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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 for the Global Leadership Challenge 2024 are open. They seek a diverse group of postgraduate students and young professionals who are ready to rise to the challenges of our time and develop themselves as the responsible leaders our world desperately needs now. GLC Members can participate virtually from around the world.
Date Posted: 01 Oct, 2024
Are you an international student seeking to excel in your academic and research journey? Do you want to study in Vietnam at a leading university that offers generous financial support? The Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) Graduate Scholarship program provides a great opportunity for international students pursuing their Master’s or PhD degrees to benefit from comprehensive financial aid.
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Are you a talented early-career scientist who has already produced excellent supervised work, is ready to work independently and shows potential to be a research leader? The ERC Starting Grant could be for you. Apply now!
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Are you passionate about international development and humanitarian work? Do you want to contribute to impactful projects that address critical global issues in developing countries? The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) International Development Fellows Program offers the perfect opportunity for hands-on experience in international relief and development. This fellowship is designed for individuals ready to dedicate themselves to global causes while enhancing their skills and expertise. Apply now!
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Planet Forward Storyfest Awards 2025. They are looking for stories that inspire, motivate, and drive change. Stories that are compelling, thought-provoking, and vibrantly stimulating. Be memorable, have an impact - and have fun.
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the UN FAO Regular Volunteer Programme for Africa (RAF) 2025. With over 195 Members, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. They believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger. Apply now for this opportunity!
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Open Notebook Early-Career Fellowship Program 2025. The Open Notebook offers a paid, a part-time fellowship program for early-career science journalists. During the course of this fellowship, fellows work with a mentor to plan, report, and write articles for publication at The Open Notebook and become part of the TON editorial team.
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Anna Lindh Foundation Shaping Transformative Narratives 2024. Social media Influencers can shape opinions, trends, and behaviors through the content they create and share. This is why, for the first time, the ALF Secretariat is launching a call specifically for social media influencers. Apply now!
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Earthshot Prize Youth Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Smithsonian Environmental Justice Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Smithsonian Climate Change Fellowship. Climate change is dramatically and profoundly altering our planet, and for decades, Smithsonian researchers have been conducting studies and collecting data to understand these changes. Apply now to become a part of this unique opportunity!
Date Posted: 28 Sep, 2024
The GFCF is inviting applications for the third cohort of the #ShiftThePower Fellows, an experimental programme aimed at strengthening the #ShiftThePower movement by supporting and elevating thought leadership and network connectedness among civil society and movement practitioners in the Global South who are deeply immersed in social change at the local level. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa. The Regional Courses provide high-quality training by leading scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of international law, as well as specific subjects of particular interest in a given region. Apply now!
Date Posted: 27 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the University of Lincoln’s 2025 scholarship programme for African students. The University of Lincoln’s Africa Scholarship is aimed at supporting postgraduate-taught students from across Africa. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship 2025. The mission of the Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship is to create a community of committed clean energy and climate change leaders from emerging and developing countries, enriched by engagement with top Yale faculty and researchers, and leading global authorities in the clean energy transition from the International Energy Agency and beyond.
Date Posted: 27 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Harvard University Center for the Environment (HUCE) Environmental Fellows Program 2025. The Harvard University Center for the Environment expects to award approximately six fellowships for the 2025 cohort. The Center will organize a co-curricular program to ensure that the fellows get to know each other and each other's work. All fellows will attend biweekly dinners with their colleagues, faculty members, and guests.
Date Posted: 27 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University 2025/2026. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University is open to talented leaders and changemakers at the graduate (master's) level, from across Sub-Saharan Africa who aspire t o improve and transform nutrition, public health, public policy, and sustainable agriculture sectors across Africa.
Date Posted: 27 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the French Institute International City of Arts Residency Program 2025. The Institut français × Cité internationale des arts residency program is aimed at artists and cultural professionals who have been living abroad for at least 5 years and who wish to develop a research and creative project in Paris during a three-, six- or nine-month residency. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships at the Sciences Po Summer School. Scholarships for the Sciences Po Summer School are awarded in collaboration with a network of partner institutions authorized to nominate candidates. These scholarships are reserved for Scholars from the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program network who want to attend a four-week in-person programme.
Date Posted: 26 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Mastercard Foundation fully-funded scholarship program for graduate study at Sciences Po. For its second strategic phase (2024 – 2034), the goal of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po is to support 1,450 students and young professionals who demonstrate academic excellence, strong leadership potential and a commitment to achieving change in Africa, but who face significant financial barriers to higher education. Apply now!
Date Posted: 26 Sep, 2024
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.