South Africa Scholarships

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Looking for South Africa scholarships? Here you'll find 173 scholarships, sourced directly from official provider pages and refreshed regularly.

35 of the 60 shown here currently have an open application window. The nearest upcoming deadline in this list is 22 October 2026.

Konrad Adenauer Foundation-SAIIA Scholarships 2027 for young South Africans.

South Africa

Application Deadline: 1 September 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027 Konrad Adenauer Foundation-SAIIA Scholarships. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is…

DSTI-CSIR Inter-programme Bursary Scheme 2027 for young South African students.

South Africa

Application Deadline:  15 September 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 DSTI-CSIR Inter-programme Bursary Scheme. The Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme…

The National Treasury Bursary Scheme 2027 for young South African Students.

South Africa

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026 (12:00 PM) Applications are now open for the 2027 National Treasury Bursary Scheme. The National…

Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme 2027 for Young South Africans (Fully Funded)

Fully Funded

South Africa

Application Deadline: 23 August 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme. The scarcity of talent…

The South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme 2027 for undergraduate studies

Undergraduate

South Africa

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027 South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme. The…

Brand South Africa | Play Your Part Bursary to attend the 2026 One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa (Fully Funded)

Fully Funded

South Africa

Application Deadline: 2 September 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Brand South Africa | Play Your Part Bursary…

 Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) Bursary Programme 2027 for young South Africans.

South Africa

Application Deadline: October 2nd, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) Bursary…

The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC)  2027 External Bursary Programme for South African students

South Africa

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) External Bursary Programme.…

Tom Queba and Pegasys Scholarships for Social Change 2027 for Study in South Africa

South Africa

Applications are now open for the Tom Queba and Pegasys Scholarships for Social Change. This scholarship supports Honours and Masters…

UV UCT Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for PhD Students South Africa · Grant 22 days 30 SEP 2026

PhD Grant

South Africa

UCT Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for PhD Students: Full tuition bursary plus monthly living stipend for PhD duration (up to 3 years)…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many South Africa scholarships are listed?

173 scholarships are currently listed under South Africa (Study Destination) on Kompeaa.

What is the nearest deadline?

The nearest upcoming deadline among South Africa scholarships currently listed is 22 October 2026. Individual scholarships may have different deadlines — check each listing for its exact date.

What study level are most common?

Among South Africa scholarships currently listed, the most common study level values are Multiple Levels, Masters, Postdoctoral.

What funding amount are most common?

Among South Africa scholarships currently listed, the most common funding amount values are Fully Funded, Partial Funding, $20,000+.

What opportunity type are most common?

Among South Africa scholarships currently listed, the most common opportunity type values are Fellowship, Scholarship, Internship.

What eligible nationality are most common?

Among South Africa scholarships currently listed, the most common eligible nationality values are Open to All Nationalities, Germany, United States.

What funding type are most common?

Among South Africa scholarships currently listed, the most common funding type values are Fully Funded, Partially Funded, Grant.