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Fully Funded WHO African Region Fellowship Programme · World Health Organization Fully Funded IAEA Technical Cooperation Fellowship in Medical Physics · International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Fully Funded WHO African Region Fellowship Programme · World Health Organization Fully Funded IAEA Technical Cooperation Fellowship in Medical Physics · International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Fully Funded Wellcome Trust African Institutions Initiative · Wellcome Trust · 11d remaining Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Makerere University · Mastercard Foundation / Makerere University · 11d remaining Fully Funded Wellcome Trust African Institutions Initiative · Wellcome Trust · 11d remaining Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Makerere University · Mastercard Foundation / Makerere University · 11d remaining Fully Funded CARTA (Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa) · CARTA / African Population and Health Research Center · May 31 Fully Funded Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE) Scholarships · World Bank / African Union · May 31 Fully Funded CARTA (Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa) · CARTA / African Population and Health Research Center · May 31 Fully Funded Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE) Scholarships · World Bank / African Union · May 31 Fully Funded Uganda Government Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies · Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports Fully Funded East African Community Scholarship Scheme · East African Community (EAC) Fully Funded Uganda Government Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies · Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports Fully Funded East African Community Scholarship Scheme · East African Community (EAC) Fully Funded DAAD MIDE Scholarship 2026 in Germany | Fully Funded · opportunitiescircle Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026-27 in Germany | Fully Funded · opportunitiescircle Fully Funded SBW Berlin Scholarship in Germany 2026 | Fully Funded · opportunitiescircle Fully Funded Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program 2026 · opportunitiescircle Fully Funded WHO African Region Fellowship Programme · World Health Organization Fully Funded IAEA Technical Cooperation Fellowship in Medical Physics · International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Fully Funded WHO African Region Fellowship Programme · World Health Organization Fully Funded IAEA Technical Cooperation Fellowship in Medical Physics · International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Fully Funded Wellcome Trust African Institutions Initiative · Wellcome Trust · 11d remaining Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Makerere University · Mastercard Foundation / Makerere University · 11d remaining Fully Funded Wellcome Trust African Institutions Initiative · Wellcome Trust · 11d remaining Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Makerere University · Mastercard Foundation / Makerere University · 11d remaining Fully Funded CARTA (Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa) · CARTA / African Population and Health Research Center · May 31 Fully Funded Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE) Scholarships · World Bank / African Union · May 31 Fully Funded CARTA (Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa) · CARTA / African Population and Health Research Center · May 31 Fully Funded Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE) Scholarships · World Bank / African Union · May 31 Fully Funded Uganda Government Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies · Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports Fully Funded East African Community Scholarship Scheme · East African Community (EAC) Fully Funded Uganda Government Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies · Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports Fully Funded East African Community Scholarship Scheme · East African Community (EAC) Fully Funded DAAD MIDE Scholarship 2026 in Germany | Fully Funded · opportunitiescircle Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026-27 in Germany | Fully Funded · opportunitiescircle Fully Funded SBW Berlin Scholarship in Germany 2026 | Fully Funded · opportunitiescircle Fully Funded Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program 2026 · opportunitiescircle
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🏆 Commonwealth Masters Scholarship · UK
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🎓 Mastercard Foundation Scholars · Makerere
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🏥 WHO AFRO Fellowship · Medical Imaging
🎓 All Closing Soon 🌍 Fully Funded 🏥 Medical & Health 🇺🇬 For Ugandans 📚 Undergraduate
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Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🏥 Medical Any Level
WHO African Region Fellowship Programme
World Health Organization
WHO member states in Africa → Various

Short-term and long-term fellowships for health professionals to strengthen technical skills in specific public health areas. Particularly relevant for medical imaging, radiology, and health systems professionals.

Fully Funded Any Level 📍 Various
Who should apply
Health workers and professionals working in the public health sector in WHO AFRO member states. Applicants should be nominated by their national Ministry of Health. Radiographers and medical imaging technologists are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
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Discuss eligibility with your hospital or health facility supervisor
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Get your institution to submit a nomination through the Ministry of Health
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🏥 Medical Any Level
IAEA Technical Cooperation Fellowship in Medical Physics
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
IAEA member states including Uganda → Austria / Online

Short-term fellowships (1-12 months) for professionals working in radiation medicine, medical physics, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic imaging. Covers travel, accommodation and a daily allowance.

Fully Funded Any Level 📍 Austria / Online
Who should apply
Radiographers, medical physicists, nuclear medicine technologists, and other radiation medicine professionals currently employed in a hospital or medical institution in an IAEA member state. Must have at least 3 years experience.
How to apply
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Your national authority (Uganda Atomic Energy Council or Ministry of Health) must submit a formal request to IAEA
2
Get your supervisor to contact the Ministry about the annual fellowship call
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🏥 Medical Any Level
WHO African Region Fellowship Programme
World Health Organization
WHO member states in Africa → Various

Short-term and long-term fellowships for health professionals to strengthen technical skills in specific public health areas. Particularly relevant for medical imaging, radiology, and health systems professionals.

Fully Funded Any Level 📍 Various
Who should apply
Health workers and professionals working in the public health sector in WHO AFRO member states. Applicants should be nominated by their national Ministry of Health. Radiographers and medical imaging technologists are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
1
Discuss eligibility with your hospital or health facility supervisor
2
Get your institution to submit a nomination through the Ministry of Health
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🏥 Medical Any Level
IAEA Technical Cooperation Fellowship in Medical Physics
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
IAEA member states including Uganda → Austria / Online

Short-term fellowships (1-12 months) for professionals working in radiation medicine, medical physics, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic imaging. Covers travel, accommodation and a daily allowance.

Fully Funded Any Level 📍 Austria / Online
Who should apply
Radiographers, medical physicists, nuclear medicine technologists, and other radiation medicine professionals currently employed in a hospital or medical institution in an IAEA member state. Must have at least 3 years experience.
How to apply
1
Your national authority (Uganda Atomic Energy Council or Ministry of Health) must submit a formal request to IAEA
2
Get your supervisor to contact the Ministry about the annual fellowship call
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🎓 General Undergraduate
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Makerere University
Mastercard Foundation / Makerere University
Ugandan citizens and East Africans → Uganda (Makerere)

Full scholarship at Makerere University for academically gifted students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Covers tuition, accommodation, meals, books, mentorship and leadership training.

Fully Funded Undergraduate 📍 Uganda (Makerere)
Who should apply
Ugandan citizens and East African students admitted to Makerere who come from low-income families. Must have good A-level results. Ages 18-25 preferred. Female students strongly encouraged.
How to apply
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Apply to Makerere University through the normal JAMB / Uganda admissions process
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Select the Mastercard scholarship on the Makerere Scholars portal
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🎓 General Undergraduate
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Makerere University
Mastercard Foundation / Makerere University
Ugandan citizens and East Africans → Uganda (Makerere)

Full scholarship at Makerere University for academically gifted students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Covers tuition, accommodation, meals, books, mentorship and leadership training.

Fully Funded Undergraduate 📍 Uganda (Makerere)
Who should apply
Ugandan citizens and East African students admitted to Makerere who come from low-income families. Must have good A-level results. Ages 18-25 preferred. Female students strongly encouraged.
How to apply
1
Apply to Makerere University through the normal JAMB / Uganda admissions process
2
Select the Mastercard scholarship on the Makerere Scholars portal
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🏥 Medical PhD
CARTA (Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa)
CARTA / African Population and Health Research Center
Sub-Saharan Africa → Africa (collaborative)

A joint initiative supporting PhD training of African academics who are staff at African universities. Covers research costs, training workshops, and a mentorship network.

Fully Funded PhD 📍 Africa (collaborative)
Who should apply
Academic staff at African universities who are conducting PhD research in population health, including health systems, infectious disease, maternal health, imaging services and other medical fields. Priority to those without PhD.
How to apply
1
Must be an academic staff member at a CARTA-affiliated African university
2
Discuss with your Head of Department
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🏥 Medical Master's
Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE) Scholarships
World Bank / African Union
West and East Africa → African universities

Scholarships for Masters and PhD students at African Centers of Excellence in STEM and health fields. Makerere University hosts ACE centres in health, engineering and life sciences.

Fully Funded Master's 📍 African universities
Who should apply
Students from any African country applying to study at an ACE centre in the region. Makerere's ACE centres cover reproductive health, infectious diseases, and veterinary medicine — related fields welcome.
How to apply
1
Apply directly to a Masters programme at a Makerere ACE centre
2
Indicate on your application that you are applying for an ACE scholarship
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🏥 Medical PhD
CARTA (Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa)
CARTA / African Population and Health Research Center
Sub-Saharan Africa → Africa (collaborative)

A joint initiative supporting PhD training of African academics who are staff at African universities. Covers research costs, training workshops, and a mentorship network.

Fully Funded PhD 📍 Africa (collaborative)
Who should apply
Academic staff at African universities who are conducting PhD research in population health, including health systems, infectious disease, maternal health, imaging services and other medical fields. Priority to those without PhD.
How to apply
1
Must be an academic staff member at a CARTA-affiliated African university
2
Discuss with your Head of Department
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🏥 Medical Master's
Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE) Scholarships
World Bank / African Union
West and East Africa → African universities

Scholarships for Masters and PhD students at African Centers of Excellence in STEM and health fields. Makerere University hosts ACE centres in health, engineering and life sciences.

Fully Funded Master's 📍 African universities
Who should apply
Students from any African country applying to study at an ACE centre in the region. Makerere's ACE centres cover reproductive health, infectious diseases, and veterinary medicine — related fields welcome.
How to apply
1
Apply directly to a Masters programme at a Makerere ACE centre
2
Indicate on your application that you are applying for an ACE scholarship
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🎓 General Master's
Uganda Government Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies
Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports
Ugandan citizens → Various (bilateral agreements)

The Uganda Government offers bilateral scholarships to Ugandan citizens for postgraduate study in partner countries including China, Russia, Cuba, India and others. Announced periodically.

Fully Funded Master's 📍 Various (bilateral agreements)
Who should apply
Ugandan citizens with a good first degree from a recognised university. Usually requires recommendation from a government ministry or public sector employer.
How to apply
1
Monitor the Ministry of Education website and newspapers for annual announcements (usually March-May)
2
Pick up application forms from the Ministry offices on Parliamentary Avenue, Kampala
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🎓 General Undergraduate
East African Community Scholarship Scheme
East African Community (EAC)
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan → EAC Partner States

Promotes academic exchange between EAC partner states. Allows students to study at top universities in other EAC countries at home-country rates, sometimes with EAC financial support.

Fully Funded Undergraduate 📍 EAC Partner States
Who should apply
Citizens of EAC partner states wishing to study in another EAC country. Eligibility depends on specific bilateral agreements. Monitor the EAC and Ministry of Education websites for announcements.
How to apply
1
Check EAC and Ministry of Education websites annually for open calls
2
Applications usually go through the national Ministry of Education
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🎓 General Master's
Uganda Government Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies
Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports
Ugandan citizens → Various (bilateral agreements)

The Uganda Government offers bilateral scholarships to Ugandan citizens for postgraduate study in partner countries including China, Russia, Cuba, India and others. Announced periodically.

Fully Funded Master's 📍 Various (bilateral agreements)
Who should apply
Ugandan citizens with a good first degree from a recognised university. Usually requires recommendation from a government ministry or public sector employer.
How to apply
1
Monitor the Ministry of Education website and newspapers for annual announcements (usually March-May)
2
Pick up application forms from the Ministry offices on Parliamentary Avenue, Kampala
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🎓 General Undergraduate
East African Community Scholarship Scheme
East African Community (EAC)
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan → EAC Partner States

Promotes academic exchange between EAC partner states. Allows students to study at top universities in other EAC countries at home-country rates, sometimes with EAC financial support.

Fully Funded Undergraduate 📍 EAC Partner States
Who should apply
Citizens of EAC partner states wishing to study in another EAC country. Eligibility depends on specific bilateral agreements. Monitor the EAC and Ministry of Education websites for announcements.
How to apply
1
Check EAC and Ministry of Education websites annually for open calls
2
Applications usually go through the national Ministry of Education
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🎓 General Master's
Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme
European Commission / African Union
All African countries → African universities

EU-funded mobility scheme enabling African students and staff to study or work at universities in other African countries. Covers tuition, travel and a monthly stipend.

Fully Funded Master's 📍 African universities
Who should apply
Students and academic staff from African universities participating in the scheme. Check whether your institution has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a partner institution under this scheme.
How to apply
1
Check whether your university participates in the Intra-Africa scheme
2
Apply through your university's international office
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🎓 General Master's
Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme
European Commission / African Union
All African countries → African universities

EU-funded mobility scheme enabling African students and staff to study or work at universities in other African countries. Covers tuition, travel and a monthly stipend.

Fully Funded Master's 📍 African universities
Who should apply
Students and academic staff from African universities participating in the scheme. Check whether your institution has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a partner institution under this scheme.
How to apply
1
Check whether your university participates in the Intra-Africa scheme
2
Apply through your university's international office
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🎓 General PhD
African Graduate Fellowship (AFGRAD)
Association of African Universities (AAU)
All African countries → African universities

Supports doctoral studies at African universities, particularly cross-border collaborations. Encourages continental knowledge sharing by funding African students to study at other African institutions.

Partial PhD 📍 African universities
Who should apply
African graduate students wishing to pursue doctoral study at an African university other than their home country's institutions. Strong preference for research in African development challenges.
How to apply
1
Identify a host African university and potential supervisor
2
Get acceptance/interest from the supervisor
Free to apply — do not pay anyone
🎓 General PhD
African Graduate Fellowship (AFGRAD)
Association of African Universities (AAU)
All African countries → African universities

Supports doctoral studies at African universities, particularly cross-border collaborations. Encourages continental knowledge sharing by funding African students to study at other African institutions.

Partial PhD 📍 African universities
Who should apply
African graduate students wishing to pursue doctoral study at an African university other than their home country's institutions. Strong preference for research in African development challenges.
How to apply
1
Identify a host African university and potential supervisor
2
Get acceptance/interest from the supervisor
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