Overseas Scholarships for South African Students
There are many overseas scholarships for South African Students and those who want to study abroad, especially in America, Europe, Australia, and other parts of the world.
These scholarships allow you to study for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in various disciplines at accredited universities.
Some of these scholarships are fully funded and last throughout the duration of your study period, while others serve as tuition waivers and cover part of your academic expenses, such as living expenses, travelling costs, books and materials, and travelling to and from your country of study.
To be able to apply for any of these scholarships, you must be someone who is enrolled or about to be admitted to study at an accredited university domiciled within the country for a full-time study program.
Most overseas scholarships for South African students do not accept long-distance programs, online learning, or part-time programs.
If you are skeptical about finding out which overseas scholarships you can apply for as a South African, this content will provide you with a rundown of the scholarships available to you.
Ensure you read to the end.
List of Overseas Scholarships for South African Students
If you are a native South African and want to study abroad, here are the lists of scholarships available to you.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship for Foreign Students
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Category: PhD/Postdoctoral Degree
- Funding Type: Partially Funded
- University: All Swiss Cantonal Universities, Universities of applied sciences, two federal institutes of technology, four research institutes
- Field of Study: All discipline
- Application Deadline: September- December 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
AAUW International Fellowship in U.S.A. for Women
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: U.S.A.
- Category: Master’s/PhD/Postdoctoral, specifically for women.
- Funding Type: Partially Funded( $20,000 for Master’s Professional fellowship, $25,000 for doctoral fellowship and $50,000 for Postdoctoral fellowship
- University: Accredited U.S. institutions
- Field of Study: J.D., M.F.A., L.L.M, M.Arch, Medical Degrees and Research degrees such as Ph.D or Ed.D
- Application Deadline: November 15, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Netherland
- Category: Master’s degree
- Funding Type: Partially Funded
- University: Leiden University
- Field of Study: All full-time master’s programs except L.L.M.,
- Application Deadline: October 1, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
University of Sydney International Scholarship
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Master’s/ PhD degree
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- University: University of Sydney
- Field of Study: All full-time master’s and PhD courses.
- Application Deadline: October 1, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
DAAD Scholarship in Germany for Development -Related Postgraduate Courses
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Master’s/ PhD degree
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- University: German Universities offering development-related Postgraduate programs
- Field of Study: Selected Postgraduate Courses.
- Application Deadline: Aug-Oct, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
Sebelas Maret University Indonesia UNS Scholarships
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Indonesia
- Category: Bachelor, Master, PhD
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- University: Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS)
- Field of Study: All fields of Studies
- Application Deadline: Aug-Oct, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
The Victoria Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) Australia Scholarships
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Bachelor, Master, PhD
- Funding Type: Partially Funded
- University: Australian Universities
- Field of Study: All fields of Studies
- Application Deadline: November 1, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
D.S.U. Toscana Scholarship
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Italy
- Category: Bachelor, Master, PhD
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- University: University of Siena, University of Florence, University of Pisa, University of Milan, Polytechnic University of Milan
- Field of Study: All fields of Studies
- Application Deadline: September 6, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
University of Minnesota U.S.A. Global Excellence Scholarships
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: U.S.A.
- Category: Undergraduate
- Funding Type: Partly Funded
- University: University of Minnesota
- Field of Study: All fields of Studies
- Application Deadline: November 1, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
University of Queensland Liveris Academy Merit Scholarship in Australia
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Undergraduate
- Funding Type: Partly Funded
- University: University of Queensland
- Field of Study: Computer Science and I.T., Engineering, Science and Mathematics
- Application Deadline: August 27, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
University of Paris SMARTS- Up Graduate Scholarship in France
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: France
- Category: Master’s and PhD
- Funding Type: Partly Funded
- University: University of Paris
- Field of Study: All Academic Fields
- Application Deadline: January 17, 2025
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
University of Padua Regional Veneto Scholarships in Italy
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Italy
- Category: Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD
- Funding Type: Partly Funded
- University: University of Padua
- Field of Study: All Academic Fields
- Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
Drexel University Global Scholarships in U.S.A.
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: U.S.A.
- Category: Undergraduate
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- University: Drexel University
- Field of Study: All Academic Fields
- Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
Monash University Sir James McNeil Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Postgraduate
- Funding Type: Partly Funded
- University: Monash University
- Field of Study: All Academic Fields
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
University of Venice Scholarships Italy
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Italy
- Category: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
- Funding Type: Partly and Fully Funded
- University: Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
- Field of Study: All Academic Fields
- Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
National Chung Hsing University Scholarships in Taiwan
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Taiwan
- Category: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
- Funding Type: Partly Funded
- University: National Chung Hsing University (NCHU)
- Field of Study: All Academic Fields
- Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
NCHU Taiwan Government Scholarships
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Taiwan
- Category: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- University: National Chung Hsing University (NCHU)
- Field of Study: All Academic Fields
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
European University Institute Max Weber Fellowships Italy
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Italy
- Category: Postgraduate ( Fellowship)
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- University: The European University Institute (E.U.I.)
- Field of Study: Political Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Law and History
- Application Deadline: October 18, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
National University of Malaysia Double Degree Program
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Malaysia, Taiwan
- Category: Master’s and PhD
- Funding Type: Partial Funding
- University: National University of Malaysia (UKM), National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
- Field of Study: All academic Fields
- Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
Flinders University Go Beyond Scholarships in Australia
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD
- Funding Type: Partial Funding
- University: Flinders University
- Field of Study: All academic Fields
- Application Deadline: November 8, 2024
- How to apply: visit the scholarship portal to learn more
Final Thought
There are many other overseas scholarships for South African students that you can apply for and begin your study program abroad.
The ones outlined above are currently ongoing, with application dates and deadlines listed.
You can kick start your application process now, before the deadline approaches, but before doing that, ensure you visit their scholarship application portal to read more about the application eligibility requirements, required documents, duration of scholarship and selection criteria.
After you’ve applied for the scholarship of your choice, prepare adequately for the screening and examination exercise, as this is a selection criteria for most of these scholarships.
