Available Scholarships

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.

Bachelors

NL Scholarship (The Netherlands)
Netherlands

NL Scholarship (The Netherlands)

Government of Netherlands
Bachelors

The Government of the Netherlands is offering the NL Scholarship for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor's or master's in the Netherlands.

Deadline: Friday, 31 December 2027

Master's

Australia Awards Africa Programme
Australia

Australia Awards Africa Programme

Australia Awards
Masters

The Australia Awards Africa Programme is inviting applications for the 2027 Australia Awards scholarships for master's study in Australia.

Deadline: Wednesday, 30 June 2027
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's
Netherlands

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's

European Union
Masters

The call for applications for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarship funded by the European Union is now open.

Deadline: Friday, 31 December 2027
Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics Scholarship
Cyprus

Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics Scholarship

Government of Cyprus
Masters

The Government of Cyprus in collaboration with the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics is offering scholarships for postgraduate studies.

Deadline: Thursday, 31 December 2026
Thailand Scholarships for International Students
Thailand

Thailand Scholarships for International Students

Government of Thailand
Masters

The call for applications for the Thailand Scholarships for International Students in the Academic Year 2025 is now open.

Deadline: Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust Scholarship and Leadership Programme
United Kingdom

Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust Scholarship and Leadership Programme

Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust
Masters

Applications for the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust's Scholarship and Leadership Programme are now open.

Deadline: Wednesday, 30 June 2027
Fulbright Foreign Student Programme
United States

Fulbright Foreign Student Programme

Fulbright Scholarships
Masters

The Fulbright Foreign Student Programme (FFSP) invites South African graduates to apply for master's and doctoral study in the United States.

Deadline: Wednesday, 30 June 2027

Phd

DHET First Phase Scholarships
South Africa

DHET First Phase Scholarships

Department of Higher Education and Training
PhD

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is pleased to announce the first phase of PhD scholarships for doctoral students.

Deadline: Wednesday, 30 June 2027

PostDoc

MEXT Research Programme (Japan)
Japan

MEXT Research Programme (Japan)

Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT)
Postdoctoral

The Japanese Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology (MEXT) is inviting applications for postdoctoral research in Japan.

Deadline: Wednesday, 30 June 2027

Short-Term

Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy
Germany

Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy

MGG Academy
Short Course

Applications are now open for the Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy Programme for future leaders.

Deadline: Wednesday, 30 June 2027

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