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16 PhD Scholarships in South Africa

Students heading to South Africa can choose from 16 PhD scholarships — 9 of them fully funded and the next deadline is 31 October 2026 (One Young World Leading Scholarship).

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Fully funded #26 in South Africa

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

Univerisity of Mpumalanga — The Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship provides financial and developmental support to undergraduate students for the duration of their study programme, covering tuition fees,...

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What the scholarships cover

9 of the 16 awards are fully funded; the rest are partial. Most of these awards come from University of South Africa (14) and Univerisity of Mpumalanga (1). The next closing date is 31 October 2026, for One Young World Leading Scholarship.

Frequently asked questions

Are there fully funded PhD scholarships in South Africa?

Yes — 9 of them, including Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, High School Scholarship Program and Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship – One Young World Summit Opportunity.

When is the next PhD scholarship deadline in South Africa?

One Young World Leading Scholarship closes on 31 October 2026.

How many PhD scholarships can I apply for in South Africa?

We list 16. Each card shows the award type, level, eligibility and deadline.

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