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.

AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant for Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture (2026)

PhD Research Funding $5,000 - $20,000 Research Funding

South Africa

Apply for the 2026 AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant for PhD students from sub-Saharan Africa. Successful applicants may receive up…

The African Climate Collaborative Doctoral Training Fellowship Programme 2027 in Climate and Development (Fully Funded)

PhD Fellowship Fully Funded

Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline:  15 October 2026 at 23:00 (SAST) Applications are now open for the 2027 African Climate Collaborative Doctoral Training…

Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships 2027 for Postgraduate (Masters & PhD) Study in South Africa (Fully Funded)

PhD Fully Funded

South Africa

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships. Canon Collins invite applications…