PhD Scholarships in South Africa

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Looking for PhD Scholarships in South Africa? Here are 23 scholarships currently listed on Kompeaa Scholarships, gathered from official scholarship providers and kept up to date.

6 currently have an open application window. The nearest upcoming deadline is 5 November 2026.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Economist Program for Recent PhD Graduates – Apply by 4th December 2026

PhD Fellowship

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Ethiopia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Economist Program for Recent PhD Graduates ;The IMF Economist Program (EP) is a three‑year career…

The International Water Association (IWA) & Grundfos Youth Action for SDG 6 Fellowship

PhD Fellowship

Ireland, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: November 5, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 International Water Association (IWA) & Grundfos Youth Action…

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/2028 for study in Hong Kong (Funded)

PhD Fellowship Stipend

Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (or + 8 hours GMT) Applications are now open…

The Internet Society Fellowship Program 2026/2027 for experienced Internet changemakers and emerging leaders.

PhD Fellowship $20,000+ Stipend

Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, United States

Application Deadline: 22 November 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Internet Society Fellowship Program. The program empowers experienced…

The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2027 for young African Entrepreneurs (USD $140,000 Prize to grow your Business)

PhD Fellowship $20,000+ Grant

Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: 10 November 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship. The Anzisha Fellowship, Africa’s…

University of Cape Town – The African Climate Collaborative Doctoral Training Fellowship Programme 2027 in Climate and Development (Fully Funded)

PhD Fellowship Fully Funded

Australia, Norway, South Africa

Apply for University of Cape Town - The African Climate Collaborative Doctoral Training Fellowship Programme 2027 in Climate and Development…

AfricaLics PhD Visiting Fellowship Programme (VFP) 2027 for African PhD Students

PhD Fellowship $5,000 - $20,000 Other

Ghana, South Africa

The AfricaLics PhD Visiting Fellowship Programme (VFP) 2027 is open to PhD students enrolled at universities in Africa and working…

Call for Applications: ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme SAWBP PhD Fellowship 2025 (FUNDED)

PhD Fellowship

South Africa

Apply for ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology 2026 - 2027. The ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme SAWBP…