Latest Bursaries in South Africa
The Fulbright South African Research Scholar Program 2027/2028 is open for South African university faculty members and research professionals who want to conduct advanced research at a United States institution. The programme provides a funded research placement of approximately three to nine months, with applications closing on 30 August 2026. … Read more
The SANParks External Bursary Programme 2027 is open for young South Africans from communities adjacent to national parks. The programme supports first-year post-school study in conservation, tourism, development, engineering, technical trades and emerging scarce-skill fields. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African National Parks (SANParks) Opportunity type: Comprehensive external bursary Who … Read more
The Ruth First Scholarship 2027 is open for Master’s and Doctoral study at Rhodes University. The scholarship supports research that reflects Ruth First’s commitment to difficult social questions and to connecting scholarship with political, social and human-rights action. At a glance Sponsor/host: Rhodes University Opportunity type: Postgraduate research scholarship Who … Read more
The France–South Africa Scholarship Programme 2027 is open for students from South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi who plan to begin a Master’s degree or PhD in France in September 2027. Applications opened on 21 July 2026 and close on 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South African time. At a glance … Read more
The DAFI Scholarship 2026 special intake is open for academically strong refugee students who want to complete a full-time undergraduate qualification in South Africa. The Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative supports qualifying refugees studying in their country of asylum, with applications for this intake closing on 4 August 2026. … Read more