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Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Namibia to help fund your studies abroad or in Namibia. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are open for the Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2025. Following the success of the previous two competitions in 2022 and 2023, the Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2025 aims to involve young professionals in climate action efforts to promote global resilience to flood and drought.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Global Fellows in Courage (GFiC) Accelerator Program 2025. Global Fellows in Courage (GFiC) is a 6-month accelerator program (via Zoom) designed for social entrepreneurs aged 25-35 who are working to advocate for human rights and gender justice. The mission of the fellowship program is to help emerging leaders drive bold and courageous social change, improve their effectiveness, and advance their missions throughout the world.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat is now accepting applications for the Capacity Award Programme to Advance Capabilities and Institutional Training in one Year (CAPACITY) Fellowship Programme 2025. The CAPACITY Fellowship aims to build local professional expertise and enhance the capacity of Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to address climate change challenges.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
Applications for the 2025 AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship Programme are now open. AFRIKA KOMMT! a flagship initiative of German industry for young, future leaders from Africa. The fellowship programme that connects visionary African professionals and leading German companies. Together they pave the way for global inclusive business and mutually beneficial. The programme provides an unparalleled opportunity to young, talented African professionals for a one year career and life transformational experience.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
Applications for the TractionBoost Accelerator Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
The OPEC Fund offers an Internship Program enabling students from diverse academic backgrounds to experience work with an international organization. Apply now!
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) is inviting international students to immerse themselves in A*STAR’s dynamic research environment and collaborate with world-renowned scientists.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award for Frontier Science 2025. This annual prize, instituted in 2020, recognizes the scientific achievements of young scientists who work and reside in developing countries.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications for the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) Climate Mobility Fellowship 2025-2026 are now open. This year-long fellowship is designed to enable youth leaders from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Pacific, with the tools, networks, and expertise needed to drive impactful solutions in the growing field of climate mobility.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Program 2026. The USIP Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Competition, in support of Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) and USIP priorities, seeks applications from senior experts who will advance thought leadership and scholarly research at the intersection of security cooperation and conflict prevention. Priority will be given to research proposals which closely align with the missions of both U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and DSCU.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme 2025. The Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with the researchers in areas of mutual interest.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the UNU-International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) Policy Research Fellow 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Higherlife Foundation Joshua Nkomo Scholarships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity Program 2025. The 12-month Fellowship Experience invites changemakers throughout the Black diaspora and the wider world into a collective journey of deepening their leadership, grappling with the global complexities of race, and unlocking their creativity for social change.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
TWAS is inviting nominations for the 2025 Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry Award. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge 2025. The Challenge aims to convert innovative urban ideas that are meeting resilience needs in informality contexts and scale them to sustainable ideas.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Data Governance in Africa Research Fund 2025. Join the Data Governance in Africa Research Fund to shape data governance and data policies in African countries. The Initiative seeks African-based researchers to study current data governance trends and identify policy recommendations.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship 2025. Organized by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs in Geneva, in partnership with key international actors that empower youth in science diplomacy and global biosecurity, the Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship provide a unique learning and networking experience in the framework of the Biological Weapons Convention.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
Are you a passionate young leader actively involved in advocating for greater health equity within your community? Are you leading projects within a registered non-profit organisation? Are you ready to be part of a global network with other young people who are creating positive change for the future? Apply now for the AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship 2025.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the |TU-Huawei Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) 2025. The Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) is an exciting programme to engage, empower, and inspire young digital leaders and changemakers. GCYLP is supporting young visionaries from around the world who propose creative, far-reaching, innovative, and feasible community-driven projects aimed at creating a more inclusive and empowered digital future.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
1. Why should I consider studying in Namibia?
Namibia offers a unique blend of quality education and rich cultural experiences. As a student, you can enjoy the country's stunning landscapes, wildlite, and vibrant culture while receiving an education. Overall, Namibia is a very affordable place to study.
2. What are the top universities in Namibia?
Some of the top universities in Namibia include:
University of Namibia (UNAM)
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
The International University of Management
Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology
3. What are the admission requirements for universities in Namibia?
Admission requirements vary by program and institution but generally include:
A high school diploma or equivalent for undergraduate programs.
For postgraduate programs, a bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
Proof of English proficiency may also be required
4. What is the language of instruction in Namibian universities?
English is the official language of instruction in Namibian universities. Proficiency in English is required, and international students may need to provide proof of English language skills through standardized tests like IELTS or TOEFL.
5. Do I need a student visa to study Namibia?
Yes, international students need a student visa to study in Namibia. The visa process typically requires proof of admission, a valid passport, proof of financial means to support yourself during your studies, and proof of medical insurance.