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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.
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026 (12:00 PM) Applications are now open for the 2027 National Treasury Bursary Scheme. The National…
Application Deadline: 23 August 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme. The scarcity of talent…
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027 South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme. The…
Application Deadline: 2 September 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Brand South Africa | Play Your Part Bursary…
Application Deadline: 31 October 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 University of Cape Town MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program.…
Application Deadline: October 2nd, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) Bursary…
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) External Bursary Programme.…
Applications are now open for the Tom Queba and Pegasys Scholarships for Social Change. This scholarship supports Honours and Masters…
UCT Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for PhD Students: Full tuition bursary plus monthly living stipend for PhD duration (up to 3 years)…
DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence Scholarship (South Africa): ZAR 60,000–200,000 per year depending on level (Honours to PhD), including stipend and…
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.