The following list entails some of the annual scholarship opportunities available for African women – either for those in businesses or looking to further their education.
Heinrich Boll Scholarships in Germany for International Students
https://www.boell.de/en/scholarships-application
Deadline: 1 Mar (annual)
Opportunity to study in Germany
DAAD Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance
https://www.daad.de/miniwebs/icostjerusalem/en/24639/index.html
Deadline: 31 July (annual)
Opportunity to study in Germany
DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?detail=10000008
Deadline: Aug-Oct (annual)
Opportunity to study in Netherlands
Foundation Rainbow Bridge MBA Scholarships for African and Asian Women
http://www.mba.hec.edu/Fees-Funding/Scholarships/Fondation-Rainbow-Bridge
Deadline: 15 Jun/26 Nov (annual)
Opportunity to study in Paris, France
Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LexS)
http://prospectivestudents.leiden.edu/scholarships/scholarship/lexs.html
Deadline: 1 Feb/1 Oct 2017 (annual)
Opportunity to study in Netherlands
DRD Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans
http://www.drd-sa.org/index.php/scholarships-in-development-studies.html
Deadline: 31 July (annual)
Opportunity to study in Germany
Denmark Government Scholarships for Non-EU Students
http://studyindenmark.dk/study-options/tuition-fees-scholarships
Deadline: varies, Mar-Apr/Sep-Oct
Opportunity to study in Denmark
Curtin University International Research Scholarships
https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarships/scholarship.cfm?id=2687.0
Deadline: varies
Opportunity to study in Australia
NYU Wagner Public Service Fellowships for African Women
http://wagner.nyu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/fellowships
Deadline: Jan-May (annual)
Opportunity to study in New York, USA
ANGUS-SAWISE Scholarships in Science and Engineering for African Women
http://www.advance-africa.com/Angus-Sawise-Scholarships-for-Women.html
Deadline: 30 November (annual)
Opportunity to study in any African country of your choice
GraçaMachel Scholarships for South African Women
http://www.canoncollins.org.uk/apply/scholarship/grac%CC%A7a-machel-scholarships
Deadline: 28 July (annual)
Opportunity to study in South Africa
Full Distance Learning Scholarships for East and South African Students at London South Bank University
http://www.advance-africa.com/Fully-Funded-Distance-Learning-Scholarships.html
Deadline: 4 May (annual)
Opportunity to pursue your masters online through scholarship
DRD PhD Scholarships in International Development Studies for Sub-Saharan Africans
http://www.drd-sa.org/index.php/scholarships-in-development-studies.html
Deadline: 2 May (annual)
Opportunity to study in Germany
Postgraduate Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries
http://www.owsd.net/career-development/phd-fellowship
Deadline: 31 July (annual)
Access to funding to study in any developed country.
Campbell Fellowship in Social Sciences for Women from Developing Countries
http://www.owsd.net/resources/opportunities
Research Fellowship
Deadline: 1 November (annual)
Opportunity to study in the USA
Leadership and Advocacy Fellowship Program for Women in Africa
https://www.law.georgetown.edu/academics/centers-institutes/wlppfp/lawa/
Deadline: Sept (annual)
Opportunity to study in the USA
MMMF Educational Grants in South Africa for Women from Developing Countries
http://www.mmmf-grants.org/home/south-africa-program
Deadline: 30 Aug (annual)
Opportunity to study in South Africa
In the course of the year, we would be expanding on each of these opportunities and discussing tips for a successful application. In the meantime, click on each of the aforementioned website, subscribe for its newsletter and never again will opportunities evade you.
Tomiwa Adeleye
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