Latest Bursaries in South Africa
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is inviting applications for a 2-year fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Fellowship on a Water Research Commission (WRC)-funded project focused on improving water quality in flood-prone South African communities (Ref No: WRC02/2026). At a glance About the host UKZN is a public university in South Africa. The … Read more
Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) is accepting applications for its WMI Scholars Program 2026. WMI supports community-focused students who face significant financial barriers to university education in their home countries/regions. At a glance Sponsor/host: Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) Level: First undergraduate degree or diploma (or applying to university) Who it’s for: … 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
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 Bheki Mlangeni Scholarship is an annual scholarship founded by Cheadle Thompson & Haysom (CTH) in memory of Bhekisizwe Godfrey Mlangeni. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving final-year LLB student who meets the stated criteria on the official CTH page. About the sponsor Cheadle Thompson & Haysom (CTH) is … Read more