Latest Bursaries in South Africa
Want to do your PhD in Germany on a fully funded scholarship? The DHET Funda Germany Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 (PhD) is open for South African applicants to study at Constructor University in Bremen, with studies commencing in September 2026. The key to a strong application is starting early — you’ll … Read more
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) awards a limited number of scholarships for postgraduate study (Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral) at local and (in exceptional cases) international higher education institutions. Applications must be submitted via the official online portal and must meet the deadlines for the relevant study start window. At a … Read more
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
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
The Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) offers bursaries to support postgraduate study and research in Virology in South Africa. PRF’s bursary pages note that the Foundation supports research into Virology, and that bursaries are awarded towards obtaining the relevant qualifications (subject to the PRF’s requirements and selection process). At a glance … Read more