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.

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Fully funded South Africa Undergraduate

Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme

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

Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships

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

Mandela Rhodes Scholarship

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

DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding

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 Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship

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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