Scholarship Opportunities

Overview

Support for women studying nuclear-related subjects, including nuclear medicine and radiation-related fields.

International Atomic Energy Agency · 2026 application call

Opens

Exact date not confirmed

Closes

31 Oct 2026 (time not confirmed)

IAEA confirms applications are open and close on 31 October 2026. Exact opening date and cutoff time were not stated on the checked page; confirm the portal deadline.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Nuclear medicine, radiation biology and other eligible nuclear-related subjects. General radiography alone does not establish course eligibility.

Zambian applicants: Women from IAEA Member States, including Zambia, must be accepted or enrolled in an eligible accredited master's programme.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Tuition and living-cost support with programme caps; other funding must be declared.

Overview

Doctoral fellowships at participating universities. Applicants must submit both the initial fellowship application and university applications.

Research Grants Council · 2027/28

Opens

1 Sep 2026, 12:00 (UTC+08:00)

Closes

1 Dec 2026, 12:00 (UTC+08:00)

Initial application: 1 September 2026 at noon to 1 December 2026 at noon, Hong Kong time. University full-application deadlines are separate; do not confuse them with this noon cutoff.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Research fields available at participating universities; check relevant health, imaging or biomedical supervisors.

Zambian applicants: New full-time PhD applicants from all countries and regions may apply, subject to the scheme and university conditions.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Fellowship stipend and research-related travel support; confirm university tuition arrangements.

Overview

Leadership-focused master's scholarships. Eligible health, imaging or related courses may support a radiographer's professional development.

UK Government / Chevening · 2027/28 applications closed

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Exact date not confirmed

Closes

Exact date not confirmed

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Zambia page confirms closed. Official timeline lists opening in August 2026 and closing in October 2026, without exact dates in the retrieved text. The next application round has not been announced.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Applicants must meet the current Zambia and Chevening eligibility rules and secure an eligible university offer.

Eligibility / relevance: Applicants must meet the current Zambia and Chevening eligibility rules and secure an eligible university offer.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Chevening award coverage under the current scholarship terms.

Overview

Research funding for women from developing and emerging economies pursuing STEM careers.

Schlumberger Foundation · 2027 fellowships

Opens

1 Sep 2026 (time not confirmed)

Closes

7 Nov 2026, 12:00 (UTC-06:00)

New applications: 1 September to 7 November 2026, closing at noon Central Standard Time (UTC-6). Reference letters have a separate 14 November deadline.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Eligible STEM research; health-related proposals must meet the foundation's research scope.

Zambian applicants: Eligible women from developing/emerging economies must meet country, research and return-career requirements. Confirm Zambia eligibility in the current rules.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Grant support under foundation caps and conditions; not an automatic full-cost award.

Overview

Partner-university awards serving Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe. A relevant health course can support professional development.

The Beit Trust · 2027 entry

Opens

1 Dec 2026 (time not confirmed)

Closes

12 Feb 2027 (time not confirmed)

Official window: 1 December 2026 to 12 February 2027. Exact cutoff time was not confirmed; check the application instructions. UK and South African admission arrangements differ.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Approved postgraduate courses at partner universities; confirm course suitability.

Zambian applicants: Zambian nationals are among the eligible nationalities; residence, age and other conditions apply.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Scholarship support under Beit Trust and partner-university terms.

Overview

Postgraduate study at participating Commonwealth universities. Available health-related courses depend on the institutions in each round.

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) · 2027/28 cycle 1

Opens

18 Nov 2026 (time not confirmed)

Closes

13 Jan 2027 (time not confirmed)

ACU calendar: opens 18 November 2026; closes 13 January 2027. Exact cutoff time is not published in the calendar; confirm it on the application page. Cycle 2 is listed for 3 March to 27 April 2027.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Check the participating countries, courses and academic requirements. Study is in an eligible host country outside the applicant's home country.

Eligibility / relevance: Check the participating countries, courses and academic requirements. Study is in an eligible host country outside the applicant's home country.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Fully funded scholarships under ACU terms.

Overview

Jointly supported awards for selected courses. Health-related options must be checked against the approved course list for the round.

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission / participating UK universities · 2027/28

Opens

10 Nov 2026 (time not confirmed)

Closes

8 Dec 2026, 16:00 (UTC+00:00)

Applications open on 10 November 2026; the opening time has not been published. Applications close on 8 December 2026 at 16:00 GMT. The 2027 approved course list is not yet published; the 2026 list does not confirm eligible courses for this round.

Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Zambia is listed as eligible. Academic, residence, financial-need and approved-course requirements apply.

Eligibility / relevance: Zambia is listed as eligible. Academic, residence, financial-need and approved-course requirements apply.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Joint CSC and university support.

Overview

Postgraduate study combined with leadership development for young African graduates.

Mandela Rhodes Foundation · 2028 intake

Opens

9 Mar 2027 (time not confirmed)

Closes

14 Apr 2027, 23:59 (UTC+02:00)

Applications open 9 March 2027 and close 14 April 2027 at 23:59 GMT+2 for the 2028 intake. The 2027 intake is already closed.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Eligible postgraduate courses at recognised South African institutions.

Zambian applicants: African citizenship and age, academic and leadership criteria apply; check current terms.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Postgraduate scholarship support under foundation conditions.

Overview

Development-focused postgraduate awards for eligible professionals admitted to a participating programme.

World Bank / Government of Japan · 2027, window 1

Opens

18 Jan 2027 (time not confirmed)

Closes

26 Feb 2027 (time not confirmed)

Window 1 is 18 January to 26 February 2027. Confirm the cutoff time and the window assigned to your course. A separate second window exists; these dates do not apply to every participating programme.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Only listed participating programmes; health policy or related study depends on the list.

Zambian applicants: Check Zambia against the current eligible-country list, work experience and admission conditions.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Tuition, living and travel support under the programme conditions.

Overview

A route to postgraduate study while remaining in Zambia. Only courses selected for the award qualify.

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

Opens

Exact date not confirmed

Closes

Exact date not confirmed

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

No current application window was confirmed from the official information checked. Monitor the official provider for the next call.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Approved distance-learning courses; check health-related options in each call.

Zambian applicants: Check Zambia eligibility and the approved course list for the next call.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Support under the selected distance-learning award; consult course terms.

Overview

The Fulbright country directory directs Zambian applicants to the U.S. Embassy's Foreign Student Program. Check the current Zambia call before preparing an application.

U.S. Embassy Zambia / Fulbright

Opens

Exact date not confirmed

Closes

Exact date not confirmed

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

The official country directory was verified, but the Embassy call could not be retrieved. Opening and closing dates remain unconfirmed; continue monitoring the official call.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Confirm eligible health and research fields with the Embassy; do not assume clinical training or patient-care programmes are covered.

Eligibility / relevance: Confirm eligible health and research fields with the Embassy; do not assume clinical training or patient-care programmes are covered.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Award coverage and requirements depend on the Zambia call.

Overview

Development-related postgraduate awards, including health-related courses. Use the current course list to identify a relevant programme.

DAAD / participating German universities · 2027/28 course calls

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

There is no single EPOS opening or closing date. Consult the course-specific application schedule; the Bonn Global Health call is listed separately.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Relevant first degree and generally at least two years of professional experience. Each course sets additional requirements.

Eligibility / relevance: Relevant first degree and generally at least two years of professional experience. Each course sets additional requirements.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

DAAD scholarship support under the selected course's call.

Overview

Postgraduate opportunities at selected African institutions, including public and environmental health fields.

DAAD / selected African host institutions

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Application windows differ by host institution and course. Check the current call list.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Sub-Saharan African graduates must meet the host programme and scholarship requirements. Check which current calls accept Zambian applicants.

Eligibility / relevance: Sub-Saharan African graduates must meet the host programme and scholarship requirements. Check which current calls accept Zambian applicants.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Coverage is defined in each host programme's award notice.

Overview

International joint degrees with competitive scholarships. Search the catalogue for suitable public health, biomedical or related research courses.

European Union / university consortia

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Most courses accept applications between October and January for the following academic year; each course sets its own dates.

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

A typical application season is not confirmation that any particular course is open.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Applicants worldwide can apply; academic prerequisites and scholarship conditions are set by each consortium.

Eligibility / relevance: Applicants worldwide can apply; academic prerequisites and scholarship conditions are set by each consortium.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Scholarships available for selected applicants; consult each course.

Overview

University-administered research scholarships for domestic and overseas students. Radiographers can explore eligible imaging or health research projects and supervisors.

Australian Government / eligible Australian universities

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Apply through the university. Opening and closing dates vary, with no single national application window.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Admission, project fit and international scholarship selection are decided by the university.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, project fit and international scholarship selection are decided by the university.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Awards may include a fee offset, stipend and allowances; the university specifies coverage.

Overview

Scholarship opportunities through partner universities. Relevant health programmes and countries vary by institution.

Mastercard Foundation / partner universities

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Partner universities manage applications and dates. Verify the specific course and scholarship window.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Apply to a participating university and check citizenship, academic, financial and programme criteria. No automatic eligibility based on profession.

Eligibility / relevance: Apply to a participating university and check citizenship, academic, financial and programme criteria. No automatic eligibility based on profession.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Partner-specific scholarship and student support.

Overview

Graduate funding with automatic consideration through an eligible Oxford course application.

University of Oxford

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Apply by the relevant December or January course funding deadline. There is no separate Clarendon application or universal deadline.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: All eligible graduate subject areas; health and imaging research depend on course admission.

Zambian applicants: Applicants of all nationalities are considered, subject to course and Clarendon rules.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Course fees and living support under Clarendon terms.

Overview

Competitive postgraduate funding for applicants outside the UK. Select a permitted degree and meet its funding deadline.

Gates Cambridge Trust

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Funding deadlines depend on the course and applicant round. Confirm the current international deadline in the Cambridge course directory; no single deadline is assigned here.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Eligible Cambridge postgraduate subjects; excluded course types must be checked.

Zambian applicants: Non-UK nationals may be considered; use the international application round and verify all criteria.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Full-cost scholarship support subject to award conditions.

Overview

A bilateral scholarship route advertised through HELSB. Select only programmes authorised in the Zambia call.

HELSB / Government of China

Opens

Exact date not confirmed

Closes

Exact date not confirmed

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

An official postgraduate call was indexed in January 2026. Its next opening and current deadline were not confirmed; the listing is not marked open.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Subjects vary by bilateral offer; confirm radiography, imaging or related study explicitly.

Zambian applicants: Zambian applicants must meet the specific HELSB call and host-university conditions.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Coverage is determined by the bilateral scholarship offer.

Overview

Project-based development opportunities for relevant nuclear and radiation professionals. These are not ordinary open university scholarships.

International Atomic Energy Agency / national counterparts

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Dates depend on approved projects, nominations and activities. National endorsement is required; there is no universal open application window.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Training linked to an approved technical-cooperation project, potentially including nuclear medicine, radiation protection or imaging.

Zambian applicants: Participation requires the applicable national/project nomination and endorsement; contact the national counterpart about eligibility.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Support is defined by the approved fellowship or training activity.

Overview

Government-funded study through embassy or university tracks. Course availability and country allocations differ by call.

NIIED / Study in Korea

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Undergraduate and graduate cycles, embassy deadlines and university deadlines differ. No single next opening date is confirmed here.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Approved university programmes; research and biomedical options must be checked individually.

Zambian applicants: Confirm Zambia allocation and the permitted embassy or university track in the current guidelines.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Government scholarship package under the relevant GKS guidelines.

Overview

French institutions nominate international candidates. Applicants must meet their institution's earlier internal deadline.

Campus France / French institutions · 2027

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

The official 2027 announcement gives 6 January 2027 as the institution submission deadline. Student nomination deadlines are earlier and institution-specific; the member-facing application window is therefore not marked open.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Includes biology and health within the permitted fields; check the proposed course and nomination.

Zambian applicants: Foreign applicants must meet Eiffel and host-institution rules; confirm the institution will nominate a Zambian candidate.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Eiffel support is subject to the award terms; confirm tuition arrangements separately.

Overview

Research awards requiring a suitable Swiss academic host. These are not general taught-master's awards.

Swiss Confederation / SERI · Country-specific calls

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

The official site advertises the 2027/28 cycle, but the Zambia deadline was not confirmed. It states the 2028/29 cycle will be advertised from August 2027; this is not the current Zambia opening date.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Research fields permitted by the country offer and accepting supervisor.

Zambian applicants: Check the Zambia country sheet, award type and national submission process.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Award-specific support; consult the country offer for coverage.

Overview

Study opportunities for eligible African applicants through a national nomination process.

Government of Mauritius · Monitor next nominated call

Opens

Exact date not confirmed

Closes

Exact date not confirmed

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

The official page carries the 2026 edition. The current Zambia nomination deadline and next application round were not confirmed.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Approved programmes in the current scheme; check relevant health or research courses.

Zambian applicants: Check African citizenship/residence, age, admission and Zambia nomination requirements.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Support under the scheme guidelines; confirm all costs and travel terms.

Overview

Research-oriented graduate funding for international applicants. Suitable projects and current award availability require confirmation.

A*STAR / partner universities

Opens

Exact date not confirmed

Closes

Exact date not confirmed

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

A*STAR materials describe SINGA, but a current 2027 call and deadline could not be confirmed. Historical June/December patterns are not treated as confirmed dates.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Science and engineering research; potential biomedical or imaging research depends on the project.

Zambian applicants: International applicants must meet research and academic criteria; confirm the current call accepts applications from Zambia.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Support under the current SINGA offer; confirm the package with A*STAR.

Overview

Monitor additional bilateral awards announced for Zambians. Check the current notice before choosing a destination or programme.

Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board / partner governments

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

This is a monitoring route, not a currently open award. Add country-specific calls only once the official notice and dates are confirmed.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Only subjects listed in the particular Zambia bilateral call.

Zambian applicants: Zambian eligibility, nomination and admission conditions are set by each HELSB notice.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Coverage varies by bilateral offer; some costs may remain with the student.

Overview

Partial funding for non-EEA applicants. Check participating institutions for a suitable health or research programme.

Dutch Ministry / participating Dutch higher education institutions

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Application dates and eligible fields are set by each participating institution.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Non-EEA nationality and institution-specific admission and award criteria apply.

Eligibility / relevance: Non-EEA nationality and institution-specific admission and award criteria apply.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Partial scholarship, not a full tuition award; check the institution's current amount and costs.

Overview

Broad government scholarships with subject restrictions. This is a lower-priority route for postgraduate radiography study.

Türkiye Scholarships

Opens

Exact date not confirmed

Closes

Exact date not confirmed

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

The provider describes an annual 10 January to 20 February application period. Exact dates for the next cycle have not been independently confirmed here; an annual pattern does not establish an open call.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Graduate scholarships exclude health sciences. Consider only eligible non-clinical fields explicitly offered by the programme.

Zambian applicants: International applicants must meet nationality, age, academic and course criteria. Verify the available route for Zambians.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Scholarship package under the selected programme terms.

Overview

Funding for one-year postgraduate study with a development focus. Relevant health and research courses may suit qualified radiographers.

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) · 2027/28

Opens

Exact date not confirmed

Closes

20 Oct 2026, 16:00 (UTC+01:00)

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Applications for 2027/28 closed on 20 October 2026 at 16:00 BST. Nominators may have set earlier deadlines.

Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Zambia is eligible. Academic, financial-need and nominator requirements apply; the nominator may have an earlier deadline.

Eligibility / relevance: Zambia is eligible. Academic, financial-need and nominator requirements apply; the nominator may have an earlier deadline.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Tuition, approved travel and living support under CSC conditions.

Overview

Doctoral funding for development-related research. A suitable imaging, health or research proposal must meet university and CSC requirements.

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) · 2027/28

Opens

Exact date not confirmed

Closes

20 Oct 2026, 16:00 (UTC+01:00)

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Applications for 2027/28 closed on 20 October 2026 at 16:00 BST. Nominators may have set earlier deadlines.

Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Check Zambia eligibility, qualifications, nomination and supervisor requirements for this round.

Eligibility / relevance: Check Zambia eligibility, qualifications, nomination and supervisor requirements for this round.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Scholarship support under CSC award conditions.

Overview

An EPOS-funded route into global health for experienced professionals. Admission and scholarship selection are separate decisions.

DAAD / University of Bonn · 2027/28

Opens

11 Sep 2026 (time not confirmed)

Closes

15 Oct 2026, 23:59 (UTC+01:00)

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Official page gives 11 September to 15 October 2026, closing 23:59 UTC+1. Opening time is treated as start of the opening date. Self-funded admission has different deadlines.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Relevant degree and professional experience required. Radiographers must check course prerequisites and the current EPOS criteria.

Eligibility / relevance: Relevant degree and professional experience required. Radiographers must check course prerequisites and the current EPOS criteria.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Limited DAAD EPOS awards; admission alone does not guarantee funding.

Overview

Postgraduate awards at Oxford for eligible Zambian candidates. Check permitted courses and fit for health or research study.

Rhodes Trust · Oxford entry 2027

Opens

1 Jun 2026 (time not confirmed)

Closes

1 Sep 2026, 23:59 (UTC+02:00)

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Zambia round opened 1 June 2026 and closed 1 September 2026 at 23:59 Central Africa Time. Next round not announced.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Zambia-specific citizenship, age, academic and selection criteria apply.

Eligibility / relevance: Zambia-specific citizenship, age, academic and selection criteria apply.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Scholarship support under Rhodes conditions of tenure.

Overview

Professional development fellowships linked to development priorities. Zambia has restricted access through identified partner organisations.

Irish Aid · 2026/27 archived call

Opens

30 Jun 2025 (time not confirmed)

Closes

25 Jul 2025 (time not confirmed)

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

The verified 2026/27 Stage 1 window was 30 June to 25 July 2025. This archived round is closed; a later Zambia-specific window was not confirmed.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Approved postgraduate courses; check the programme directory and country priorities.

Zambian applicants: The checked 2026/27 guidance makes Zambia invitation-only through identified partner organisations. Contact the Embassy or employer about future eligibility.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Fellowship support for the recipient under Irish Aid terms.

Overview

Research-student opportunities for Zambians at Japanese universities. A relevant research plan and accepting institution are required.

Government of Japan / Embassy of Japan in Zambia · Arrival April or September/October 2027

Opens

Exact date not confirmed

Closes

12 Jun 2026 (time not confirmed)

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Embassy notice closed on 12 June 2026. Exact opening date and closing time were not confirmed. Next Zambia call not announced.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Check research field, academic, age and placement requirements. Do not assume permission for clinical practice. The Zambia notice states the undergraduate route is suspended.

Eligibility / relevance: Check research field, academic, age and placement requirements. Do not assume permission for clinical practice. The Zambia notice states the undergraduate route is suspended.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

MEXT scholarship support under the research-student guidelines.

Overview

Postgraduate study at PAU institutes. Life and health science courses may offer a research route for suitably qualified applicants.

African Union / Pan African University · 2026 archived call

Opens

15 Nov 2025 (time not confirmed)

Closes

15 Dec 2025 (time not confirmed)

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

The verified 2026 admission call ran 15 November to 15 December 2025. The next AU-confirmed call remains to be checked.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Only listed PAU programmes; check life and health science prerequisites.

Zambian applicants: African applicants must meet the programme, age and academic requirements in the call.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Scholarship support under AU / PAU conditions.

Overview

One-year support at eligible Irish institutions. Admission and scholarship selection are separate.

Higher Education Authority / Irish institutions · 2026 archived call

Opens

Exact date not confirmed

Closes

Exact date not confirmed

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The official HEA page states the 2026 call is closed. The next opening and closing dates are not confirmed.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Eligible full-time postgraduate programmes at participating institutions.

Zambian applicants: Applicants domiciled outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK must meet the current call conditions and obtain an eligible offer.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

One year of stipend and fee support under the HEA and institution conditions.

Overview

Graduate study with leadership development at McGill. Only compatible degree programmes qualify.

McCall MacBain Scholars / McGill University · 2027 intake, international applicants

Opens

1 Jun 2026 (time not confirmed)

Closes

19 Aug 2026, 16:00 (UTC-04:00)

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International applicants studying or graduated outside Canada and the US closed 19 August 2026 at 16:00 Eastern Time. The later Canada/US deadline does not apply to everyone.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Eligible McGill programmes; confirm whether the proposed health or research degree is covered.

Zambian applicants: International candidates are eligible subject to degree timing, age where applicable and McGill admission requirements.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission, academic and current award requirements apply. A suggested subject match does not guarantee eligibility.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Full scholarship support under the programme conditions.

Overview

Postgraduate development awards for eligible African countries, including Zambia. The published 2027 priorities do not list radiography or health as standalone fields.

Australian Government · Study commencing 2027

Opens

1 Feb 2026 (time not confirmed)

Closes

30 Apr 2026, 23:59 (UTC+10:00)

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Official 2027 intake: 1 February to 30 April 2026, closing 23:59 AEST. Next round dates not confirmed; check priorities again when announced.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Check the approved course list for relevant health, imaging, education or research subjects. Course prerequisites and award exclusions apply.

Zambian applicants: Consider only if your proposed study and work meet a stated priority, such as disability inclusion. The 2027 call requires at least five years of relevant post-graduate work experience and other conditions.

Eligibility / relevance: Consider only if your proposed study and work meet a stated priority, such as disability inclusion. The 2027 call requires at least five years of relevant post-graduate work experience and other conditions.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Tuition, travel, living contribution and associated support under award rules.

Overview

Government student loans for eligible Zambian applicants. Students entering radiography must confirm that their institution and programme are covered by the relevant call.

Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board · Institution-specific application windows

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

HELSB publishes institution-specific calls. The current page could not be fully retrieved, so no institution is marked open without its verified notice. Check the portal and call before applying.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Only programmes and institutions covered by the current student-loan call.

Zambian applicants: Admission and the current HELSB selection criteria apply. A loan must not be treated as a non-repayable scholarship.

Eligibility / relevance: Admission and the current HELSB selection criteria apply. A loan must not be treated as a non-repayable scholarship.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Repayable student loan; coverage and repayment terms depend on the official offer.

Overview

Local bursary support for eligible skills-training applicants. Contact the council for your constituency's call.

Local authorities / Constituency Development Fund

Opens

Varies by provider / course

Closes

Varies by provider / course

Keep checking the official website for the next application window.

Councils and intakes have separate opening and closing dates. A nationwide deadline cannot be assigned. Monitor the relevant council's official notice.

Last checked: 2026-10-10 · Official source

Eligibility

Eligible subjects / course fit: Eligible skills training only; university radiography degrees are not automatically covered.

Zambian applicants: Constituency residence, admission and training-provider requirements apply. This is not blanket funding for university radiography degrees; confirm programme eligibility with the council.

Eligibility / relevance: Constituency residence, admission and training-provider requirements apply. This is not blanket funding for university radiography degrees; confirm programme eligibility with the council.

Review the official programme requirements before applying.

Funding

Bursary support subject to the local call and approval.