Category Archives: PhD/post doctoral

FULLY FUNDED INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF JAPAN SCHOLARSHIP.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026.

LOCATION: Japan

IUJ is pleased to offer their successful applicants a variety of scholarship support to attend our degree programs. Matches are made on a competitive basis at the time of admissions and are based on the objectives of our various partner organizations, companies, and foundations.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for the International University of Japan Scholarship, you must:

Be new to IUJ, enrolling as an international student

Be active participants in support of the local community and gain a good understanding of the Japanese society

Develop leadership skills and then contribute to the international society in a leadership role upon graduation.

Priority for this scholarship is given to those with excellent academic performances and in financial need.

candidates must be ready to submit the following documents:

Application Form 

Academic transcripts 

Recommendation Letters 

Photocopy of Passport Photo Page

Read the IUJ Scholarship Guidelines

Start an Online Application.

In Phase 2 of the Online Application, you will find a Scholarship application to fill in.

Complete and submit the scholarship application.

The Admissions Committee considers scholarship awards along with the admissions decisions.

Click on the button below to submit your application.

BENEFIT:

The scholarships are different based on the eligibility of the applicants and the availability of the award. Available awards include:

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Scholarship

Specifically designed for African students

Covers full tuition and admission fees

Monthly stipend of approximately ¥150,000

Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)

Full tuition coverage

Monthly stipend

Airfare support

Accommodation and living allowances

Nakayama Scholarship Series

Merit-based scholarships covering 30% to 100% tuition

Premium category includes stipend support

MEXT (Japanese Government Scholarship)

Fully funded government scholarship

Covers tuition, living allowance, and airfare

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HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP SCHOLARSHIP AT SOAS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.

Application Deadline: April 25, 2026

LOCATION: England

Hyundai Motor Group is offering five scholarships intended to nurture talent from Africa at SOAS University of London. These scholarships aim to cultivate experts for sustainable development in Africa and will continue to establish long-term collaboration models for the next generation of Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

This scholarship is open to African nationals who are ordinarily resident in Africa.

This scholarship is open to international fee-paying applicants only.

New admissions only (programmes starting in 2026/27).

Applicants for the MA scholarship must possess or expect to be awarded an international equivalent to a first-class honours degree from a UK university. Applicants with a non-UK degree must be in the top rank as evidenced by references and transcripts. Applicants with a 2:1 may also apply but will not be given preference.

Applicants for the MPhil/PhD scholarship must possess or expect to be awarded an international equivalent to a master’s degree with distinction from a UK university. Applicants with a non-UK master’s degree must be in the top rank as evidenced by references and transcripts. Applicants with merit may also apply but will not be given preference.

Scholarship applicants must have applied to SOAS but are not required to have received an offer of admission by the scholarship deadline. An unconditional offer will need to have been received by the time the selection panel meets to discuss scholarship applications.

Applicants must meet the English language condition of their offer of admission to study at SOAS, if applicable. If your offer is conditional on English, please arrange your English test and ensure you meet the English requirements as soon as possible.

Please note that this scholarship does not cover funding for pre-sessional courses.

BENEFIT:

Master’s award: £27,730.

PhD award: tuition fees and stipend of up to £22,780

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