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.

The Bank of Namibia Undergraduate Bursary for Namibian/SADC Students – Apply by 30th October 2026

Undergraduate Fellowship

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

The Bank of Namibia Undergraduate Bursary for Namibian/SADC Students;As part of its commitment to capacity development and corporate social responsibility,

NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program for PhD Students Worldwide – Apply by 30th October 2026

PhD Fellowship $20,000+ Other

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

NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program for PhD Students Worldwide;The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program provides up to $60,000 per award for

UNSW Scholarships for International Students – Term 1

Multiple Levels Partial Funding

Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

UNSW Scholarships for International Students – Term 1. Explore eligibility criteria, Application procedure, and funding. Apply today!

NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program 2027/2028 for PhD students worldwide ($60,000 in research funding)

PhD Research Funding $20,000+ Grant

Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program. The NVIDIA Graduate…

The Bank of Namibia Undergraduate Bursary 2027 for Namibian/SADC Students.

Undergraduate Internship $5,000 - $20,000 Other

Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Bank of Namibia Undergraduate Bursary. As part of…

African Female Artist Mentorship Program – Apply by 30th October 2026

Multiple Levels Fellowship

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

African Female Artist Mentorship Program;The African Female Artist Mentorship Program (AFAMP) was created by the Girl Child Art Foundation to…

French Institute for Research in Africa Grants for Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Students – Apply by 30th October 2026

Multiple Levels Grant $1,000 - $5,000 Grant

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

French Institute for Research in Africa Grants for Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Students;IFRA‑Nigeria is opening its call for the 2027…

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…

IM IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme Grant 23 days 31 OCT 2026

Masters Fellowship Fully Funded

Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme: Up to €20,000 for tuition + up to €20,000 for living costs during Master's programme…

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.