Latest Bursaries in South Africa
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
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