Latest Bursaries in South Africa
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) invites applications for its postgraduate study scholarships. These scholarships are for Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral level study, and are awarded bi-annually. Applications for studies commencing July to December 2026 are open and must be submitted via OMT’s application portal. At a glance Sponsor/host: Oppenheimer Memorial … Read more
The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is a postgraduate scholarship for young leaders from across Africa to further their education in South Africa. It combines financial support for study with a compulsory Leadership Development Programme. At a glance About the sponsor The Mandela Rhodes Foundation offers a scholarship and leadership development journey … Read more
UWC (Faculty of Arts and Humanities) indicates that Honours, Master’s and PhD bursaries are available on an annual basis (renewable), at NRF rates, under the Blue Humanities & Gender Justice Chair. At a glance About UWC (and the Chair) The University of the Western Cape is a public university in … Read more
FirstRand is accepting applications for its international postgraduate scholarships for South African citizens who want to pursue full-time Masters or PhD study abroad. Applications close in February 2026. At a glance About the sponsor FirstRand runs a long-standing international postgraduate scholarship programme to support South Africans with exceptional academic achievement … Read more
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) Faculty of Arts and Humanities is inviting applications for the DVC: Research and Innovation Postgraduate Bursary (Honours and Master’s level) for eligible Arts and Humanities fields. At a glance About UWC UWC is a public university in the Western Cape. This bursary opportunity … Read more