Studying abroad may be one of the most beneficial experiences for any student, however funding your oversees studies can be very costly when adding up all the expenses.
This why securing funding in the form of a bursary or scholarship to fund your abroad studies is always encouraged.
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) coordinates several scholarships, while others are managed by other international, national, and provincial departments or government agencies.
Here are a few study abroad scholarships to consider:
- Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
- DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
- UEA International Development Full Fees Scholarships
- Australia Awards Scholarships
- University of Sydney International Scholarship
- Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (FIPRS)
- Orange Knowledge Programme in The Netherlands
- Government of Flanders Master Mind Scholarships for International Students
- Türkiye Scholarships for International Students
- Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships
- Singapore International Graduate Award
- University of the People Online Tuition Free Degrees
- ARES Scholarships in Belgium for Developing Countries
- Eiffel Scholarships in France for International Students
Scholarships for South African students require a lot of commitment and dedication, but with that comes many benefits and perks.
One of the main advantages of obtaining a scholarship is that there is no need to pay back the funding.
Usually, scholarships will cover more than just your tuition fees. They may cover housing, transport fees, living allowances and more it all varies according to the scholarship donor.
Find the latest bursaries, how to apply for bursaries and any other information you need on bursaries on our website.