1. KfW EAC Master’s Scholarships 2026/2027 — Fully Funded
Young graduates from East African Community (EAC) member states can apply for the KfW-funded EAC Master’s Scholarship Programme for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The programme is offering scholarships for eligible students to pursue Master’s degrees at participating universities in an EAC Partner State other than their country of origin.
The scholarship is designed to strengthen postgraduate education, skills development and regional integration across East Africa. Reports indicate that up to 120 scholarships are available under the current cohort.
What the scholarship covers
The programme provides comprehensive financial support for successful scholars, including tuition, monthly allowances, travel and research-related support, subject to the programme’s terms and conditions.
Eligibility
The opportunity is targeted at suitably qualified nationals of East African Community member states who meet the academic and programme-specific requirements.
Deadline
September 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EAT.
Interested applicants should carefully review the eligibility requirements and application instructions before submitting their applications.
Note: This opportunity is primarily for eligible students from East African Community countries and is not open to Nigerian applicants.
2. Julius Berger Nigeria Female Scholarship Award 2026
Female Nigerian students have another opportunity to secure educational funding through the 2026 Julius Berger Nigeria Female Scholarship Award.
The scholarship is designed to support eligible female students and help reduce financial barriers to education.
The opportunity is particularly relevant to Nigerian students seeking financial assistance for their studies, with applications currently open.
Eligibility
Applicants should carefully check the programme’s specific academic, age, course and other eligibility requirements before applying.
Deadline
September 16, 2026.
Eligible female students are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and ensure that all required documents are correctly provided.
APPLICATION ADVICE
Students should never pay anyone to secure a scholarship. Before submitting an application, verify the opportunity through the official organisation or institution responsible for the programme and read all eligibility requirements carefully.
Contact: eacsp@iucea.org
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