Scholarship in South Africa

Applications are open for scholarships to study in South Africa for students from Africa, developing counties, and around the world – for undergraduate, Masters and PhD programs.

Studying in South Africa offers some serious financial incentives thanks to favorable international exchange rates.

The result? Both tuition and cost of living expenses are significant values for international students.

Students who are trying to add a little adventure to their curriculum will, find South Africa an ideal study abroad destination.

Can I Work and Study in South Africa?

Student visas in South Africa allow students to work while pursuing their studies. However, international students may only work up to a maximum 20 hours per week. The student can work part-time till the expiry of the student visa and not after.

Cost of Living in South Africa

Studying in South Africa is fruitful in many ways. The tuition fee may vary from one university to the other depending on the choice of course as well as the location. On average, the tuition fee may vary from 14000 Rand to 34000 Rand (approx. Rs 80,000 – 1,95000) per year.

Movement around the city is also not a costly affair, especially with reasonable options like Bus, Train, and taxi. While a local transport ticket in a bus would cost around 12 Rand, getting a monthly pass worth 400 Rand (approx. Rs 2200) is an economical option.

Getting a reasonable meal may cost something around 50 rands (within Rs 300), a mid-range restaurant may cost 300 Rand (around Rs 1750) for a meal for two.

Conclusively, one of the main appeals of studying in South Africa is that it is a more affordable option compared to locations such as the US, Australia, and the UK. Aside from the affordable education, part of the great qualities of the country is diverse landscapes, hence, the reason why international students love South Africa.

Below are the most recent scholarships to study in South Africa for students from Africa, developing counties and abroad. Open for undergraduate, Masters and PhD programs. Apply Now!

Monash University South Africa Scholarship 2019/2020 for Undergraduate Students in Africa

Monash University campus in South Africa is providing opportunities for higher education to a cross-section of the continent and is offering scholarships and bursaries to achieve this aim. Application Deadline: 30th April 2019 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and are available to South African and international students. To … Read more

Loeries Creative Future Scholarship 2018 for Talented South African Students

If you are a talented young creative in need of financial support to further your education, you are eligible to apply for the Loeries Creative Future Scholarship. Application Deadline: 19th October, 2018 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: South Africa To be taken at (country): Durban, South Africa Eligible Field of Study: All. Students are required to be creative in their ideas … Read more

US – South Africa Staff Doctoral Programme in Global Health for PhD Students in South Africa 2018

The University of the Free State, the University of Venda and the University of Virginia (US) have joined forces to advance the training of a cohort of ten academically excellent staff members for doctoral degrees in the field of Global Health, who are in addition highly interculturally competent and capacitated to advance academic collaboration between … Read more

Wits/International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) joint PhD Scholarships for African Students 2018

The Wits School of Law and International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) (Erasmus University Rotterdam) invites applications from prospective PhD applicants on a range of topics in international law, society and development. Application Deadline: 8th June, 2018 To Be Taken At (Country): South Africa and The Netherlands Fields of Study: PhD applicants are encouraged to select … Read more

DST/NRF Masters and Doctoral Scholarships for African Students 2018

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) are pleased to announce a call for applications for Masters and Doctoral Scholarships for Full-time Studies in 2019. Application Deadline: 15th June 2018 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Candidates:  To be taken at (country): South Africa About the Award: In the process of reducing the high volume … Read more

Rhodes University Hugh le May Fellowship for South African Students 2018/2019

Rhodes University, South Africa

 The Hugh le May Fellowship is available in alternate years to senior scholars who wish to devote themselves to advanced work in one of the following subjects listed below. Application Deadline: 31st August 2018 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: South Africa To be taken at (country): South Africa Field of Study: Philosophy, Classics, Ancient, Medieval or Modern History, Classical, … Read more

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