Scholarships information for International Students wishing to study at South African Universities
Are you an international student looking for study opportunities in South Africa? Check out this list below of the top 7 scholarships for international students at South African Universities!
- The University of Cape Town (UCT) offers a limited number of international and refugee scholarships annually. These scholarships are awarded to deserving students on a competitive basis and are available for study in any discipline.
- Honors students receive R25000, Master’s students R30000 and Doctoral students R35000.
- Students who are interested in applying for refugee scholarships must show proof of refugee status.
- The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), in collaboration with the Research for Development Division (DRD) of the African Centre of Excellence at the University of the Western Cape, welcomes applicants from Sub-Saharan countries to apply for scholarships to help continue their studies. These applicants should have excellent academic records.
- Benefits of the scholarship include monthly allowances and travel allowances,
- This scholarship is undertaken at the School of Government at the University of Western Cape, South African, and Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany.
- This scholarship is one of the top 7 scholarships for international students at South African universities. It targets Doctoral students who have already applied to pursue their studies at the University of Pretoria.
- The PhD Commonwealth Scholarship targets citizens of Commonwealth countries and is valued at R170,000 per annum.
- The Thekgo Bursaries target students whose degree records and/or certificates are withheld due to outstanding financial obligations towards the universities. The bursaries were set up to assist students who have completed their studies but are unable to graduate.
- These bursaries, worth R6000 (for 2 eligible students), are open to nationals from African countries who hold refugee status.
- The African Leadership Academy (ALA) provides opportunities for passionate young leaders who have excelled in previous high school studies to pursue a 2-year pre-university program at the institution.
- Every student who gets admission to ALA is eligible for financial assistance in form of loans and scholarships. This financial aid is given to all students regardless of nationality and financial status.
- The MasterCard Foundation, in partnership with the University of Pretoria (UP), offers scholarships to high-achieving African students who intend to pursue postgraduate studies at the university.
- Recipients of this comprehensive scholarship must be academically talented students who are unable to pay for their education at UP.
- This scholarship targets African students from outside the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
- The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is another of the top 7 scholarships for international students at South African universities. It offers comprehensive funding that includes tuition for a one-year honors degree or a two-year master’s degree at a South African higher education institution.
- The scholarship covers tuition, a study material allowance, research costs, medical aid, a personal allowance, meals, accommodation, and economy class travel.
Now that you have looked at the top 7 scholarships for international students at South African universities, here are a few undergraduate scholarships you may be interested in.
MIT Full Scholarship for International Students
- The MIT Scholarship targets talented students who qualify for a course at the university but are not able to take up studies due to financial need.
- Admission to this university is need-blind. Note, also, that scholarships are given based on demonstrated financial need.
Monash International Merit Scholarships
- The Monash International Merit Scholarships are available for any student who has received an offer to study at the university.
- Recipients at the undergraduate level get $10,000 per year towards their studies.
Boston University Presidential Scholarship
- This scholarship is given to first-year students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in previous studies or schools.
- Every student who qualifies for this scholarship gets $25,000 towards tuition.
Turkish Government Scholarships for Undergraduates
- The Turkish Government Scholarships target outstanding students who want to study at prestigious universities in Turkey.
- This competitive scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, living expenses, etc.
Quinn Mchede says
Hi
My name is Quinn Nathalie Mchede . I am a Zimbabwean . I live in South Africa Johannesburg but we are thriving to survive as my parents were retrenched because of the earlier pandemic of COVID-19 and since then they have not been able to find employment . This resulted to my parents divorce and now only being raised by a single mother of 3 children , it surely is tough . I would like a bursary to help me with my financial situation to study and be able to help my strong mother
To whomever is reading this …
If there is any way you can help it would be highly appreciated and you would not regret it
My contact details are :
0810117235
Thank you for reading my story.
Quinn Mchede says
Hi
My name is Quinn Nathalie Mchede . I am a Zimbabwean . I live is South Africa Johannesburg but we are thriving to survive as my parents were retrenched because of the earlier pandemic of COVID-19 and since then they have not been able to find employment . This resulted to my parents and now only being raised by a single mother of 3 children , it surely is tough . I would like a bursary to help me with my financial situation to study and be able to help my strong mother
To whomever is reading this …
If there is any way you can help it would be highly appreciated and you would not regret it
My contact details are :
0810117235
Thank you for reading my story.
Tanaka says
Hie my name is Tanaka. I’m a girl. I come from a very poor family we struggle a lot to survive. I’m from Zimbabwe we were one of the families that escaped the hunger in Zimbabwe in search of greener pastures. I’m an average person in terms of my studies. I’m good in Maths and Science. ( I’m not a nerd though:) . I’ve been in a lot of programs at my school. I’m always thriving for the best. I was the school president at my school. I’m an athlete ( a very good one) . I have 2 medals for public speaking. I am a church girl I believe in God. I also believe that when I finish my Matric this year (2024) God will send an angel to fund for my university. I am willing to work for any company as long as I’m payed a decent wage. I believe as a girl I can do better than just get married. I want to be someone in life and I believe being poor won’t take away that from me. To whoever this may concern , it would be an honor if I have a bursery for my 2025 studies in any university. I look forward to your reply.
if anyone is interested in funding me my email address is
ashleytanakac8@gmail.com
Rutendo says
name is rutendo Kelly manene. I am currently studying at Malibu high School and doing grade 11. I’m writing this letter to you because I feel like this is the only opportunity that will make me the successful lady I want to become one day. I stay in Cape town in the ghetto side. Coming from a disadvantage household is really difficult. So far in my life I’ve looked for many ways to be successful but somehow am always not successful but it never stops me from trying.I am an athlete at uwc and also run for my school I’m also part of the achieve women SA. I am also part of peace jam SA. I have joined a lot of programs like AMP . programs that will expose me to the world and give me better opportunities but it doesn’t seem like I’m being successful. People think I’m crazy that I’m looking for bursaries now it’s because I fear that I may not receive one once I’m in grade 12. To be honest I am not academically smart but I do try a lot. Everything I put my mind to in life has always turned me down but I haven’t stopped trying. Whoever is reading this letter I just want a bursary that will help me to go to university that’s my goal and make money to support my family I can even pay the money back once I’m done studying and working .
I’ve reached a point in my life where I am willing to study any course as long as it makes me successful and helps me to be financially stable. To be honest being a foreigner in a country is painful because they are not many opportunities available for you. And not even my own country can support me (Zimbabwe). Please can you support me and get me out of poverty. I’m just a girl with big dreams.
I would be so glad to hear from you guys again .
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Jelous says
Hie my name is Jelous . l finished my high school at Mutendi in Zimbabwe please can l have a bursary to fund me so that l can study banking and finance degree programme …