Scholarships for Developing Countries

Application opens for partial and fully funded scholarships for developing countries students every year. This includes undergraduate, masters and PhD scholarships

If you are a citizen of a developing country, there are numerous scholarship opportunities for you to take advantage of. That is if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Countries Offering Scholarship to Other Developing Countries

There are several leading countries of the world where either their government, a religious body or Philanthropists in their country, award scholarships to excellent students from developing countries to pursue university or college education at an undergraduate or postgraduate level.

  • The United States of America
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Switzerland
  • Belgium
  • Canada
  • Sweden
  • Russia
  • The Netherlands
  • Czech Republic
  • Austria
  • Ireland
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Italy
  • China
  • South Korea
  • Singapore

Nationals of developing countries who have successfully completed their undergraduate studies with excellent grades and are desirous of postgraduate MSc or Ph.D. degree can go ahead to obtain them.

Below is a list of the most recent undergraduate, master or PhD scholarship for developing countries.

GERMANY: DAAD LEADERSHIP FOR AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2024/2025 FOR EAST AFRICAN MASTERS STUDENTS (FULLY-FUNDED)

The DAAD has launched its new scholarship programme “Leadership for Africa” with funding from the German Foreign Office. Application Deadline: 7th June, 2024 About the Award: The scholarship programme “Leadership for Africa” (LfA) aims to support the academic qualification and advancement of young refugees and national scholars from  Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South-Sudan or Tanzania at higher education … Read more

Study in Germany: DAAD Fully-funded Scholarships for Master’s and PhD: 2025-2026

Study in Germany: DAAD Fully-funded Scholarships for Master’s and PhD: 2025-2026

International students are welcome to apply for the German DAAD Scholarships. A fantastic chance for students who want to continue their education in Germany is the DAAD Scholarship. Whether they wish to register for a Master’s or Ph.D. program, students at various educational levels will be eligible for the DAAD Scholarship in Europe. The DAAD … Read more

DICE MSc Burnett Scholarships 2024/2025 for Students from Africa’s KAZA region

We are pleased to announce the inaugural Burnett Scholarship scheme for 2024/25 for the DICE Masters’ course for applicants from Africa’s KAZA region. Apply below. When is Application Deadline: 22nd April 2024. Tell Me About DICE MSc Burnett Scholarships: Through the generosity of the Notsew Orm Sands Foundation, we are offering up to six scholarships in 2024, … Read more

Peter Carpenter Africa Climate Scholarship 2024 for African PhD Students

Under the very generous support from Sussex alum Peter Carpenter we offer scholarships to African students to undertake PhD projects on Africa climate science. Apply below. When is Application Deadline: 15th April 2024 Tell Me About Peter Carpenter Africa Climate Scholarship: This prestigious fully-funded PhD Peter Carpenter Climate Change scholarship is awarded to African citizens … Read more

Joint Japan/World Bank Fully Funded Graduate Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries

Joint Japan/World Bank Fully Funded Graduate Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries

Applications are now open for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.  The JJ/WBGSP is available to nationals of specific developing nations who are applying to master’s programs in development-related fields and who have relevant work experience as well as a track record of aiding in the development of their nations.    Eligibility Requirements Broadly speaking, … Read more

Imperial College London Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship 2024 for African Students

Imperial College London Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship 2024 for African Students. Apply below. When is Application Deadline? 24th May 2024 Tell Me About Imperial College London Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship: Imperial has launched a new scholarship programme to support PhD students from sub-Saharan Africa. The scholarship will be for students joining the Department of Civil and Environmental … Read more

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