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Bursaries & Student Funding in South Africa
Search South African bursaries and student funding for university, university of technology and TVET study. Compare public, corporate and institution routes, then confirm citizenship, income, academic and qualification rules.
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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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IAPO: External Scholarships and Study OpportunitiesScholarship
IAPO: External Scholarships and Study Opportunities
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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Cambridge TrustScholarship
Cambridge Trust scholarship opportunities to study at the University of Cambridge
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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Top 80 Annual Study Abroad Scholarships for African Students and Developing Countries - by After School AfricaScholarship
Top 80 Annual Study Abroad Scholarships for African Students and Developing Countries - by After School Africa
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South Africa · Africa
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Google ScholarshipsScholarship
Google Scholarships
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South Africa · Africa
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Dudley D'Ewes ScholarshipsScholarship
Dudley D'Ewes Scholarships
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Academic level: MastersField of study: To preserve, promote and encourage literature, the visual and performing arts and the natural and cultural environment of the Western Cape Province
South Africa · Africa
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Industrial Development CorporationGrant
GREEN TOURISM INCENTIVE PROGRAMME
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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National Youth Development AgencyGrant
NYDA Grant Programme
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R1,000–R200,000; up to R250,000 for qualifying agriculture or technology projects
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South African citizen and resident18–35 years oldBusiness and due-diligence requirements apply
South Africa · Africa
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WellcomeStudent Funding
Wellcome – Find a funding opportunity
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Academic level: Funding schemes
South Africa · Africa
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Department of Higher Education International ScholarshipsScholarship
Department of Higher Education International Scholarships
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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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The World Academy of Sciences for the Developing WorldScholarship
The World Academy of Sciences for the Developing World - Scholarship Opportunities
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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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(TWAS) The World Academy of Science FellowshipsStudent Funding
(TWAS) The World Academy of Science Fellowships
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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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SANBI (South African National Biodiversity Institute) Postgraduate Bursaries OpportunitiesBursary
SANBI (South African National Biodiversity Institute) Postgraduate Bursaries Opportunities
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South African citizens onlyTeamwork capabilitiesLeadership qualities
South Africa · Africa
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Global Education - Russian Government Educational ProgramStudent Funding
Global Education - Russian Government Educational Program
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Academic level: See notice
South Africa · Africa
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities ScholarshipsScholarship
The Association of Commonwealth Universities Scholarships
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South Africa · Africa
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Association of South African Women in Science & Engineering (SAWISE) ScholarshipsScholarship
Association of South African Women in Science & Engineering (SAWISE) Scholarships
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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Technology Innovation AgencyGrant
Call for Proposals – Living Labs Programme: Northern Cape Province
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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How do I find scholarships for South Africa?
Use the live country-filtered feed on this page, then compare the eligibility and closing date on each permanent detail page.
Can international students use these opportunities?
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