Latest Bursaries in South Africa
South African postgraduate researchers can apply for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028. The South Africa call offers research fellowships and PhD scholarships at eligible Swiss universities and research institutes. At a glance Funder: Swiss Confederation Available to South Africans: Research fellowships and PhD scholarships Study location: Switzerland Monthly scholarship: … Read more
South African professionals with leadership potential can apply for a fully funded one-year taught Master’s degree in the United Kingdom through the Chevening Scholarships 2027/2028. At a glance Funder: UK Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partners Study level: One-year taught Master’s degree Study destination: United Kingdom … Read more
Young South African women with strong academic records can apply for the Patrick & Margaret Flanagan Scholarship 2027. The scholarship provides full-cost support for international Master’s or doctoral study. At a glance Scholarship: Patrick & Margaret Flanagan Scholarship Administered by: Rhodes University Who it’s for: Young South African women with … Read more
The France–South Africa Scholarship Programme 2027 is open for students from South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi who plan to begin a Master’s degree or PhD in France in September 2027. Applications opened on 21 July 2026 and close on 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South African time. At a glance … Read more
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