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  The USA has some of the most generous scholarships in the world for African students. Two of the biggest: 1. Fulbright Foreign Student Program Covers: Full tuition + living + flights + health insurance Level: Master's / PhD Eligibility: All African countries Deadline: Varies by US Embassy (typically Feb–May) 2. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Covers: Full tuition + living + travel + laptop + stipend Level: UG / Graduate Eligibility: Sub-Saharan Africa (select countries) Deadline: Varies by university (Nov–Jan) Both programs are fully funded. But here's what most African students don't know: Fulbright isn't one application. It's multiple — one per country. Each US Embassy runs its own competition. Mastercard Foundation isn't one application either. It's one per partner university — and there are ~30 partner universities. The strategy isn't "apply to Fulbright." It's "figure out which country/university gives you the best chance...