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Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in South Africa to help fund your studies abroad or in South Africa. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are open for the McKinsey Forward Program 2024 for Young Talents. At the end of the program, you'll receive a McKinsey Forward digital badge and join an exclusive global network of life-long learners.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2024
Applications are open DataCite Global Access Fund (GAF) 2024. The Global Access Fund (GAF) was established to enable communities worldwide to make their research outputs discoverable.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2024
Southeast Europe Coalition on Whistleblower Protection is announcing a 2nd round for story ideas about whistleblowing and whistleblowers. The goal is to stimulate the journalists in the region to use whistleblowers as good source of information, and the whistleblowers to see media and journalists as good partner in combating organize crime and corruption.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Youth Innovation Essay Prize 2024. The YIP provides a platform for young, emerging writers, thinkers and creatives to explore, shape and communicate potential solutions to issues that matter to them.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Kone Foundation Grant Program 2024. Kone Foundation funds academic research in humanities, social sciences, and environmental sciences, artistic research, and professional artistic work.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Bertha Center Youth Innovation Prize. Entrants with the most promising essays will receive coaching and mentorship from communication and social innovation experts.
Date Posted: 07 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the MOPGA Young Researchers Grant Program 2025. France, as a major player in the fight against climate change and guarantor of the spirit of the Paris Agreement, is launching a new MOPGA research grant program for young researchers with a view to working to strengthen scientific contributions to the climate change issues raised by the COPs.
Date Posted: 07 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) Emerging Investigator Research Grants 2024. Grants are intended to support a focused research experience that equips awardees with valuable skills and relationships, fosters interest in pediatric dermatology from a diverse cohort of applicants, and contributes meaningful research outcomes to the field of pediatric dermatology.
Date Posted: 07 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Wits-TUB-UNILAG Urban Lab Scholarships Programme. This opportunity is open to both South African Citizens and Sub-Saharan Citizens!
Date Posted: 06 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 Google News Initiative JournalismAI Innovation Challenge. The JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the Google News Initiative, aims to fund projects from these news publishers to help fight misinformation and disinformation, experiment with new formats across mobile, video and audio and identify ways to grow subscription and support diverse forms of revenue.
Date Posted: 06 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 ICAW International Poster Contest. The dates for 2025 are May 4 – 10. The poster contest is open to anyone from anywhere in the world age 14 or older. Apply now!
Date Posted: 06 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the IHE Delft Young Water Diplomats Programme 2025. The Young Water Diplomats programme is designed to enhance an interdisciplinary understanding of transboundary water challenges and advance tools for water cooperation and diplomacy, as well as to strengthen professional networking among the next generation of leading water and environmental diplomats.
Date Posted: 06 Sep, 2024
Submissions of concept notes for the OMT New Frontiers Research Award 2024 are now open. The award is intended to provide leading researchers with the freedom and flexibility to pursue their research, without bureaucratic constraints. Helping them produce significant work and gain international recognition.
Date Posted: 06 Sep, 2024
Could Al be at the heart of solutions to our global challenges? As part of the Al Action Summit, taking place on 10-11 February 2025 in Paris, the Paris Peace Forum is launching an ambitious Call for Projects focused on artificial intelligence.
Date Posted: 06 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Science Without Borders® Challenge 2025. This annual competition inspires students to be creative while promoting public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world's oceans and aquatic resources, contributing to the overarching goals of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation.
Date Posted: 06 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the NELGA - DAAD Research Fellowship in Climate Change and Land Governance 2024-2025. This initiative offers a unique opportunity for scholars and professionals within NELGA partner institutions to engage in research that addresses the critical intersection of climate change and land governance.
Date Posted: 06 Sep, 2024
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) is announcing the inaugural Africa Climate Academy from 7th October, 2024 to 11th October, 2024. Apply today and be a part of this fully-funded opportunity!
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2024
Are you a recent doctorate holder with a passion for environmental research? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading academics at one of the most prestigious universities? The Harvard University Environmental Fellows Program offers a unique chance to address critical environmental issues while collaborating with Harvard faculty members across various disciplines.
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2024
The Tarbell Fellowship is a one-year fellowship program for young journalists from around the globe. It is a golden chance for early-career journalists to improve their skills by covering emerging technologies, especially AI (artificial intelligence). Apply today!
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program 2025/2026 to study in the United Kingdom. The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge, which is the largest ever single donation to a UK university.
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2024
1. Why should I study in South Africa?
South Africa is home to some of the top universities in Africa, offering world-class education across various disciplines. The country has a vibrant cultural life, breathtaking landscapes, and opportunities for students to immerse themselves in a multicultural society.
2. What are the top universities in South Africa?
Some of the most prominent universities in South Africa include:
University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
3. What are the admission requirements to study in South Africa?
Admission requirements vary depending on the university and program. Generally, students need:
A high school diploma or equivalent for undergraduate programs.
Proof of English proficiency through tests like IELTS or TOEFL (for nonnative speakers).
For postgraduate programs, a relevant bachelor's degree is required.
Some programs may have specific subject or grade requirements.
4. Are there scholarships available for international students in South Africa?
Yes, scholarships are available for both domestic and international students. Scholarships can be provided by:
The South African government through initiatives like the National Research Foundation.
Universities
International organizations and partnerships such as the Commonwealth Scholarships
5. Do I need a student visa to study in South Africa?
Yes, international students need a student visa to study in South Africa. The process requires you to provide:
Proof of admission to a South African university.
A valid passport.
Proof of financial means to support yourself during your studies.
Proof of medical insurance valid in South Africa.
6. Can I work while studying in South Africa?
Yes, international students are allowed to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time during university holidays, as long as they hold a valid study visa.
7. What is the process for recognizing foreign qualifications in South Africa?
If you obtained your qualifications outside of South Africa, you may need to have them recognized through the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). This process ensures your previous academic qualifications meet South African standards for higher education.