Fully funded study opportunities for African students exist across North America and Europe — either as university-run full scholarships, national scholarship schemes (DAAD, Türkiye Scholarships, Erasmus Mundus, etc.), or through major funder partnerships (e.g., Mastercard Foundation). Below are 20 universities (grouped by region) with direct links to their official scholarship / funding pages so you can go straight to apply or learn more about these scholarship offers.
Quick tips: Start applications early (9–12 months before intake), emphasise leadership & community impact in essays, and always use official scholarship pages (links below) — never pay intermediaries.
Canada
United Kingdom & Europe (UK, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland)
ETH Zurich — Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)
Highly competitive excellence scholarships for master’s students covering living and tuition costs; ETH also lists other merit and social scholarships. 
Germany & German-speaking Europe
United States
Erasmus, EU & Multi-University Programs
African institutions / partner hubs (important hosts of fully funded places)
AIMS (African Institute for Mathematical Sciences) — Fully Funded Postgraduate Programmes
AIMS centres award full scholarships (tuition, board, and living allowances) for selected candidates across Africa — excellent for STEM-focused applicants. 
How to pick which to apply for
- Decide level: undergrad vs masters vs PhD — many European full scholarships are at master’s level (Erasmus Mundus, DAAD, ESOP at ETH).
- Check the application route: some awards are university-led (Pearson, UBC), others are national or consortia-led (DAAD, Erasmus Mundus, Türkiye Scholarships), and some are partner programmes (Mastercard Foundation partners).
- Emphasise leadership and impact — many full scholarships prioritise candidates who plan to give back to their communities.
- Start early: prepare transcripts, reference letters, and a clear personal statement 9–12 months before the intake.
