Latest Bursaries in South Africa
African graduates facing financial and social barriers can apply for the UCT Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 for selected taught postgraduate qualifications at the University of Cape Town. At a glance Host: University of Cape Town Partner: Mastercard Foundation Study level: Eligible postgraduate diploma, honours or coursework Master’s degree Eligible … Read more
Students from African countries, including South Africa, who already applied for a first bachelor’s degree at the University of Cape Town can apply for the UCT Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027. At a glance Host: University of Cape Town Partner: Mastercard Foundation Study level: First bachelor’s degree Eligible faculties: Commerce, … Read more
The Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa Bursary 2027 supports eligible employees and dependants connected to growers in the Waitrose supply chain. Applicants may pursue approved undergraduate studies at a recognised university or TVET college in South Africa, Namibia, Zambia or Zimbabwe. At a glance Sponsor/host: Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa (WFSA) Opportunity … 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
First-time entering postgraduate students at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) can apply for the Application for a Postgraduate Tuition Bursary 2026. This is a tuition-only university bursary for qualifying postgraduate students who are not already funded by an employer, NRF, another bursary or another sponsorship. At a glance Sponsor/host: … Read more