37.Colby-Sawyer College Scholarships
International students are eligible for need-based and merit-based financial aid offered by Colby-Sawyer College. The merit-based scholarships – Founder scholarship, Presidential Scholarship etc – increase based on academic ability and range up to $24,000 per year. Academic Scholarships are automatically granted based on a student’s grade point average (GPA) or equivalent letter and number grades from the student’s Secondary School Transcript or College/ University Transcripts, if applicable. The college does not meet full financial need.
Level of study: undergraduate degree
Previous Application Deadline: 1 February
38.IUPUI Scholarships
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) USA offers several undergraduate scholarship opportunities for international students. All scholarships require full-time enrollment in the fall and spring semesters.
Level of study: undergraduate degree
Previous Application Deadline: March 1 (Fall), October 1 (Spring)
39.African Presidential Scholars Program at University of Michigan USA
The African Presidential Scholars Program offers early career faculty from Ghana, Liberia, South Africa and Uganda the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and students at the University of Michigan during residencies of two to six months.
Level of study: Masters degree
Previous Application deadline: August 15 to October 15
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40.Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship Fund for Graduate Students
The Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship Fund at University of Michigan, USA is designed to promote international understanding and offer an educational opportunity through scholarships to foreign graduate students (from developing countries) in need.
Level of study: Masters in Social Sciences, Humanities, Medicine, Public Health, Public Policy, Nursing and Environmental Sciences
Previous Application Deadline: 13 April
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41.George and Nancy Axinn International Scholarship Fund- Michigan State University
Professors George and Nancy Axinn endowed this scholarship to support graduate students who wish to pursue careers in international development. Preference is given to international students.
Level of study: Masters and PhD degrees
Previous Application Deadline: December 1
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42.International Guest Scholarships for Medical Student at American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons offers International Guest Scholarships to competent young surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research. The scholarships, in the amount of $10,000 each, provide the Scholars with an opportunity to visit clinical, teaching, and research activities in North America and to attend and participate fully in the educational opportunities and activities of the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.
Level of study: Graduate
Previous Application Deadline: 1st July.
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43.IIS Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
The Institute of International Studies (IIS) at UC Berkeley seek to award a series of merit scholarships of up to $2000 each to support undergraduate research in any area on international studies. The Institute of International Studies promotes interdisciplinary research in international, comparative, and policy studies on the Berkeley campus of the University of California.
Level of study: Undergraduate degree
Previous Application Deadline: November 19
44.Global Scholars Program at Clark University Scholarships
Clark University offers the Global Scholars Program which is open to High school students who are NOT permanent residents or citizens of the United States, as well as U.S. citizens/permanent residents who reside overseas and will complete their entire secondary school education outside the U.S. A scholarship of no less than $15,000 (($60,000 for four years contingent upon meeting academic standards for renewal) and a guaranteed $2,500 taxable stipend for a paid internship or research assistantship taken for academic credit during the summer following the sophomore or junior year is included with the award.
Level of study: Undergraduate
Previous Application deadline: by January 15
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45.Illinois Wesleyan University International Student Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships are offered to qualified international applicants with outstanding academic achievement and test scores on the required entrance exams. These scholarships in USA undergraduate awards range from $10,000 to $25,000 per year and are renewable for up to four years. In some instances, additional help is provided through student loans and campus employment.
In addition, two full-tuition President’s International Student Scholarships are offered. These scholarships are awarded each year to two highly qualified international students in assessing their talents, interests and academic achievements. Each full-tuition scholarship is renewable for up to four years of study at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Level of study: Undergraduate degree
Previous Application deadline: April 1
46.Miriam J. Kelley African Scholarship Grant Program at Michigan State University
The Miriam J. Kelley African Scholarship award is intended to encourage MSU African students (woman are strongly urged to apply) to study at MSU and in turn make a contribution to the development of their country. At least two awards can be made annually. The number of awards made and actual award amounts depend on the quality of proposals and the resources available in the fiscal year in which funds are proposed for expenditure.
Level of study: Undergraduate and graduate degree
Previous Application deadline: July 15
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47.International Student Mandela Fellowship Program at Michigan State University for South African Students
MSU desires to encourage the strengthening of colleges and universities in South Africa by providing tuition assistance during the first year of graduate study, many of whom will assume professional and government positions upon their return. The intention is to allow departments to offer scholarships in USA, provisionally bringing students on campus and allowing time for other sources of financial support to be secured for the remainder of the program of study.
Level of study: Graduate degree.
Previous Application deadline: April 15
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48.Other international scholarships at Michigan State University
For a list of other scholarships for international students at Michigan State University, visit the scholarship page
49.New York University Wagner Scholarships
These scholarships are offered to a limited number of admitted students each application cycle, including all NYU Wagner degree programs and international students. Awards are based solely on the strength of the application and the contributions the Graduate Admissions Committee believe the applicant can make to the NYU Wagner community.
All international postgraduate student applicants at NYU Wagner are automatically considered for all merit-based scholarships, as the University gives equal consideration to scholarship applicants from within the United States and abroad. The awards are partial to full tuition scholarships including the Robert F. Wagner Scholarship which includes a $20,000 annual stipend.
50.International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) Tuition Scholarships at Oregon University
The ICSP scholarship awards 10-20 new competitive scholarships to international students each year. Scholarships apply to tuition only and range from $9,000-$27,000 per year. The ICSP scholarship has a cultural service component which requires students to give presentations about their home country to children, community organizations, and UO students, faculty and staff. ICSP scholarships are based on financial need, academic merit, and the ability to make presentations to diverse groups of people. ICSP scholarships are renewable.
Applicants may be new or current UO international undergraduate students.
Level of study: Undergraduate degree
Application Deadline: January 15
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