Are you an African students looking for how to get South Africa scholarship, below is a list of available scholarships for African students to study in South Africa 2025-2026. Some of these African scholarships are fully funded while some are partially funded for both postgraduates and undergraduates studies. Most of these scholarships are majorly funded by universities in South Africa, government of South Africa and private institutions round the world to enable Africans get quality education in South Africa
These scholarships are offered in memory of Joel Joffe, who was Nelson Mandela’s lawyer in the 1963/4 Rivonia Trial. He played a crucial role in the struggle for democracy in South Africa. The Trust continues to build on his legacy, inspiring others to do as much as possible to realise human r
Published: 21 Aug 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: South Africa Value: R40,000 Deadline: 16 Sep 2024
Law and human rights have long been within our priority areas for awarding scholarships. By investing in future members of South Africa’s legal profession we hope to support a new generation of leaders to develop legal systems which are just and equitable. This scholarship is generously suppor
Published: 20 Aug 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: South Africa Value: R80,000 Deadline: 16 Sep 2024
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung internship, in partnership with SAIIA, offers a unique opportunity for candidates to pursue a Master’s degree in International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Economics, Law, Journalism, or related fields at selected South African universities. T
Published: 16 Aug 2024 Type: Masters Study in: South Africa Deadline: 21 Sep 2024
The African Centre for Cities (ACC) at the University of Cape Town is offering two Masters scholarships as part of the CLAIMS to Energy Citizenship project funded by DANIDA (2024-2028). The scholarships support students enrolling in the MPhil in Urban Studies – Southern Urbanism program, focus
Published: 13 Aug 2024 Type: Masters Study in: South Africa Value: ZAR 245,000 Deadline: 07 Sep 2024
The Graduate School of Economic and Management Sciences (GEM) is currently accepting applications for its full-time, funded doctoral programme. Applications will be considered for the following two scholarship opportunities: GEM Elite Doctoral Scholarships: Full-time doctoral s
Published: 12 Aug 2024 Type: PhD Study in: South Africa Value: R200 000 Deadline: 15 Aug 2024
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) established the Inter-program Bursary Scheme (IBS) for postgraduate studies to support capacity development in key strategic and priority areas identified in key departmental strategies. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is suppo
Published: 09 Aug 2024 Type: Postgraduate Study in: South Africa Value: R170 000 Deadline: 31 Aug 2024
To advance the study of democracy by African students, the Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University hosts an annual essay writing initiative – the African Democracy Essay Award – open to undergraduate students across South Africa. Eligible students fr
Published: 08 Aug 2024 Type: Contest Study in: South Africa Deadline: 12 Oct 2024
The African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2024), in partnership with SKUP, the Association for Critical and Investigative Press in Norway, and Bellingcat, will host an intensive training course on the latest investigative journalism techniques, taking place over three days imm
Published: 07 Aug 2024 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Deadline: 30 Sep 2024
The Tholoana Enterprise Programme is an 18-month programme designed to empower entrepreneurs from all business sectors to build successful and sustainable businesses. It stands out as a sought-after opportunity for high-potential business owners who desire success. Upon acceptance, participants u
Published: 06 Aug 2024 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: South Africa Deadline: Not Specified
Tekano runs one of seven Atlantic fellowship programs working for global equity in different global contexts. Each year, we invite leaders who are pushing the frontiers of social change to join our growing community of fellows in South Africa. Additionally, the fellowship journey includes
Published: 05 Aug 2024 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Deadline: 26 Aug 2024
The Southern Africa Public Leadership Programme is designed to develop strong and diverse networks of political and government leaders across the SADC region. The programme targets established leaders aged 18 to 45 in various professions, educational institutions, communities, and society.
Published: 30 Jul 2024 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Deadline: 31 Jul 2024
This scholarship programme finances deserving black students’ tertiary education. It aims to develop black investment professionals, with a bias towards black women. This full scholarship covers tuition, books, accommodation and meals, as well as providing spending money.
Published: 25 Jul 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: 30 Sep 2024
South African National Parks (SANParks) is the leading conservation authority in all national parks, responsible for 3 751 113 hectares of protected land in 20 national parks. It draws its mandate from the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, Act 57 of 2003. Applications a
Published: 24 Jul 2024 Type: Internship Study in: South Africa Deadline: 17 Aug 2024
The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Programme (CADFP) is a scholar fellowship programme for educational projects at African higher education institutions for African researchers in diaspora. Offered by IIE in partnership with the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Afr
Published: 24 Jul 2024 Type: Fellowship Study in: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda Deadline: 18 Sep 2024
The Research-for-Cure Academy, organized in partnership with the South African Department of Science and Innovation and the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, will award fellowships to about 15 early- to mid-career investigators or clinical scientists to participate i
Published: 23 Jul 2024 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Deadline: Not Specified
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is an implementing partner of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Initiated in 2012, the Program is a global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, service-oriented young people, prima
Published: 19 Jul 2024 Type: Masters Study in: South Africa Deadline: 30 Aug 2024
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is an implementing partner of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Initiated in 2012, the Program is a global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, service-oriented young people, prima
Published: 19 Jul 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: 30 Aug 2024
The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing to capacity building. It offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully funded on
Published: 10 Jul 2024 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa Deadline: 18 Oct 2024