The majority of scholarships are for postgraduate (masters, doctoral and postdoctoral) studies, while a small number of undergraduate (bachelor's degree) scholarships are available. Most of the scholarships advertised here are not managed by the DHET, and further information is only available from the agency or government concerned.
Each offer has its own entry requirements and eligibility criteria. Please read through the information carefully and ensure that you meet all the minimum criteria and adhere to the submission deadlines.
Please note that the information available on this website is provided as a guideline only. Information provided by the scholarship granting agency supersedes any information provided here.
BACHELOR'S / UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Chinese Embassy in South Africa and the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC)...
The call for applications for the DHET Funda Germany Scholarship Programme is now open.
The Government of Italy, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation...
The Government of the Netherlands is offering the NL Scholarship for international students from...
HONOURS SCHOLARSHIPS
MASTER'S SCHOLARSHIPS
The Australia Awards Africa Programme is inviting applications for the 2027 Australia Awards...
The Chinese Embassy in South Africa and the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC)...
The Government of Cyprus, in collaboration with the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics...
The call for applications for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s scholarship programme funded by...
The call for applications for the DHET Funda Germany Scholarship Programme is now open.
The Government of Italy, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation...
The Government of the Netherlands is offering the NL Scholarship for international students from...
The call for applications for the Thailand Scholarships for International Students in the Academic Year...
Applications for the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust's Scholarship and Leadership Programme are now open.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Programme (FFSP) invites South African graduates to apply for...
PHD / DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is pleased to announce the first phase of...
The Chinese Embassy in South Africa and the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC)...
The call for applications for the DHET Funda Germany Scholarship Programme is now open.
The Government of Italy, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation...
The call for applications for the Thailand Scholarships for International Students in the Academic Year...
The Fulbright Foreign Student Programme (FFSP) invites South African graduates to apply for...
POSTDOC / RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
The Government of Italy, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation...
The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is inviting...
SHORT TERM MOBILITY AND EXCHANGES
Applications for the AFRIKA KOMMT! Programme are now open. This is the programme’s 15th cohort....
The Swedish Institute (SI) is inviting applications for the SI Global Executive Programme 2026.
PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
