South Africa

Scholarship Guide: Studying in South Africa

SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN SOUTH AFRICA

MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The MasterCard foundation has partnered with University of Cape town to oversee the implementation of financial, academic, social and post graduation support and award candidtates with the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape town. The vision of this program is to transition young people from beneficiaries to benefactors while preparing them with the necessary values, knowledge, skills and leadership to fuel economic and social progress across Africa.

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to academically talented and economically disadvantaged residents of a Sub Saharan African country. Applicants can apply as an undergraduate or postgraduate. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded comprehensive scholarships, academic support, peer mentorship, career guidance, internship opportunities, transition-to-work support and access to a global alumni network. DEADLINE: September. Learn more here.

MARGARET MCNAMARA EDUCATION GRANTS: AFRICA PROGRAM

This scholarship is in memory of Margaret Craig McNamara who wanted to invest in women’s education as a means of reducing poverty and stimulating economic growth.

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to women who are residents of developing countries and studying at least part time or full time for the following academic term. AWARD: Not specified. Learn more here. DEADLINE: September. Learn more here.

MANDELA RHODES SCHOLARSHIP

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation was set up with the purpose to build strong leadership capacity in Africa. Set up in 2005, this scholarship provides excellent educational and training opportunities to individual Africans to create a network of well-rounded leaders across African society.

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of all African countries for postgraduate study at South African universities or tertiary university. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition and registration fees as set by the institution; study materials allowance as set by the MRF; accommodation and meal allowances as set by the MRF; medical aid allowance as set by the MRF; economy-class travel allowance for international scholars only from the scholar’s home to their institution at the beginning and back home at the end of their degree program; and a personal allowance. DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.

INTERNATIONAL AND REFUGEE SCHOLARSHIPS AT UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

A limited number of scholarships are available annually to international and refugee students for postgraduate study in any discipline at UCT. These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and preference is given to senior candidates. All UCT international and refugee students’ scholarships are supplementary as a contribution towards Cost of Attendance. Students who apply must have the means to fund their studies.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must apply for full-time admission through the UCT admissions office or the faculty office. AWARD: Up to 35 000 ZAR. DEADLINE: September (preceding the year of study).

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LLM/MPHIL (HUMAN RIGHTS DEMOCRATISATION IN AFRICA) AT UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

Students who are nationals of African countries who wish to undertake the 1-year full-time LLM/MPhil in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA) program at the University of Pretoria, can apply to be considered for Scholarships to cover the costs of this program.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be nationals of African countries, possessing the first degree in Law or an Honors degree relevant to human rights and democratisation. They have to demonstrate a professional, academic and personal interest in and commitment to human rights and democratisation in Africa. AWARD: Depending on availability of funding, full-scholarships covering at least tuition, accommodation and official program activities are covered. DEADLINE: 30 June.