Scholarships to study in South Africa for African students
Funding to study in South Africa, from universities and programmes that accept African applicants.
1 open now · deadlines in 2026 · every listing verified
Open for applications
- Funding variesMasters
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town — Postgraduate
University of Cape Town
Oct 31, 2026· 22 days leftSouth Africa
Recently closed
Many of these run every year — worth knowing about before the next round opens.
- Funding variesMasters
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria — Honours and Master's
University of Pretoria
Sep 30, 2026· Deadline passedSouth Africa
- Funding variesUndergraduate
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town — Undergraduate
University of Cape Town
Sep 30, 2026· Deadline passedSouth Africa
Questions
How many scholarships in South Africa are listed on ScholAfrik?
3 verified scholarships in South Africa, 1 of them open for applications now. Every listing is checked by the ScholAfrik team before it is published.
Which scholarships in South Africa close soonest?
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town — Postgraduate (Oct 31, 2026).
Who can apply?
These are open to African nationals. Each listing sets out its own eligibility, such as level of study and field.
How do I apply?
Open a listing to read what it covers and what to prepare, then apply on the provider's official website. ScholAfrik links to the provider directly and never charges for applications.