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Scholarships in South Africa
Looking to study in South Africa? Below are 5 hand-curated scholarships open to students heading to South Africa — including fully funded options covering tuition, living costs, and travel. Each listing shows the award amount, deadline, and who's eligible, so you can spot the right fit fast and apply directly on the official site.
Fully funded
South Africa
Undergraduate
South African Department of Basic Education
Amount Tuition fees, accommodation or transport, meals, learning materials, personal care allowance, and teaching practice supp
Deadline Jan 24, 2026
South African teaching students in national priority areas may receive full bursary support in exchange for public-school service after gra…
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Fully funded
United Kingdom
Masters
The Beit Trust
Amount Full tuition fees and living stipend through partner universities; exact full package varies by partner and course
Deadline Feb 13, 2026
Nationals of Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Malawi may apply for Beit Trust postgraduate scholarships at partner universities after securing or pursu…
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Fully funded
South Africa
Masters
The Mandela Rhodes Foundation
Amount Tuition and registration + allowances for study materials, research and medical aid + accommodation and meals + a person
Deadline Annual — applications typically open mid
Citizens of an African country aged 19–29 with a strong undergraduate record (70%+/upper-second) who can study a postgraduate degree in Eng…
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Varies
South Africa
Any level
National Research Foundation of South Africa
Amount Full Cost of Study or Partial Cost of Study postgraduate funding depending on citizenship, need, disability, academic st
Deadline Jul 4, 2025
Postgraduate students at South African universities may apply through NRF Connect for Full or Partial Cost of Study support if they meet NR…
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Partial
Global
Any level
FirstRand Foundation
Amount Up to R1.5 million for a master's degree and up to R2 million for a PhD
Deadline Feb 19, 2026
South African citizens seeking international master's or PhD study may apply for FirstRand support if they show academic excellence, leader…
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