Scholarships to study in South Africa 2026

Discover the scholarships available to study in South Africa: amounts, eligibility criteria, deadlines and application process.

University of Pretoria (Graduate Support Hub, Department of Research and Innovation)

Bourse postdoctorale de l'Université de Pretoria - Postdoctorat

PostdocStipend / allowance

ZAR 250,000/year

In 5 daysAll nationalities

One Young World

Bourse Leading - One Young World Summit 2026 - Tous niveaux

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhDPostdocShort programFull funding

Rolling admissionsAll nationalities

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa

Bourse AIMS South Africa - Master en sciences mathématiques

Master'sFull funding

In 9 days1 countries incl.

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA)

Bourse Mercedes-Benz Afrique du Sud - Licence

Bachelor'sFull funding

11/12/20261 countries incl.

Beit Trust

Bourse de troisième cycle Beit Trust - Master

Master'sFull funding

02/12/20273 countries incl.

Climate Risk Lab

Bourse Fellowship en Data Science et Machine Learning - Master, Doctorat et Honours

Master'sPhDPostdocStipend / allowance

Rolling admissionsAll nationalities

Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ)

Bourse CFJ Fellowship Programme 2026 - Jeunes avocates africaines

Master'sPhDShort programStipend / allowance

Date to be confirmedAll nationalities

African Nutrition Leadership Programme

Programme africain de leadership en nutrition (ANLP) 2027 - Professionnels

Short programPartial funding

Varies by institutionAll nationalities

Frequently asked questions

How many South Africa scholarships are currently listed?

8 South Africa scholarships are currently listed on TrouveTaBourse.

What is the average amount of South Africa scholarships?

The average amount observed is around ZAR 250,000, but it varies by program.

When are the deadlines for South Africa usually?

Most deadlines fall around October, though some scholarships accept applications year-round.