☰
Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in South Sudan to help fund your studies abroad or in South Sudan. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
The Africa Earth Observation (AEO) Challenge is an annual open innovation challenge aimed at sourcing novel space technologies since 2016.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Programme. Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
This 3-day business experience brings together a cohort of high potential entrepreneurs or founders of startups with bold business ideas for various industry sectors across Africa.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the King's College London Research Associate Programme 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Are you studying in Baden-Württemberg, and want to gain international experience? The Baden-Württemberg scholarship for university students makes it possible. It supports students from Baden-Württemberg universities during their time abroad, and funds students from international universities while they are studying in Baden-Württemberg. Around 1,500 young people benefit from this scholarship each year.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Established in 2014, the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships provide up to five full awards covering both the Master's and the MBA degrees. Scholars can pursue any of the 1+1 MBA partnering programmes and combine it with their MBA.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Department of Plant and Environmental Science, Section for Crop Science invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Growth curve analysis for faba beans. The project is part of the research project “Decoding faba bean yield stability: From in-field image data to mechanistic models (DIGIFABA)”, which is financed by Novo Nordisk Fonden.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
The University of Copenhagen hereby invite applications for a PhD scholarship at the Department of Political Science. The successful candidate will work on the project “Citizens’ Agenda-Setting in Democratic Systems,” funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, alongside Assistant Professor Alice el-Wakil (PI) and Professor Christian F. Rostbøll (co-investigator). The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
To mark International Youth Day, Udaan Youth Club extends a global invitation: write a message of hope, belief, and encouragement to the youth across the world.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
YouthConnekt Africa (YCA) is a pan-African initiative dedicated to empowering young people across the continent. To strengthen its governance, enhance its legitimacy, and ensure its strategies and programs are youth-centric and impactful, YCA is establishing a Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This council will serve as an essential, independent voice, providing strategic advice and authentic youth perspectives directly to YCA's leadership.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
L'Oréal Groupe, the world's leading beauty company, paves the way for a more sustainable future in seeking, advancing and scaling pioneering solutions through a Sustainable Innovation Accelerator programme.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2025
The African Union CIEFFA and ImpactHER are cohosting the public phase of the Online Capacity Building Training starting from September 2025 under the theme "#AfricaEducatesHer - Digital Skills for All: Bridging the Gender Gap in STEAM, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship".
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2025
Applications for the Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) 2025 are now open. The Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) is a new Africa-Europe initiative designed to accelerate innovation and to foster meaningful collaboration across ecosystems on the African continent and between Africa and Europe, to scale up transformative solutions that address shared challenges-particularly those related to the digital transformation and the green transition.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2025
Are you a journalist passionate about human rights, gender justice, and youth voices? Do you want to tell compelling and impactful stories about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) that challenge stereotypes, stigma, and spark change? Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) invites journalists, editors, producers, media networks, and Guilds from the East and Southern Africa regions to apply for the Journalists for SRHR Masterclass, a dynamic six-month journalism fellowship focused on impactful, ethical, and solutions-oriented reporting on sexual and reproductive health rights.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2025
The UN Human Rights Council accepting application for the Youth Delegate Program to the 2025 Social Forum, a unique platform hosted for open dialogue among civil society, governments, and international organizations.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
The STREETS Global Awards celebrate outstanding early-stage social enterprises and initiatives driving positive social impact through hospitality and tourism.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the South Park Commons Founder Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
Savvy is a Fellowship program for young professionals seeking to be part of the new generation of impact.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 World Bank Group GovTech Innovation. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are for mid-career professionals from low and middle income countries to spend a period of time at a UK host organisation working in their sector for a programme of professional development.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
1. Why should I consider studying in South Sudan?
Studying in South Sudan provides an opportunity to experience a unique cultural environment. While challenges exist, studying here allows you to make a tangible impact and engage in mixed cultural exchanges. Also, the cost of living is relatively low in South Sudan compared to other countries.
2. What are the main universities in South Sudan?
Some notable universities in South Sudan include:
University of Juba
Upper Nile University
Catholic University of South Sudan
Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology
Rumbek University
3. What are the admission requirements for universities in South Sudan?
Admission requirements vary by institution, but generally, undergraduate applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent. For postgraduate programs, applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in a related field. International students may need to provide transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and a recommendation letter.
4. What is the language of instruction in South Sudanese universities?
English is the primary language of instruction in most universities in South Sudan. However, having knowledge of basic Arabic or local languages is also helpful for everyday communication outside of academic settings.
5. Do I need a student visa to study in South Sudan?
Yes, as an international student, you need a student visa to study in South Sudan. Visa requirements can vary based on your country of origin, so it's essential to check with the South Sudanese embassy or consulate in your country for specific requirements.
6. Are scholarships available for international students in South Sudan?
Scholarships are limited in South Sudan, but some organizations and institutions may offer financial aid for specific fields of study. We encourage you to research grants from NGOs and organizations that support education in developing countries.