Fully funded scholarships for students from Senegal 2026-2027

Fully funded scholarships available now for Senegalese students

Are you a student from Senegal looking for a fully funded scholarship? This page gathers the scholarships currently open to applicants from Senegal, 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 Senegalese students that match your profile.

0 open fully funded scholarships · updated on 7 October 2026

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

How to apply for a scholarship from Senegal?

  1. Check that Senegal 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 Senegal or your region.

Frequently asked questions from students in Senegal

Which fully funded scholarships are open to students from Senegal in 2026-2027?
This page lists fully funded scholarships that applicants from Senegal are eligible for and whose deadline has not passed yet. Use the level and destination filters to narrow the list.

Can a student from Senegal 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 Senegal is among the eligible countries.

Which documents should I prepare to apply from Senegal?
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 Senegal” mean?
Senegal 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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