10 open · updated today · what US applicants usually need
Every listing below links to its official source and shows when we last checked it. Local awards come first; open ones from abroad that accept applicants from the United States follow.
Two-year salaried leadership programme at the World Bank Group with three rotations, including a country office. For master's holders with 2–6 years' experience.
Fully funded graduate study at Stanford for up to three years, plus a leadership programme, open to applicants of any nationality.
Six-week leadership institute at a US university in summer 2027 for Sub-Saharan Africans aged 25-35 who are already leading in business, civic life or public service.
Free science-illustration contest for students in grades 9–12 worldwide; cash prizes up to $2,000 and big tuition scholarships at Bennington College.
Minerva's global four-city undergraduate programme offers need-based scholarships, work-study and loans to students of any nationality. Early Action closes 1 Nov.
Residential fellowships for scholars in humanities/social sciences to write books or dissertations. Open to PhD holders and candidates globally.
Full funding for an eligible one- or two-year master's at UC Berkeley for young Africans committed to returning home. Fee-waiver requests due 15 Nov 2026.
US liberal arts college that covers 100% of tuition, housing, food and fees for every admitted international student. No application fee; about 40 places a year.
Global business and social innovation contest for teams of 2-4 secondary students aged 14-18; $100K+ in prizes, with Nigeria among participating locations.
Free challenge for young changemakers aged 20 and under in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa leading civic projects; prizes up to $5,000 plus a funded summit.
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High-school diploma or degree, GPA on a 4.0 scale, SAT/ACT or GRE/GMAT where required, an essay or statement, and recommendation letters set by each school.
From the Requirements Matrix, with sources. Each scholarship’s own list always wins.