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Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in South Africa to help fund your studies abroad or in South Africa. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities International Fellowship. This opportunity is open to research fellows who have completed their PhD and have up to six years of post-doctoral experience.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the WFP Innovation Challenge: Relief & Resilience 2024. They launched the latest World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Challenge in search of game-changing innovations that offer relief, foster resilience and end hunger.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Kokyo Design Award 2025. The Kokyo Design Award is an international competition for product design that aims to co-create with talented designers and support their activities.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize 2024. The Post Harvest Loss Innovation Prize is seeking innovative solutions that reduce post-harvest loss for smallholder farmers in emerging markets. Funding from the prize is unrestricted.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications for the Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship 2024/2025 are now open. The Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships provide a year of support for doctoral students preparing to embark on innovative dissertation research projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are invited for the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program 2024. The Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program is an internship that intends to balance a dose of theory with real-world application and equip participants with the requisite multidisciplinary intellectual development, practical skills, and research abilities to think in more innovative ways to solve complex governance challenges.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the McKinsey & Company Young Leaders Programme 2024 - Lagos. The Young Leaders Programme is a 1-year full-time consulting program designed for recent university graduates from different academic backgrounds interested in pursuing an exciting career in consulting and passionate about working in Africa.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
The Young Innovators in Africa Spotlight is an exciting opportunity for young Africans who are making significant contributions towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovative approaches. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the KPMG Sustainability Graduate Programme 2025. Young South African graduates are eligible to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the African Union 6th Region Youth Volunteer Program 2024. The African Union 6th Region Youth Division Volunteer Program is a prestigious initiative designed to engage and empower young leaders globally.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the British Academy Innovation Fellowships Scheme 2024-2025. The Innovation Fellowships scheme will provide funding and support for established early-career and mid-career researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences to partner with organisations and business in the creative, cultural, public, private and policy sectors, to address challenges that require innovative approaches and solutions.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the CIHEAM Youth Innovation Award 2024. The CIHEAM launched the Youth Innovation Award in 2022 to reward innovative solutions, designed and implemented by young people, to accelerate green and blue transition processes towards more sustainable, inclusive and equitable food systems in the Mediterranean (SFS Med).
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in the Republic of South Africa? If yes, applications are now open for the 2024 EU Delegation to The Republic of South Africa Funded Traineeship.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Med Youth Lab. The UfM Med Youth Lab 2024 is a five-day skill-building event that aims to equip young individuals with project development and soft skills .
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
The call for applications for the OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World is now open.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Digital Transformation of Health Lab (DTH-Lab) Regional Youth Champions. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Nominations are open for the Shireen Abu Akleh Prize 2024. The bravery and determination of women journalists will be recognised in a new annual prize awarded by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the International Francophone Press Union (UPF).
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Do you have a passion for inclusivity and diversity? Have you ever wondered how to tackle global issues with a moral and ethical foundation? The Universal Youth Leadership Summit (UYLS) 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aims to address these questions by bringing together young leaders worldwide to discuss, learn, and share strategies for empowering youth in their communities.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
The Pershing Square Foundation provides up to 6 fully-funded Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship to international students in 2025. Selected applicants can pursue a master’s degree and an MBA at Oxford University. These scholarships cover both the master’s degree and the MBA year. Students can pursue any of the 1+1 MBA partnering programs and combine it with our MBA.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Bowseat True Blue Fellowship 2024. The True Blue Fellowship aims to connect and empower youth around the world to leverage the creative arts to enact change in local communities to safeguard the ocean, waterways, and the climate.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
1. Why should I study in South Africa?
South Africa is home to some of the top universities in Africa, offering world-class education across various disciplines. The country has a vibrant cultural life, breathtaking landscapes, and opportunities for students to immerse themselves in a multicultural society.
2. What are the top universities in South Africa?
Some of the most prominent universities in South Africa include:
University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
3. What are the admission requirements to study in South Africa?
Admission requirements vary depending on the university and program. Generally, students need:
A high school diploma or equivalent for undergraduate programs.
Proof of English proficiency through tests like IELTS or TOEFL (for nonnative speakers).
For postgraduate programs, a relevant bachelor's degree is required.
Some programs may have specific subject or grade requirements.
4. Are there scholarships available for international students in South Africa?
Yes, scholarships are available for both domestic and international students. Scholarships can be provided by:
The South African government through initiatives like the National Research Foundation.
Universities
International organizations and partnerships such as the Commonwealth Scholarships
5. Do I need a student visa to study in South Africa?
Yes, international students need a student visa to study in South Africa. The process requires you to provide:
Proof of admission to a South African university.
A valid passport.
Proof of financial means to support yourself during your studies.
Proof of medical insurance valid in South Africa.
6. Can I work while studying in South Africa?
Yes, international students are allowed to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time during university holidays, as long as they hold a valid study visa.
7. What is the process for recognizing foreign qualifications in South Africa?
If you obtained your qualifications outside of South Africa, you may need to have them recognized through the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). This process ensures your previous academic qualifications meet South African standards for higher education.