Country

Opportunities in South Africa

8 verified scholarships, jobs, and international opportunities available in or open to applicants in South Africa.

Browse fully funded scholarships, NGO jobs, internships, and fellowships with South Africa as the destination or eligibility country.

All (8)Grants (7)Scholarships (1)

Grants

National Research Foundation (South Africa)

DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2023 Academic Year

The DSI and NRF are offering postgraduate student funding for the 2023 academic year. This funding is available for honours, master's, and doctoral studies in all areas of Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities. The NRF has a minimum academic requirement of 65% for postgraduate funding. The funding will be awarded to successful applicants either at Full Cost of Study (FCS) or Partial Cost of Study (PCS). FCS funding is available to South African citizens and Permanent Residents who are financially needy, living with a disability, or exceptional academic achievers. PCS funding will be awarded to 5% of international students, including South African citizens and Permanent Residents who could not be funded under FCS but meet other minimum requirements. Applicants must apply on the NRF Connect system. The application process requires applicants to follow the guidelines outlined in the Application and Funding Guide and Framework documents. Benefits - Full Cost of Study (FCS) funding for South African citizens and Permanent Residents who are financially needy, living with a disability, or exceptional academic achievers - Partial Cost of Study (PCS) funding for 5% of international students, including South African citizens and Permanent Residents who meet other minimum requirements Eligibility - Must be 28, 30, or 32 years or younger for honours, master’s, and doctoral studies respectively, in the year of application - Must have a minimum academic requirement of 65% for postgraduate funding - Must be a South African citizen or Permanent Resident for FCS funding - Must meet other minimum requirements for NRF scholarship funding criteria for PCS funding Required Documents - Progress Report for continuing students who are eligible for a second or third year of funding 2. Follow the guidelines outlined in the Application and Funding Guide and Framework documents 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application

Rolling deadline🇿🇦 South Africa

Grants

National Research Foundation (South Africa)

DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2025 Academic Year

The DSI and NRF are offering postgraduate student funding for the 2025 academic year. This funding is available for honours, master's, and doctoral studies in all areas of Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities. The minimum academic requirement for postgraduate funding is 65%. There is an entry age requirement of 28, 30, and 32 years or younger for honours, master's, and doctoral studies respectively. The funding will be awarded either as Full Cost of Study (FCS) or Partial Cost of Study (PCS). FCS funding is available to South African citizens and Permanent Residents who are financially needy, living with a disability, or exceptional academic achievers. PCS funding will be awarded to 5% of international students, including South African citizens and Permanent Residents who could not be funded under FCS but meet other minimum requirements. All postgraduate students must apply on the NRF Connect System. The application opening and closing dates vary depending on the level of study. Benefits - Full Cost of Study (FCS) funding for South African citizens and Permanent Residents who are financially needy, living with a disability, or exceptional academic achievers - Partial Cost of Study (PCS) funding for 5% of international students, including South African citizens and Permanent Residents who could not be funded under FCS Eligibility - Minimum academic requirement of 65% - Entry age requirement of 28, 30, and 32 years or younger for honours, master's, and doctoral studies respectively - Open to South African citizens and Permanent Residents for FCS funding - Open to international students for PCS funding - Combined household family income of less than or equal to R350 000 per annum for financially needy applicants Required Documents - Progress Report for continuing students who are eligible for a second or third year of funding - Application form completed on the NRF Connect System 2. Complete the online application form on the NRF Connect System. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

Rolling deadline🇿🇦 South Africa

Grants

National Research Foundation (South Africa)

NRF Call for Proposals for Funding in 2026 and 2027

The National Research Foundation is calling for proposals for funding in 2026 and 2027. This call is part of the Evaluation and Rating 2026 process. The foundation is looking for applicants to submit their proposals for consideration. The call for applications is now open. Applicants can submit their proposals for evaluation and rating. This opportunity is for researchers who are looking for funding for their projects in 2026 and 2027. Eligibility Open for evaluation and rating in 2026 2. Submit your proposal for evaluation and rating. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

Rolling deadline🇿🇦 South Africa

Grants

National Research Foundation (South Africa)

NRF Call for Proposals for Funding in 2025 and 2026

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is calling for proposals for funding in 2025 and 2026. This call is part of the Evaluation and Rating 2026 process. The NRF is a research funding agency that supports research and innovation in various fields. This opportunity is for researchers who need funding for their projects. The NRF call for proposals is a competitive process where researchers submit their proposals for evaluation. The proposals will be evaluated based on their scientific merit, innovation, and potential impact. The NRF aims to support research that contributes to the country's economic and social development. The call for proposals is open to researchers from various fields, including natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences. The NRF provides funding for research projects, and the amount of funding varies depending on the project's scope and complexity. Benefits Funding for research projects in 2025 and 2026 Eligibility Open to researchers from various fields Proposals must be submitted for evaluation and rating Required Documents Research proposal Budget breakdown 2. Submit your proposal for evaluation and rating. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

Rolling deadline🇿🇦 South Africa

Grants

National Research Foundation (South Africa)

Human Frontier Science Program Organization: Funding And Engagement Opportunities

The Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSP) offers funding and engagement opportunities to the South African research community. HFSP is an international research funding organization that supports frontier research in the life sciences. The organization provides two main types of opportunities: Research Grants and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programmes. The Research Grant Programme supports international teams of researchers pursuing innovative, interdisciplinary research in the life sciences. The programme encourages collaboration across countries and scientific disciplines. There are two types of grants available: Early Career Research Grants and Program Research Grants. The HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme supports early-career researchers pursuing frontier and potentially transformative research in the life sciences. The programme encourages Fellows to expand their research skills by working in a new country and often in a new disciplinary area. Benefits - Research Grants are awarded for three years - Long-Term Fellowships and Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships are available for postdoctoral researchers Eligibility - Early Career Research Grants: team members must have a Doctoral degree and be in a position to initiate and direct their own independent lines of research - Program Research Grants: awarded to teams of independent researchers at any stage of their careers - Long-Term Fellowships: applicants must have a PhD on a biological topic - Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships: applicants must hold a Doctoral degree from a non-biological discipline Required Documents - Letter of intent - Full proposal (by invitation only) 2. Submit a full proposal (by invitation only) through Proposal Central 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application

Rolling deadline🇿🇦 South Africa

Grants

National Research Foundation (South Africa)

DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2026 Academic Year

The Department of Science and Innovation and the National Research Foundation are offering postgraduate student funding for the 2026 academic year. This funding is for master's and doctoral students in all areas of science, engineering, technology, social sciences, and humanities. The funding is either Full Cost of Study or Partial Cost of Study. To be eligible for funding, students must have a minimum academic requirement of 65% for their previous degree. Full Cost of Study funding is awarded to South African citizens and permanent residents who are financially needy, living with a disability, or exceptional academic achievers. The funding is intended to support postgraduate students pursuing studies in various fields. Students are expected to apply through the NRF Connect System. Benefits - Full Cost of Study funding for South African citizens and permanent residents who meet certain criteria - Partial Cost of Study funding for international students and South African citizens and permanent residents who do not qualify for Full Cost of Study Eligibility - Minimum academic requirement of 65% for the previous degree - Open to master's and doctoral students - Full Cost of Study funding is for South African citizens and permanent residents who are financially needy, living with a disability, or exceptional academic achievers - Partial Cost of Study funding is for 5% of international students and South African citizens and permanent residents who meet other minimum requirements Required Documents - Progress Report for continuing students 2. Submit required documents and information 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application

Rolling deadline🇿🇦 South Africa

Grants

National Research Foundation (South Africa)

DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2027 Academic Year

The DSTI and NRF are offering postgraduate student funding for the 2027 academic year. This funding is available for Master's and Doctoral students in all areas of Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities. The NRF has a minimum academic requirement of 65% for the previous degree. The funding will be awarded in two categories: Full Cost of Study (FCS) and Partial Cost of Study (PCS). FCS funding is available to South African citizens and Permanent Residents who are financially needy, living with a disability, or are exceptional academic achievers. PCS funding will be awarded to 5% of international students, including South African citizens and Permanent Residents who meet the minimum requirements but are not eligible for FCS. The application process will be done through the NRF Connect System. Students are expected to apply online, and no manual applications will be accepted. Benefits - Full Cost of Study (FCS) funding for South African citizens and Permanent Residents who meet the eligibility criteria - Partial Cost of Study (PCS) funding for international students and South African citizens and Permanent Residents who meet the minimum requirements Eligibility - Minimum academic requirement of 65% for the previous degree - Open to Master's and Doctoral students in all areas of Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities - FCS funding is available to South African citizens and Permanent Residents who are financially needy, living with a disability, or are exceptional academic achievers - PCS funding is available to 5% of international students, including South African citizens and Permanent Residents who meet the minimum requirements Required Documents - Progress Report for continuing students who are eligible for a second or third year of funding 2. Submit the required documents and information 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application

Rolling deadline🇿🇦 South Africa

Scholarships

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Turning the Tide Masters Scholarship

Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Turning the Tide Masters Scholarship for 100% research-based Master's studies. The scholarship is supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation that awards grants in areas like Higher Learning and Arts and Culture. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has various disciplines available for the scholarship, but research topics must fall under specific areas, including African Cultural Studies, The Anthropocene and Ecocriticism, and Identity, Gender and Queer Studies. Stellenbosch University has a range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences being one of ten faculties. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Turning the Tide Masters Scholarship is designed for students pursuing research-based Master's studies. The university's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences provides a range of disciplines for students to explore. The research topics for the scholarship are limited to specific areas, ensuring that students' research aligns with the foundation's goals. Benefits - Full-time scholarship for Master’s studies - 100% research-based studies covered Eligibility - Must be applying for a Master’s degree that is 100% research-based - Research topic must fall within one of the specified areas: African Cultural Studies, The Anthropocene and Ecocriticism, or Identity, Gender and Queer Studies 2. Prepare your application, including any necessary supporting documents. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

Closes Oct 31🇿🇦 South Africa

Looking for more from South Africa?

Browse all countries or use our Opportunity Finder to match by profile.

All Countries Opportunity Finder