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She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship and Other Scholarships for African Students

Last updated 1 Nov 2026 · 152 matching scholarships listed

The She Code Africa laptop scholarship is a She Code Africa initiative that gives laptops to African women studying or working in tech so they can take part in online learning and remote work. It is not a tuition scholarship. If you want funding for a degree abroad, the wider list of scholarships for African students below covers fully funded and partial awards in many countries.

The most useful fact first: most awards on this page are open to African nationals, and deadlines run across the year, from October to February for many European universities.

What the She Code Africa laptop scholarship is, and what it is not

The She Code Africa laptop scholarship is run by She Code Africa, a community that supports women in technology across the continent. It provides laptops rather than cash or tuition, so recipients can join online classes, bootcamps and remote work. The official She Code Africa site has the current eligibility rules, the application window and the number of devices available for 2026.

This page is about scholarships for African students more broadly: degree funding, research grants and tuition waivers. If a laptop is your main need, apply to She Code Africa directly. If you need money for a degree, read on. The awards below are the ones our listings track, and each links to its own page with the full terms.

How to read this list of scholarships for African students

Each entry names the host, the level, what the award covers and the deadline. Start with the level you are applying for, then check the country you want to study in, then check the deadline. A scholarship that pays tuition only leaves you to cover living costs, so read the coverage column before you spend a week on an application.

Three labels matter most. Fully funded means tuition plus living costs and usually travel and insurance. Tuition plus stipend means fees are covered and you get a monthly payment. Tuition fees means fees only, and you fund the rest yourself.

Our live list sits further down this page and updates as rounds open and close. You can also open the filtered list for this page at any time, or browse the scholarship finder and scholarships by country.

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Fully funded scholarships for African students in Europe and the UK

These awards cover tuition, living costs and usually travel. They are the most competitive, so apply early and prepare your documents well before the deadline.

Tuition waivers and stipends for master's study

These awards pay fees, a monthly amount, or both. Several are tied to one university, so you apply to the programme and the scholarship in the same round.

ProgrammeLevelWhat it coversDeadline
UNIL Master's Grants for International Students at University of LausanneMastersCHF 1,600 per month1 November 2026
ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarships (ESOP)MastersCHF 12,000 per semester plus tuition waiver30 November 2026
KTH Scholarship for Master's Study at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SwedenMastersTuition for first and second year15 January 2027
Axel Adler Scholarships at University of Gothenburg for Master's StudyMastersTuition waiver only15 January 2027
Radboud Scholarship Programme at Radboud University for International Master's StudentsMastersReduced tuition plus visa and insurance31 January 2027
VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme (VUFP) for International Master's StudentsMastersTuition fees1 February 2027
Science@Leuven Scholarships for International StudentsMastersUp to 12,000 euro, tuition and insurance15 Feb 2026

Research funding and awards for PhD and postdoc study

Doctoral funding usually comes through the university or a national scheme. These listings are open to international applicants, and several are aimed at researchers from developing countries.

Undergraduate and distance learning options

Bachelor's funding is scarcer than postgraduate funding, but a few schemes are open to African students. Distance learning is worth a look if you cannot move abroad.

Awards tied to development, policy and public service

Some of the strongest funding for African students comes from development-focused programmes. They often ask for a clear link between your studies and work back home.

Who these scholarships suit, and who should look elsewhere

They suit you if you hold a passport from an African country and can show strong academic results, a clear study plan and, for development awards, a reason to return home. Master's applicants have the widest choice. PhD researchers have good options too, especially in Switzerland and Australia.

Look elsewhere if you need a laptop or a short course rather than a degree: the She Code Africa laptop scholarship and similar tech community schemes fit better. If you need funding for a bachelor's degree, your options are narrower, so check the undergraduate section first and apply to several awards. If you cannot meet a language requirement, fix that before you apply, because most of these programmes teach in English or another local language.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Pick the level and country you want. Use scholarships by country to narrow the field.
  2. Shortlist three to five awards whose coverage and deadline fit you.
  3. Read the official page for each one. Confirm the current deadline and the required documents.
  4. Prepare your transcripts, degree certificates, passport, CV and motivation letter.
  5. Ask two referees early, and give them your CV and study plan.
  6. Take the language test if the programme requires one, and leave time for results.
  7. Submit before the deadline, then keep the confirmation email.
  8. Track every application in one spreadsheet with dates and outcomes.

Documents, selection and common mistakes

Most programmes ask for the same core set: transcripts, certificates, a passport copy, a CV, a motivation letter and reference letters. Some add a research proposal, a portfolio or proof of English. Selection usually weighs academic record, fit between your goals and the programme, and the strength of your references.

Common mistakes

  • Applying to one award only. Spread your applications across several deadlines.
  • Missing the internal university deadline that sits before the scholarship deadline.
  • Sending a generic motivation letter that could fit any programme.
  • Ignoring the return-home condition on development awards.
  • Assuming a tuition waiver covers living costs. Check the coverage line.
  • Leaving referees too little time, then submitting weak letters.

For more on writing applications, see our scholarship tips and the full set of guides.

Questions African students ask about these scholarships

Does the She Code Africa laptop scholarship pay tuition?

No. It provides laptops, not tuition or cash. The official She Code Africa site has the current rules.

Can I apply for more than one scholarship at once?

Yes, and you should. Check each programme's rules on holding two awards, because some do not allow it.

Do I need a language test?

Often yes, if you are applying to a programme taught in a language that is not your first. The official page states which test and score it accepts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the She Code Africa laptop scholarship?

It is a She Code Africa initiative that gives laptops to African women in tech so they can study and work online. It is not a tuition scholarship. The official She Code Africa site has the current eligibility rules and application window.

Are these scholarships only for African nationals?

Most are aimed at African or developing-country nationals, but each programme sets its own nationality rules. Check the eligibility section on the official page before you apply.

Which scholarships for African students are fully funded?
When are the main deadlines?

Deadlines run all year, with a busy window from October to February for European universities. For example, the KTH Scholarship for Master's Study at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden closes on 15 January 2027.

Can I get funding for a bachelor's degree?
Do I have to return home after a development scholarship?

Some development programmes expect you to use your skills in your home country after graduation. Read the conditions on the official page before you accept an award.

Where can I see all current openings in one place?

Use the filtered list for this page, which updates as rounds open and close.