Latest Bursaries in South Africa
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
FirstRand lists multiple international postgraduate scholarships on its official bursaries portal. These scholarships are aimed at supporting exceptional South Africans for postgraduate study abroad, with several awards tied to specific partner universities and programmes. At a glance Who it’s for: South African citizens applying for international postgraduate study (specific eligibility … Read more
UKZN invites applications for the Emma Smith Overseas Scholarship (2026). The UKZN notice describes this as a scholarship that supports female South African graduates who have been resident in Durban for at least three years and who wish to pursue postgraduate studies overseas. Applicants are instructed to consult the attachment … Read more
Applications are invited for the first Christof Heyns Human Rights Scholarship, for doctoral (PhD) study in human rights at the University of Pretoria in 2026. At a glance Who is offering this scholarship? The scholarship is offered through the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria, and is … Read more
The Archbishop Denis E. Hurley Awards are dedicated to candidates from a previously-disadvantaged background enrolling for Honours degrees, with a view to progressing to Master’s and PhD studies. At a glance Who it’s for: Honours candidates from a previously-disadvantaged background, with strong academics plus leadership, ethical vision and community service. … Read more