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Fully funded scholarships for students from Mali 2026-2027

Fully funded scholarships available now for Malian students

Are you a student from Mali looking for a fully funded scholarship? This page gathers the scholarships currently open to applicants from Mali, at bachelor's, master's and PhD level, funded by governments, universities and foundations. The list below is updated daily and only shows opportunities whose deadline has not passed yet.

What a fully funded scholarship covers

A fully funded scholarship usually covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance and the flight ticket. Conditions vary by program: check them on each opportunity page before applying.

Scholarships open to West African students

Students from West Africa are eligible for many international scholarships: government programs such as Türkiye Bursları (Turkey), Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungary), Chinese Government Scholarships or MEXT (Japan), Erasmus Mundus master's degrees in Europe and programs for young Africans such as the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at its partner universities. Many programs are taught in French as well as in English.

Scholarships available now by study level

After high school, several governments fully fund bachelor's studies for international high-school graduates. At master's level, Erasmus Mundus programs and university excellence scholarships cover tuition and living costs. For a PhD, many universities offer funded positions with a salary or research stipend. Use the level filters to show the scholarships open to Malian students that match your profile.

2 open fully funded scholarships · updated on 7 October 2026

Mali is the eligibility country for applicants; countries shown in opportunities are study destinations.

Eligible for students from Mali
Full funding

NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge

Building a highly skilled, large, and diverse translational science workforce Raise the profile of your education or training opportunity in translational science, and help disseminate effective approaches nationally Challenge type: Scientific Agency name: Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health Total cash prizes: $5,000,000.00

Eligible for students from Mali
Full funding

NIH Complement Animal Research in Experimentation NAMs Reduction to Practice Challenge

Build the future of human-based biomedical research with new approach methodologies This challenge invites innovative combinatorial NAMs solutions from multidisciplinary teams who can demonstrate implementation of human-based solution in a practical form within a 3-year period. Challenge type: Technology demonstration and hardware Agency name: Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health Total cash prizes: $700,000,000.00

How to apply for a scholarship from Mali?

  1. Check that Mali is eligible: each listing states the accepted nationalities, study level and maximum age.
  2. Prepare your documents early: valid passport, transcripts and diplomas (translated and certified if required), motivation letter, recommendation letters and CV.
  3. Take the required language test (IELTS, TOEFL, DELF/DALF…) several months before the deadline.
  4. Apply on the official website before 2026-2027 applications close: every Mina7 listing gives the direct link.
  5. Prepare your visa: once admitted, book an appointment with the embassy or consulate of the destination country in Mali or your region.

Frequently asked questions from students in Mali

Which fully funded scholarships are open to students from Mali in 2026-2027?

This page lists fully funded scholarships that applicants from Mali are eligible for and whose deadline has not passed yet. Use the level and destination filters to narrow the list.

Can a student from Mali get a fully funded scholarship after high school?

Yes. Several government programs, such as Türkiye Bursları (Turkey), Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungary), Chinese Government Scholarships or MEXT (Japan), fund bachelor studies for high-school graduates from many countries. Check on each listing that Mali is among the eligible countries.

Which documents should I prepare to apply from Mali?

Usually: a valid passport, transcripts and diplomas (often translated and certified), a motivation letter, recommendation letters, a CV and a language test result. The exact list depends on each scholarship.

What does “eligible for students from Mali” mean?

Mali is your nationality, i.e. the scholarship's eligibility criterion. The country shown on each listing is the study destination.

Is applying for these scholarships free?

Yes, applying to official scholarships is free in the vast majority of cases. Beware of intermediaries asking for money to “guarantee” a scholarship.

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