Latest Bursaries in South Africa
The latest available bursaries in South Africa
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
The HPI–UCT Digital Health PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 are open to qualifying candidates from the African continent. The partnership between the Hasso Plattner Institute and the University of Cape Town supports full-time research in digital health through UCT’s School of Information Technology and School of Public Health. At a … Read more
The Protein Research Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship 2027/2028 is open for South African Master’s and Doctoral candidates whose research will contribute to the sustainable supply or use of protein in animal nutrition. Completed applications must reach the Protein Research Foundation through the applicant’s university by 30 September 2026. At a glance … Read more
The SANS Killie Campbell Bursary 2026/2027 is open for postgraduate History students whose research focuses on South Africa, with preference given to topics relating to KwaZulu-Natal history. The current award closes on 31 July 2026. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African National Society (SANS) Opportunity type: Postgraduate History research bursary … Read more
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is accepting applications for its 2027 bursary programme. Funding is available across selected undergraduate, Honours, master’s and doctoral fields that align with CSIR priorities. At a glance Fields of study The approved fields differ by study level. They include selected areas in engineering, … Read more