Study funding in South Africa

Bursaries and Scholarships in South Africa

Browse current bursaries, scholarships and student funding opportunities connected to South Africa. Compare university and TVET bursaries with the funder's citizenship, study-level and other-funding conditions. A job stipend and a study bursary are different forms of support.

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Compare university and TVET bursaries with the funder's citizenship, study-level and other-funding conditions. A job stipend and a study bursary are different forms of support.

Study Funding

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GABSBursary

GABS Bursary

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Academic level: UndergraduateField of study: Computer Science
South Africa · Africa
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Studentship Opportunities in Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate ResearchStudent Funding

Studentship Opportunities in Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Research

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Academic level: Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Margaret McNamara Education GrantsStudent Funding

Margaret McNamara Education Grants

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Academic level: Honours, Masters, DoctoralField of study: Open
South Africa · Africa
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Discounted accommodation rates for UCT academics and doctoral students when staying in London, UKStudent Funding

Discounted accommodation rates for UCT academics and doctoral students when staying in London, UK

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Academic level: Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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UCT Neurology Research Group (NRG) recruiting full-time Master's studentsStudent Funding

UCT Neurology Research Group (NRG) recruiting full-time Master's students

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Academic level: MastersField of study: Division of Neurosurgery at UCT
South Africa · Africa
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European Master's Degree in Human Rights and DemocratisationStudent Funding

European Master's Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation

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Academic level: Masters
South Africa · Africa
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MRC - South African Medical Research CouncilStudent Funding

MRC - South African Medical Research Council

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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Study at London - King's CollegeStudent Funding

Study at London - King's College

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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences - Yearly CompetitionsStudent Funding

Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences - Yearly Competitions

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Academic level: Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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UK MRC - Further funding to support Research Leaders in sub-Saharan AfricaStudent Funding

UK MRC - Further funding to support Research Leaders in sub-Saharan Africa

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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Standard BankStudent Funding

Standard Bank Loan for Full time with Surety & Self Assured

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Academic level: Undergraduate & PostgraduateField of study: All
South Africa · Africa
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SANCOR(South Africa Network for Coastal & Oceanic Research) opportunities for postgraduate students in fields relating to marine scienceStudent Funding

SANCOR(South Africa Network for Coastal & Oceanic Research) opportunities for postgraduate students in fields relating to marine science

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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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SARAO Honours CallStudent Funding

2027 SARAO Honours Call

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Academic level: HonoursField of study: See Call Information
South Africa · Africa
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Helpful websites if you're searching for International or Local ScholarshipsScholarship

Helpful websites if you're searching for International or Local Scholarships

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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Study in Finland - ScholarshipsScholarship

Study in Finland - Scholarships

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Academic level: Bachelors, Masters
South Africa · Africa
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MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, Japan)Scholarship

MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, Japan) Scholarship

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South Africa · Africa
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New Zealand Scholarships for international tertiary studentsScholarship

New Zealand Scholarships for international tertiary students

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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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World Bank Scholarships for Overseas study and ResearchScholarship

World Bank Scholarships for Overseas study and Research

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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Swiss Government Excellence ScholarshipsScholarship

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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ScholarGeek - global online search engine for universities and scholarshipsScholarship

ScholarGeek - global online search engine for universities and scholarships

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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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