Scholarships for African Students
to Study Abroad in 2026
Real scholarship programs for Nigerian and African students. Germany (free tuition), Canada, US HBCUs, and UK — with actual amounts, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
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Germany — Free Tuition + DAAD Scholarships
Tuition: $250–$500/yr · Best for: CS, Engineering, Economics, Medicine
Why Germany? German public universities have no tuition fees for international students — not even for Nigerians. You pay only a small semester administration fee ($250–$500/year). Combined with the DAAD scholarship, a 2-year Master’s in Germany can cost you less than $8,000 total (mostly living expenses). DAAD covers ~€850/month for living, plus health insurance and travel allowance. This is the single highest-value scholarship pathway in the world for African students.
Ludwig Maximilian University
MSc Economics
Munich · Masters · Economics
Deadline: May 15
Technical University of Munich
MSc Informatics
Munich · Masters · Computer Science
Deadline: May 31
Technical University of Berlin
MSc Data Science
Berlin · Masters · Data Science
Deadline: April 15
Technical University of Munich
MSc Electrical Engineering
Munich · Masters · Engineering
Deadline: March 31
LMU Munich
BSc Business Administration
Munich · Bachelors · Business
Deadline: May 31
LMU Munich
BSc Medicine
Munich · Bachelors · Medicine
Deadline: July 15
Heidelberg University
BSc Life Sciences
Heidelberg · Bachelors · Sciences
Deadline: June 30
Heidelberg University
BSc Medicine
Heidelberg · Bachelors · Medicine
Deadline: July 15
RWTH Aachen University
BSc Mechanical Engineering
Aachen · Bachelors · Engineering
Deadline: March 1
RWTH Aachen University
MSc Computer Science
Aachen · Masters · Computer Science
Deadline: March 15
Free University of Berlin
BA Political Science
Berlin · Bachelors · Humanities
Deadline: May 31
Humboldt University of Berlin
BSc Natural Sciences
Berlin · Bachelors · Sciences
Deadline: July 15
University of Freiburg
BSc Environmental Sciences
Freiburg · Bachelors · Sciences
Deadline: June 15
TU Berlin
BSc Computer Science
Berlin · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: March 31
University of Göttingen
BSc Physics
Göttingen · Bachelors · Sciences
Deadline: July 15
University of Mannheim
BSc Business Administration
Mannheim · Bachelors · Business
Deadline: May 15
University of Tübingen
BSc Medicine
Tübingen · Bachelors · Medicine
Deadline: July 15
RWTH Aachen University
MSc Mechanical Engineering
Aachen · Masters · Engineering
Deadline: March 1
Technical University of Munich
BSc Computer Science
Munich · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: January 15
Canada — Community College & Graduate Pathways
Tuition: $5k–$9k/yr · Best for: CS, Engineering, Business, Data Science
Why Canada? UBC’s MSc Computer Science is one of the most affordable graduate programs in the English-speaking world at ~$8,500/year. Community college pathways (Seneca, Humber) offer $5,000–$7,000/year with a direct route to a 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). The Lester B. Pearson Scholarship at U of Toronto covers full tuition + living costs for exceptional international students.
Seneca College
Diploma to Degree Pathway - Computer Systems Technology
Toronto · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: August 1
Humber College
Business Management Diploma to Degree
Toronto · Bachelors · Business
Deadline: July 15
Memorial University of Newfoundland
BSc Engineering
St. John's · Bachelors · Engineering
Deadline: March 1
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Sydney · Bachelors · Business
Deadline: June 30
University of Regina
BSc Engineering
Regina · Bachelors · Engineering
Deadline: May 15
University of British Columbia
MSc Computer Science
Vancouver · Masters · Computer Science
Deadline: December 15
University of Manitoba
BSc Computer Science
Winnipeg · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: May 1
University of Saskatchewan
BSc Computer Science
Saskatoon · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: April 1
McGill University
BSc Mechanical Engineering
Montreal · Bachelors · Engineering
Deadline: January 15
University of Waterloo
BSc Computer Science
Waterloo · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: February 1
University of Toronto
BSc Data Science
Toronto · Bachelors · Data Science
Deadline: January 15
University of Toronto
MSc Applied Computing
Toronto · Masters · Computer Science
Deadline: November 1
United Kingdom — Scottish Universities & Masters Scholarships
Tuition: $11k–$15k/yr · Best for: CS, Business, Economics, Engineering
Why UK? Scottish universities (Stirling, Dundee, Aberdeen) charge £9,000–£11,000/year — significantly lower than London universities. The Edinburgh Global Scholarship covers up to 50% tuition. UK Master’s programs are 1 year (not 2), so you pay one year of fees total — making the real cost comparable to 2-year programs elsewhere. UCL, Manchester, and Imperial all have dedicated African student scholarship programs.
Coventry University
BSc Business Management
Coventry · Bachelors · Business
Deadline: July 31
University of Hertfordshire
BSc Computer Science
Hatfield · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: August 1
University of Aberdeen
BSc Computing Science
Aberdeen · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: August 1
University of Dundee
BSc Civil Engineering
Dundee · Bachelors · Engineering
Deadline: May 31
University of Stirling
BSc Computer Science
Stirling · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: January 31
Northumbria University
BSc Engineering Technology
Newcastle · Bachelors · Engineering
Deadline: June 30
University College London
BSc Economics
London · Bachelors · Economics
Deadline: January 31
University of Manchester
BSc Computer Science
Manchester · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: January 31
University of Edinburgh
MSc Computer Science
Edinburgh · Masters · Computer Science
Deadline: January 15
University of Warwick
MSc Business Analytics
Coventry · Masters · Business
Deadline: March 31
Imperial College London
MSc Data Science
London · Masters · Data Science
Deadline: March 1
United States — HBCU Scholarships for International Students
Tuition: $8k–$14k/yr post-scholarship · Best for: CS, Engineering, Business
Why US HBCUs? Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Howard, FAMU, Morgan State, Winston-Salem State) have dedicated international student aid programs. Base tuition is $18,000–$28,000/year but scholarships can bring your cost down to $8,000–$14,000/year. Georgia Tech’s MS Computer Science (base $30,000) offers Graduate Research Assistantships covering full tuition + a monthly stipend. Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s MS CS also has assistantship options for international students.
Maricopa Community Colleges
Associate Degree to ASU Transfer Pathway
Phoenix · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: August 1
Florida A&M University
BSc Computer Science
Tallahassee · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: March 1
Morgan State University
BSc Engineering
Baltimore · Bachelors · Engineering
Deadline: April 1
Howard University
BSc Computer Science
Washington D.C. · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: February 1
Winston-Salem State University
BSc Computer Science
Winston-Salem · Bachelors · Computer Science
Deadline: March 15
Georgia Institute of Technology
MS Computer Science
Atlanta · Masters · Computer Science
Deadline: December 15
Arizona State University
BSc Business Data Analytics
Tempe · Bachelors · Business
Deadline: Rolling
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
MS Computer Science
Champaign · Masters · Computer Science
Deadline: December 15
University of Michigan
BSc Electrical Engineering
Ann Arbor · Bachelors · Engineering
Deadline: February 1
Common Questions
Scholarship FAQs for African Students
Which country has the cheapest scholarships for Nigerian students?
Germany is the cheapest option by far. Public universities charge only $250–$500/yr in semester admin fees. The DAAD scholarship covers full living expenses (~€850/month). This means you could complete a 2-year Master’s in Germany for under $5,000 total, mostly living costs.
Can Nigerian students get full scholarships to study abroad?
Yes. DAAD (Germany) and ETH Zurich (Switzerland) both offer full scholarships covering tuition + living expenses. HEC Paris and Imperial College London have full-funding options. These are competitive — you need a strong GPA (3.3+), a good motivation letter, and early preparation (12+ months before deadline).
What is the cheapest country for Nigerian students to get a Master’s degree?
Germany is the cheapest. Public universities have no tuition — just $250–$500/semester in admin fees. Switzerland’s ETH Zurich charges ~$1,500/yr for tuition with full scholarships available. South Africa’s UCT has programs from $4,000/yr with scholarships.
Do US HBCUs offer scholarships for Nigerian international students?
Yes. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Howard, FAMU, Morgan State, Winston-Salem State) have dedicated international student scholarships. Post-scholarship costs can be as low as $8,000–$14,000/year for Nigerian students, compared to $18,000–$28,000 base tuition.
How do I apply for the DAAD scholarship as a Nigerian student?
Apply directly at daad.de. You need: (1) A recognized Nigerian Bachelor’s degree (GPA 3.2+ recommended), (2) IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+, (3) A motivation letter in German or English, (4) CV, (5) Sample of academic work. Deadlines vary by program — most Master’s programs close December–May for October intake.