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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 for the True Story Award 2025 are now open. The True Story Award is the first global journalism prize. Click here to learn more about this award and participate in it.
Date Posted: 24 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the EJN Investigative Story Grant and Training Program for Indigenous & Tribal Journalists 2025. To increase Indigenous representation and by extension, knowledge equity in environmental reporting, EJN is launching a training program for up to 6 Indigenous journalists looking to investigate and produce stories about these varied issues. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Collier Award for Ethics in Journalism 2025. The Peter F. Collier Award for Ethics in Journalism celebrates acts of journalism by student and professional journalists that meet the highest ethical standards in the face of pressure or incentives to do otherwise. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Sep, 2024
Applications for the Pear Accelerator W25 Cohort are now open. PearX is an accelerator for early-stage companies. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the WWF Current and Aspiring University Faculty Fellowship. The objective of this competitive fellowship is to advance the development of a critical mass of outstanding and well-trained experts, natural and social scientists, and practitioners who will continue to increase the learning, research, and engagement in conservation science and leadership.
Date Posted: 23 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the WWF Food Systems Fellowship. WWF’s Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) invites applications from aspiring and experienced researchers, practitioners, and leaders to pursue graduate-level studies (master’s and PhD) geared towards research that cultivates a better understanding of the place-based nature of food systems and transformation.
Date Posted: 23 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the GAYA Cultivating Inclusion for Food Security (Cultivate) Fellowship 2024-2025. The Application for the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe (MENA-E) Region Cultivate Fellowship is Now Open!
Date Posted: 23 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the DoorDash Software Engineering Internship 2024/2025. DoorDash is building the world's most reliable on-demand logistics engine for delivery! They are looking for experienced engineers to join their fast-growing engineering team to help them develop a 24×7 global infrastructure system that powers DoorDash's three-sided marketplace of consumers, merchants, and dashers.
Date Posted: 23 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme. This initiative aims to create a more inclusive environment at UNICEF for talented and passionate youth on the move who due to their migration or displacement face barriers to access UNICEF and other organizations’ internships and entry-level positions.
Date Posted: 21 Sep, 2024
To strengthen the capacities of heritage practitioners in the field of presentation and interpretation of World Heritage sites, the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF), the International Centre for the Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage Sites (WHIPIC) in partnership with the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement of Rwanda (MINUBUMWE), is organizing the Workshop on Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage Sites Associated with Memory of Recent Conflicts in Africa. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Sep, 2024
Applications for the Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship 2025 are now open. The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships are a 12-month programme designed to support the professional development of future African leaders. Apply now!
Date Posted: 21 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the CERC Migration Journalism Fellowship Program 2025. Journalists who would like to deepen their professional knowledge about immigration and migrant integration research are invited to apply for a one-month residency with CERC Migration at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Date Posted: 21 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Young Global Changers Recoupling Awards 2025. The award seeks to recognize concrete practices and impactful youth-led projects and initiatives that drive change on the ground, while also serving as examples and inspiration beyond their immediate impact.
Date Posted: 21 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the One Young World/Virgin Unite New Now Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the iF Design Student Award 2025. Together with their sponsors, iF Design provides a platform for students and their future-oriented concepts. Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Australia Awards Fellowships 2025. The Australia Awards Fellowships aim to build networks of influence and leadership by strengthening partnerships between Australian organisations and partner organisations in the region. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Sep, 2024
Apply now to be a mentee in the Cherie Blair Foundation Mentoring Women in Business Programme 2025. The flagship Mentoring Women in Business programme matches women entrepreneurs in low and middle income countries with experienced, dedicated professional mentors anywhere in the world.
Date Posted: 20 Sep, 2024
Applications for the Go-Together EdTech Accelerator 2025 are now open. By actively supporting EdTech startups to thrive and generate even greater value, Go-Together seeks to amplify the positive impact EdTech brings to the society.
Date Posted: 20 Sep, 2024
Applications for the Kiplinger Fellowship 2025 are now open. The 2025 fellowship will focus on artificial intelligence. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 TWAS Sustainability Visiting Expert Programme. The programme supports visits of internationally renowned scientists to institutions located in developing countries, especially those located in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Date Posted: 19 Sep, 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.