Commonwealth Master's and PhD
Commonwealth Master's and PhD Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC), funded by the UK FCDO (South African candidates are nominated by the Department of Higher E…
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Doctoral Bursaries
Explore 92 current funding suitable for Doctoral study. Compare eligibility, deadlines and coverage, then confirm every application on the official provider website.
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University of the Free State Postdoctoral Research
University of the Free State Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2026: Multiple Opportunities Available
TheUniversity of the Free State (UFS)invites suitably qualified South African and international researchers to apply for severalPostdoctoral Res…
Clarendon Fund
Clarendon Fund Scholarships 2027-28
The University of Oxford’s Clarendon Fund automatically considers eligible applicants for Clarendon Scholarships when they apply for a new Maste…
Gates Cambridge
Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027/28
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship offers full-cost postgraduate funding at the University of Cambridge. South African applicants may apply through…
National Disaster Management Centre
National Disaster Management Centre 2027 External Bursary Programme
Applications Open for the National Disaster Management Centre 2027 External Bursary Programme. The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) t…
UCT Postgraduate Financial Aid
UCT Postgraduate Financial Aid Bursary 2027
The University of Cape Town is inviting South African citizens and permanent residents to apply for itsPostgraduate Financial Aid Bursary for th…
Energy Mobility Education Trust
Energy Mobility Education Trust Scholarship 2027
Final-year and postgraduate students in future-focused science, technology and commerce fields can apply for theEnergy Mobility Education Trust …
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UCT Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 – Postgraduate
African graduates facing financial and social barriers can apply for theUCT Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027for selected taught postg…
Swiss Government Excellence
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
South African postgraduate researchers can apply for theSwiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028. The South Africa call offers researc…
Volkswagen Group Africa
Volkswagen Group Africa Bursary Programme 2027
Volkswagen Group Africa offers its 2027 bursary to eligible university students continuing full-time undergraduate study. VWGA supports skills d…
UNISA Master’s and Doctoral
UNISA Master’s and Doctoral Bursary 2027
Applications forUNISA Master’s and Doctoral Bursary 2027are open. UNISA offers tuition and qualifying research support for eligible returning po…
Kristina Plattner
Kristina Plattner Scholarship 2027
Applications forKristina Plattner Scholarship 2027are open. This UCT scholarship supports postgraduate research concerning fynbos ecosystems. Cl…
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ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme PhD Fellowship 2027
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), in partnership with South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology…
RAPCAN Legacy Doctoral
RAPCAN Legacy Doctoral Scholarship 2027
The RAPCAN Legacy Doctoral Scholarship Grant is a 2027 doctoral funding opportunity for full-time South African doctoral students researching ch…
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Healthy Futures South Africa PhD Fellowship Programme
The Healthy Futures South Africa (HFSA) PhD Fellowship supports doctoral candidates undertaking health-focused research at the University of Cap…
Funza Lushaka
Funza Lushaka Bursary South Africa 2027
The Department of Education is inviting students to apply for theFunza Lushaka Bursary Programme, for the2027 academic year. Bursaries will be a…
BASF South Africa Trust
BASF South Africa Trust Bursary 2027
The BASF South Africa Trust is inviting students to apply for theirbursaryprogramme, for the2027 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded toBlac…
Impembelelo Trust
Impembelelo Trust Bursary South Africa 2027
The Impembelelo Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme,for the 2027 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded forPostgra…
South African National Seed Organization (SANSOR)
South African National Seed Organization (SANSOR) Bursary 2027
SANSOR is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the2027 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded forPostgraduate degree st…
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PSG Financial Services Graduate Internships 2027
PSG Financial Services invites academically strong South African graduates to apply for the PSG Graduate Programme 2027 in Gauteng and the Weste…