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.

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WWF’s Russell E. Train Fellowships 2027/2028 for master’s or doctoral students ($15,000 per year)

Multiple Levels Fellowship $5,000 - $20,000 Grant

Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda

Application Deadline:  December 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM U.S. ET. Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 WWF’s Russell E.…

15 Dec · Open View Scholarship

The 2027 United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Fully Funded) | Opportunities For Africans

Multiple Levels

Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa

30 Oct · Closing Soon View Scholarship

The Global Investigative Journalism Conference Fellowship 2027 for Journalists from the Global South (Fully Funded to Rotterdam, The Netherlands) | Opportunities For Africans

PhD Fellowship

Egypt, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa

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Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Local Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 for Nigerian Students. | Opportunities For Africans

Multiple Levels

Nigeria, South Africa

8 Nov · Open View Scholarship

The Echidna Global Scholars Program 2027 at Brookings Institution, Washington D.C USA ($26,500 USD Stipend & Fully Funded) | Opportunities For Africans

Multiple Levels $20,000+

Japan, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, United Kingdom

1 Dec · Open View Scholarship

Harvard Global Health Institute LEAD Fellowship Program 2027/2028 for Promoting Women in Global Health. (Fully Funded)

Multiple Levels Fellowship Fully Funded

Brazil, Nigeria, South Africa, United States

Application Deadline:  November 15, 2026.  Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Harvard Global Health Institute LEAD Fellowship Program. The…

15 Nov · Open View Scholarship

The University of British Columbia (UBC) International Scholars Program 2027 for international students (Fully Funded)

Multiple Levels Internship Fully Funded

Canada, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline:  15 November 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 University of British Columbia (UBC) International Scholars Program.…

15 Nov · Open View Scholarship

UO University of Cape Town Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 South Africa · Undergraduate · Masters · Fully funded 22 days 31 OCT 2026

Multiple Levels Fully Funded

South Africa

University of Cape Town Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027: Fully funded opportunity in South Africa for African students. Deadline October…

31 Oct · Closing Soon View Scholarship

International Monetary Fund Paid Internships for Young Professionals – Apply by 14th November 2026

Multiple Levels Internship

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

International Monetary Fund Paid Internships for Young Professionals;The IMF Fund Internship Program (FIP) offers PhD students in economics an outstanding

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Fully Funded Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program for Mid-Career Emerging Global Leaders – Apply by 2nd December 2026

Multiple Levels Fellowship Fully Funded

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

Fully Funded Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program for Mid-Career Emerging Global Leaders;Established in 2002, the World Fellows Program…

2 Dec · Open View Scholarship

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.