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Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Namibia to help fund your studies abroad or in Namibia. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are open for the World Food Programme (WFP) Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator 2025. The WFP Innovation Accelerator is launching the second edition of the Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator (HIA), powered by the Government of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. HIA aims to support technology-powered solutions addressing pressing challenges faced by vulnerable populations and humanitarian actors. The platform supports selected ventures and solution providers with financial, technical, and methodological support from the WFP Innovation Accelerator and its partner ecosystem.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship Programme 2025/2026. This Fellowship programme, launched in September 2021, is run by Professor Milner-Gulland, Tasso Leventis Professor of Biodiversity in the Department of Biology, and her team in the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the CLARITY-Africa PhD Scholarship 2025. CLARITY-Africa is seeking to recruit PhD students to work on the project and pursue doctoral studies as part of the project. The PhD student will either be based at the University of Ghana or at AIMS Research and Innovation Centre.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2025
Do you have a project that aims to empower the creative sectors? UNESCO is launching the sixteenth call for applications to the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD). Through this open and competitive process, the IFCD seeks projects with the ability to generate concrete and lasting results in the development of the creative sectors in the Global South.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2025
Are you a young changemaker passionate about driving sustainable impact? The United Nations (UN) Young Leaders for the SDGs initiative is now accepting applications for its 2025-2027 cohort.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2025
The Mid Career Fellowship provides today’s leaders with the know-how to navigate volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), knowing that their purpose, livelihood, and organizational goals are influenced or impacted by the Internet. Applications are now open for this fellowship.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2025
Are you a proficient and enthusiastic student with a Master’s degree in molecular biology or a related field? Join the IPP and become a researcher in one of more than 50 labs working on cutting-edge research in Mainz!
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Al for Good Impact Awards 2025. Are you at the forefront of Al innovation, creating solutions that transform our world? The Al for Good Impact Awards Programme celebrates exceptional achievements in the field of Al, recognizing innovative, sustainable, and impactful Al solutions that contribute to global progress.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU 1st UN Citiverse Challenge 2025. The 1st UN Citiverse Challenge invites students and startups to reimagine and design innovative solutions that leverage the transformative potential of the citiverse and digital public infrastructure to address pressing global challenges. By focusing on three critical themes-access to public services, sustainability and resilience, and tourism and digital culture-participants will develop bold ideas and prototypes to shape the cities of tomorrow.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
King Saud University (KSU) invites talented and distinguished graduate students from Saudi Arabia and around the world to apply for its King Saud University Initiative, a PhD scholarship in Riyadh. Approved by the KSU Board of Directors, this initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to advance higher education, enhance scientific research, and support sustainable development.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
In response to this crisis caused by road traffic injuries, the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety has launched the 2025 Local Actions Call for Proposals, empowering young leaders to implement innovative, community-driven projects addressing road safety challenges.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the University of Auckland Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPS) Non-Residential Fellowship 2025. The University of Auckland's Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS) focuses on generating and amplifying rigorous scholarly research, particularly that which is led by those with lived experience of forcible displacement.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Wikipedian-in-Residence (WiR) Fellowships to Digitalise Youth Voices in Africa 2025. Code for Africa (CfA) is offering stipend-based fellowships to Six (6) African Wikipedians-in-Residence to empower youth voices and promote a secure digital space through Wikimedia projects.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the African Observatory on Responsible Al Scholarship for African Women 2025. The African Observatory on Responsible Al is committed to fostering ethical Al governance across the continent. As part of its Women in Focus initiative, the Observatory is offering five fully funded scholarships for African women to participate in a short course on Al Ethics and Policy.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Gender Grants 2025. The ACU Gender Grants are awarded annually to member universities to support initiatives that will boost gender equity and equality on campus.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Biomimicry Institute Ray of Hope Accelerator 2025. The Biomimicry Institute's Ray of Hope Accelerator is a 6-month program to accelerate the growth of nature-inspired startups to scale systemic solutions to the world's most pressing environmental challenges.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
For the twenty-fifth consecutive year, Canon and Visa pour l’Image will present the prestigious Canon Female Photojournalist Grant, recognizing outstanding contributions to photojournalism by female photographers. If you are a Female Photojournalist with outstanding contributions and achievements in social, economic, political, or cultural subjects in a journalistic manner, don’t miss this grant.
Date Posted: 26 Mar, 2025
Applications for the Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowships 2025/2026 are now open. The Royal Academy of Engineering offers Research Fellowships each year to outstanding early-career researchers to support them to become future research leaders in engineering.
Date Posted: 26 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 SOAS University of London Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships.Hyundai Motor Group is offering five scholarships intended to nurture talent from Africa at SOAS University of London. Apply now!
Date Posted: 26 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the SKU CP Accelerator 2025 for Consumer Package Businesses. The SKU CPG Accelerator is a renowned 12-week program designed specifically for market-validated companies seeking to scale their innovative products across various consumer-packaged goods (CPG) categories.
Date Posted: 26 Mar, 2025
1. Why should I consider studying in Namibia?
Namibia offers a unique blend of quality education and rich cultural experiences. As a student, you can enjoy the country's stunning landscapes, wildlite, and vibrant culture while receiving an education. Overall, Namibia is a very affordable place to study.
2. What are the top universities in Namibia?
Some of the top universities in Namibia include:
University of Namibia (UNAM)
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
The International University of Management
Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology
3. What are the admission requirements for universities in Namibia?
Admission requirements vary by program and institution but generally include:
A high school diploma or equivalent for undergraduate programs.
For postgraduate programs, a bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
Proof of English proficiency may also be required
4. What is the language of instruction in Namibian universities?
English is the official language of instruction in Namibian universities. Proficiency in English is required, and international students may need to provide proof of English language skills through standardized tests like IELTS or TOEFL.
5. Do I need a student visa to study Namibia?
Yes, international students need a student visa to study in Namibia. The visa process typically requires proof of admission, a valid passport, proof of financial means to support yourself during your studies, and proof of medical insurance.