Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship 2027 in the Netherlands Host: Erasmus University Rotterdam (Erasmus School of Economics) Host Country: Netherlands Category: Masters Scholarship Eligible: Students from 190+ Countries Reward: Full tuition (21,000 EUR for non-EEA students), living allowance of 1,200 EUR per month (14,400 EUR per year; the page also quotes 15,000 and 17,500 EUR, so confirm), a one-time personal allowance of 249 EUR, and a waived immigration fee of 228 EUR Deadline: 1 February 2027 Eligible programmes: Master Accounting, Auditing and Control; Master Econometrics and Management Science; Master Economics and Business Eligibility: - Must never have been a full-time Master's student at a Dutch institution (a prior Pre-master at Erasmus School of Economics is allowed) - Must be admitted to one of the three programmes above, registered in Studielink, with documents submitted in the EUR Application Portal by 1 February 2027 - Must have an average final Bachelor's result of at least 7.50 on a scale of 1 to 10 - Must show how the scholarship enlarges your opportunity to study there, with a financial statement - Must be enrolled by 1 September of the academic year; only students with an admission offer are considered - Must complete the immigration application by 10 July Required documents: motivation letter (max two A4 pages), financial statement (max one A4), budget plan, certified transcript with a wet stamp and signature (no screenshots), certified GPA statement Apply: eur.nl/en/ese/education/mast…

Applications are now open for the 2027 African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) fellowships. Apply now to advance your research, strengthen your networks, and shape Africa’s peacebuilding future. The APDD program responds to emerging transformations in peacebuilding, developmental dynamics, and state-society relations by fostering innovation and capacity-building through training, research and doctoral fellowships, conferences, seminars and outreach engagements. Please share widely. Learn more about the fellowships and apply here: ssrc.org/programs/african-pe…

Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027 in Sweden Host: Swedish Institute (SI) Host Country: Sweden Category: Masters Scholarship (for senior professionals) Eligible: Citizens and Residents of Listed Programme Countries, including Nigeria Reward: Fully funded; full tuition paid directly to your Swedish university, a monthly allowance of 12,000 SEK for living costs, a one-time travel grant of 15,000 SEK (not for students already living in Sweden), plus SI Network for Future Global Professionals membership and SI Alumni Network membership afterwards Deadline: 24 February 2027 Programme: One- or two-year English-taught Masters programmes in Governance, Public Health, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and STEM Eligibility: - Must be a citizen and resident of a programme country (Nigeria is on the list) - Must hold a leadership position, such as CEO or senior executive, in a medium to large company with a mandate to drive strategic change - Must be at least 30 years old (born 1996 at the latest) - Must have a completed post-secondary education (Bachelors degree equivalent or higher) - Must have good written and spoken English - Must have identified business needs or problems to work on during the programme to help your company contribute to a more sustainable world - Must be willing to take an active part and share experience with other participants Required documents: CV, motivation letter, two recommendation letters, copy of valid passport or National ID, proof of work and leadership experience How to apply: si.se/en/

49 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AFRICANS SHOULD CHECK NOW Applications are open or scheduled to open for 2027 and 2028. From DAAD and Mastercard Foundation to Erasmus Mundus, Commonwealth, World Bank and other major funding programmes. Save this list and check your eligibility. DAAD IN-COUNTRY / IN-REGION SCHOLARSHIPS The following 13 programmes are listed in DAAD's official September 2026 open-call document. 1. MSc Water and Environmental Engineering – 2iE, Burkina Faso Deadline: 12 November 2026 (DAAD portal) 🔗 daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486 2. MPhil Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases – University of Ghana, WACCBIP Deadline: 12 November 2026 (DAAD portal) 🔗 waccbip.org/ 3. MPhil Seed Science and Technology – University of Ghana, WACCI Deadline: 12 November 2026 (DAAD portal) 🔗 daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486 4. MPhil Agricultural Economics – University for Development Studies, Ghana Deadline: 12 November 2026 (DAAD portal) 🔗 daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486 5. MSc Environmental Health – Jimma University, Ethiopia Deadline: 12 November 2026 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… 6. MSc Plant Breeding – Chuka University, Kenya Deadline: 12 November 2026 (DAAD portal) 🔗 daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486 7. Master of Education in Research – Moi University, Kenya Deadline: 12 November 2026 (DAAD portal) 🔗 daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486 8. MSc Electrical Power Systems – University of Rwanda Deadline: 12 November 2026 (DAAD portal) 🔗 daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486 9. MSc Geomatics – Ardhi University, Tanzania Deadline: 12 November 2026 (DAAD portal) 🔗 daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486 10. MSc Climate Change and Disaster Management – Busitema University, Uganda Deadline: 12 November 2026 (DAAD portal) 🔗 daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486 11. MSc Aquaculture and Fisheries Science – LUANAR, Malawi Deadline: 12 November 2026 (DAAD portal) 🔗 daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486 12. MSc Irrigation Engineering – LUANAR, Malawi Deadline: 12 November 2026 (DAAD portal) 🔗 daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486 13. MSc Environmental Health – Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences Deadline: 12 November 2026 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… Note: DAAD applicants must also check each university's separate admission procedure and deadline. MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM 14. University of Cambridge, UK – Mastercard Foundation Master's Scholarships Deadline: Course funding deadline, generally December 2026 or January 2027. 🔗 mastercardfoundation.fund.ca… 15. University of Cape Town, South Africa – Mastercard Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships Deadline: 31 October 2026. Undergraduate scholarship applications are closed. 🔗 uct.ac.za/mastercardfdn/appl… 16. Carnegie Mellon University Africa, Rwanda – Master's Programmes Early admission deadline: 15 December 2026. Final admission deadline: 15 January 2027. Check separate scholarship eligibility. 🔗 africa.engineering.cmu.edu/a… 17. African Leadership University, Rwanda – Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program January 2027 intake admission deadline: 30 November 2026. Scholarship selection is separate. 🔗 alueducation.com/apply-now/ 18. African Leadership College of Higher Education, Mauritius – Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Deadline: Rolling admissions; no fixed scholarship deadline published on the official scholarship page. 🔗 alcheducation.com/mastercard… 19. EARTH University, Costa Rica – Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Deadline: Current admission deadline not specified on the official scholarship page; applications are being accepted. 🔗 earth.ac.cr/friends-allies/m… ERASMUS MUNDUS JOINT MASTER'S SCHOLARSHIPS 20. European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR) Deadline: 20 December 2026 🔗 emmir.org/applications 21. Children's Literature, Media and Cultural Entrepreneurship (CLMCE) Deadline: 22 January 2027 🔗 gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/erasm… Cont 👇

8 Mastercard Foundation scholarship opportunities African students should check now 1. African Leadership University, Rwanda Level: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 November 2026 🔗 alueducation.com/apply-now/ 2. African Leadership College of Higher Education, Mauritius Level: Undergraduate Deadline for international students: 14 November 2026 Deadline for Mauritian students: 23 January 2027 The Mastercard Foundation scholarships are full-ride scholarships for eligible applicants. 🔗 alcheducation.com/mastercard… 3. EARTH University, Costa Rica Level: Undergraduate Application period: 15 October 2026 – 31 January 2027 🔗 admissions.earth.ac.cr/kenya 4. Carnegie Mellon University Africa, Rwanda Level: Master's Applications opened: 1 October 2026 Early deadline: 15 December 2026 Final deadline: 15 January 2027 Eligible programmes include Information Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Engineering Artificial Intelligence. 🔗 africa.engineering.cmu.edu/i… 5. University of Cape Town, South Africa Level: Postgraduate Deadline: 31 October 2026 Note: Undergraduate applications for the 2027 intake are already closed. 🔗 uct.ac.za/mastercardfdn/appl… 6. University of Cambridge, UK Level: Master's Applications: Open Deadline: Depends on the course, generally early December 2026 or early January 2027. The scholarship covers full tuition and provides a maintenance allowance and other support. 🔗 mastercardfoundation.fund.ca… 7. Sciences Po, France Level: Master's 2027 application cycle: October to mid-December 2026 for the Mastercard Foundation eligibility and application-fee-waiver process. Applicants should check the official page for the exact application timeline. 🔗 sciencespo.fr/students/en/fe… 8. University of California, Berkeley, USA Level: Master's Application period: September 2026 to early January 2027, depending on the programme. Most programme deadlines fall in December. Applicants seeking consideration for an application-fee waiver should complete the required preliminary information by 15 November. 🔗 mcfscholarsprogram.berkeley.… Bonus opportunity – not a degree programme Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship Queen’s University, Canada An 8-month entrepreneurship programme for African students and recent graduates, offering training, mentorship, financial support and opportunities to develop a venture. Deadline: 1 December 2026 🔗 queensu.ca/innovationcentre/… For the full list of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program partner institutions and their current application status: 🔗 mastercardfdn.org/en/what-we… Each university has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so read the official instructions carefully before applying. Save this post and share it with someone looking for scholarship opportunities.

13 DAAD MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICANS DAAD scholarships do not always mean travelling to Germany. Right now, DAAD is accepting applications for 13 Master’s programmes at selected African universities through its In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme. All 13 are currently open for the 2027 intake. Deadline: 12 November 2026 1. MSc Water and Environmental Engineering Institution: 2iE, Burkina Faso 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… 2. MPhil Seed Science and Technology Institution: WACCI, University of Ghana 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… 3. MPhil Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases Institution: WACCBIP, University of Ghana 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… 4. MPhil Agricultural Economics Institution: University for Development Studies, Ghana 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… 5. Master in Environmental Health Institution: Jimma University, Ethiopia 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… 6. MSc Plant Breeding Institution: Chuka University, Kenya 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… 7. Master of Education in Research Institution: Moi University, Kenya 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… 8. MSc Electrical Power Systems Institution: University of Rwanda 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… 9. MSc Geomatics Institution: Ardhi University, Tanzania 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… 10. MSc Climate Change and Disaster Management Institution: Busitema University, Uganda 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… 11. MSc Environmental Health Institution: Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… 12. MSc Aquaculture and Fisheries Science Institution: Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… 13. MSc Irrigation Engineering Institution: Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi 🔗 static.daad.de/media/daad_de… Save this post and share it with someone who should apply. #DAAD #DAADScholarship #Scholarships #MastersScholarship #AfricanStudents #StudyInAfrica #PostgraduateScholarships #HigherEducation

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS! SOUTHWEST LEGISLATIVE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2026 Are you a young person passionate about governance and interested in understanding how decisions are made at the state level? Do you want to gain practical experience in the legislative process while contributing to better civic engagement? The Southwest Legislative Fellowship Programme is an opportunity for you. • Organiser: Legis360 • Supported by: Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) 12 YOUTH RESEARCHERS NEEDED • Two fellows will be selected from each state across the Southwest. • Selected fellows will be placed within State Houses of Assembly across the region. AS A FELLOW, YOU WILL: • Work within the legislative environment and engage with Assembly clerks. • Conduct research and identify gaps in legislative data. • Simplify complex legislative information into clear civic briefs that citizens can easily understand and use. This fellowship offers young people the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in legislative governance, work with real data, and contribute to making state-level lawmaking more accessible and understandable to citizens. APPLICATION PERIOD: 5th – 18th October 2026 Apply: tinyurl.com/SouthwestLegisla…