Full List of Scholarships for South African Students 20242025 Study Locally or Abroad for Free

Are you a South African student dreaming of studying without financial stress? For the 2024/2025 academic year, there are many scholarships available locally and abroad to support your education journey. Local Scholarships: NSFAS: Provides funding for low-income students at public universities and TVET colleges. Funza Lushaka Bursary: Ideal for students studying to become teachers. Department of Health Bursaries: For careers in nursing, medicine, and allied health fields. International Scholarships: Mauritius-Africa Scholarship: Fully funded studies in Mauritius. Chinese Government Scholarship: Offers full scholarships for undergraduate to PhD studies in China. Erasmus Mundus & Fulbright: For master's and PhD programs in Europe and the USA. Commonwealth Scholarships: For postgraduate studies in the UK. University-Based Opportunities: Many South African universities like UCT, Wits, and Stellenbosch offer merit- and need-based scholarships. International universities, such as the University of Manchester, also offer awards to South African students.