Everything you need to finance your education, in one place.
Financing often gets in the way of African students starting or completing their education. 8B is the first and most comprehensive way for African students to finance their education abroad.
Minutes to Apply
Colleges & Universities
Scholarships Available
Scholarship Search
1 Explore
Research and review 700+ scholarships in three simple steps.
2 Sort & Compare
Search and filter scholarships by degree level, location, and eligibility.
3 Apply
Complete your application through the scholarship site. 8B will be here to support you on the next step of your education journey, and beyond.
How Lending Works
1 Pre-Approve
Tell us about yourself. Where are you planning to study? What field of study will be your focus? How how much funding you are looking for? Just a few minutes could change your life.
2 Sort & Compare
You’ll get clear, detailed, and easy to follow information about your offers and the lenders you’re choosing between.
3 Apply
Complete your application through the lender site. 8B will be here to support you on the next step of your education journey, and beyond.
Financing Resources
8B helps eliminate confusion and frustration by connecting ambitious Africans students with qualified mentors, universities, financing, internships and employment opportunities.
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African Student Financing Simplified
Get started financing your education abroad.