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Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in South Sudan to help fund your studies abroad or in South Sudan. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are open for the Acumen East Africa Fellowship 2025. At Acumen Academy, they identify and prepare leaders with the hard skills required to build scalable solutions to fight poverty and the harder skills of moral leadership to re-imagine and build a better world.
Date Posted: 06 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition 2025. The competition celebrates good design in healthcare. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Pascal Decroos Fund 2025 for Investigative Journalism. Professional starters and experienced journalists who are able to publish the results of their research in a Dutch-language medium in Belgium can apply for this grant.
Date Posted: 04 Jan, 2025
International applicants in Korea are invited to apply for the 2025 Summer KAI-X Research Internship Program. This program offers an exciting opportunity for international students to research and innovate at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology -KAIST Advanced Institute for Science (KAI-X).
Date Posted: 04 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Cucalorus Works-in-Progress Lab for Filmmakers 2025. The Cucalorus Works-in-Progress (WiP) Lab supports social justice documentaries with a focus on Black storytelling. Apply now!
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Oroko Radio Residency for Africans 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
Are you an entrepreneur with an innovative business solution that can disrupt or transform the African Market? Applications are open for the EY Africa Enterprise Impact Program 2025.
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
Journalists worldwide are invited to apply for the World Press Institute (WPI) Fellowships 2025. Learn more about this fellowship here.
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
The La Caixa Foundation is launching a fellowship program for young researchers of any nationality to pursue a PhD in health and life sciences, technology, physics, engineering, or mathematics in Spain or Portugal. Fellowships are available at accredited institutions with Severo Ochoa or María de Maeztu excellence distinctions, Carlos III Health Institute centers, or units recognized for excellence by Portugal’s Foundation for Science and Technology. Apply now!
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
The European University Institute‘s (EUI) Policy Leader Fellowship (PLF) is now accepting applications from international applicants. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Fund for Investigative Journalism 2025. The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) gives grants and other help to independent journalists and news organizations so that they can produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories with long-term effects.
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Deloitte-SuaCode Smartphone Programming Course - January 2025 Cohort. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the AlIDEV Africa SDGs Mentorship Programme Cohort 2025 - a transformative seven-month fellowship designed to illuminate the path for young African professionals, empowering them to become champions of sustainable development within their countries. This initiative is a clarion call to nurture the next generation of leaders whose actions will align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), forging a brighter and more resilient future for the continent.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the AIIDEV SDGs Campus Ambassador Programme Cohort 3. The SDGs Campus Ambassador Programme is a transformative 10-week leadership odyssey, designed to ignite the potential of tertiary institution students as torchbearers of sustainable development. It serves as a crucible where young minds are forged into global leaders and catalysts for meaningful change, guided by the vision of a more equitable and sustainable future.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications for the EIT Centre for Doctoral Training in the Fundamentals of Al 2025-2026 at the University of Oxford are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Harvard Kennedy School Growth Lab Research Fellowships 2025. The Growth Lab Research Fellowship is an exciting and challenging role that offers a unique opportunity to work on the frontier of economic research and apply findings to address real-world development problems. Learn more about this fellowship and how to apply for it here.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Global Science Scholars Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the World Institute on Disability Global Heumann Fellowship 2025-2026. The Global Heumann Fellowship seeks disabled, visionary leaders with a demonstrated history in advocacy, communications, and influential collaboration. Apply now!
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2025 for African Entrepreneurs. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)-Africa's leading philanthropy focused on empowering African entrepreneurs looking for the most innovative business ideas across the African continent. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Stories × Women Program 2025. Stories × Women launched in 2022 as a collaborative program between WIA and FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers' Associations). The program's goal is to support access to international opportunities for women creatives from emerging animation communities of Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and, ultimately, to increase the diversity of voices in animation.
Date Posted: 31 Dec, 2024
1. Why should I consider studying in South Sudan?
Studying in South Sudan provides an opportunity to experience a unique cultural environment. While challenges exist, studying here allows you to make a tangible impact and engage in mixed cultural exchanges. Also, the cost of living is relatively low in South Sudan compared to other countries.
2. What are the main universities in South Sudan?
Some notable universities in South Sudan include:
University of Juba
Upper Nile University
Catholic University of South Sudan
Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology
Rumbek University
3. What are the admission requirements for universities in South Sudan?
Admission requirements vary by institution, but generally, undergraduate applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent. For postgraduate programs, applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in a related field. International students may need to provide transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and a recommendation letter.
4. What is the language of instruction in South Sudanese universities?
English is the primary language of instruction in most universities in South Sudan. However, having knowledge of basic Arabic or local languages is also helpful for everyday communication outside of academic settings.
5. Do I need a student visa to study in South Sudan?
Yes, as an international student, you need a student visa to study in South Sudan. Visa requirements can vary based on your country of origin, so it's essential to check with the South Sudanese embassy or consulate in your country for specific requirements.
6. Are scholarships available for international students in South Sudan?
Scholarships are limited in South Sudan, but some organizations and institutions may offer financial aid for specific fields of study. We encourage you to research grants from NGOs and organizations that support education in developing countries.