scholarship

The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development.

To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and / or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Are you interested in applying for a scholarship programme for 2022? You don't want to miss this opportunity. The IIE Varsity College’s Scholarship Programme is the largest of its kind in South Africa.

The Cecil Renaud scholarship is awarded to the best and brightest young South Africans. The scholarship gives South Africans the opportunity to study at universities across the UK in a number of fields.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) awards scholarships for Master’s degrees offered at German universities in architecture, performing arts, visual arts and music.

The Embassy of France is offering scholarships to South Africans who wish to pursue Master’s or Doctoral studies at French higher education institutions, starting in academic year 2021.

UCT launches an annual call for applications to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program between July and September. Apply for your place from July each year.

Investec offers a full bursary per year towards study-related expenses. Bursaries will only be offered to  applicants who are currently in Grade 12 or in their first year of University.

The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. Apply now!

Cambrian College assists more than 1400 students annually through our awards program. A diverse range of awards are available to assist students with paying for college. We encourage all students to take the time to apply

The Scholars at Risk (SAR) in partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is inviting applications for a remote research workshop/ fellowship for early career researchers working on academic freedom issues.

Wits University SRC tries delaying the reopening of the university in an attempt to gain free education, but the university claims they do not have the resources to provide free education. Wits does however have multiple other financial aid schemes in place to support their students.

NSFAS application numbers will be higher during this application cycle than before due to Covid-19 greatly affecting South Africa's job sector and individuals' finances. NSFAS applications are currently open and will close on 30 November.

A question that's often asked is: will NSFAS still fund me if I move to another University/TVET College? Well, we have the answer for you. NSFAS applications for 2021 are now open and will close on 30 November 2020. 

We are here to answer all your NSFAS questions. If you find yourself wondering whether NSFAS will still fund you even if you took a year or two off and they funded you before, we have an answer for you. Don't forget that NSFAS applications are now open.

If you've applied for funding from NSFAS, you've probably asked yourself: how will I know if NSFAS approved my application and will be funding my studies? Well, here's how. Don't waste any time and apply to NSFAS now before applications close.

NSFAS applications have opened for 2021 which means that there are probably so many questions floating around waiting to be answered. Well, here you go. Here's some of your NSFAS questions answered.

NSFAS applications for 2021 have opened and everyone is buzzing about it and hurrying to submit their applications. Are you one of them? Are you now stuck with an application status saying 'DHA Verification Failed'? You're not alone. Here's what to do about it.

Those seeking funding for their higher education can now apply for NSFAS funding in 2021 at National Youth Development Agency centres across South Africa. NSFAS applications for 2021 are now open and will close on 30 November 2020.

At the beginning of August, a whole month earlier than usual, NSFAS opened up their applications for those wanting to be funded by the financial aid scheme for 2021. Now, as we are five months into the application cycle, they have provided updates on the applications process. 

Scholarships and bursaries reduce the cost of postgraduate study and the burden of debt because they don't have to be repaid.