NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP
ACU Development Fellowship
ACU:The THB Symons
Fellowship in Commonwealth
studies
African Training for Leadership and
advanced skills project
Alexander von Humboldt
Research Fellowship for
Foreign Scholars
Alexandra von Humboldt
Research Awards for Foreign
Scholars
American Association for
University Women Education
Foundation : International Fellowship
for Women
American Association for University
Women Educational Foundation
DISCIPLINE VALUE TENURE ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE APPLICATION FORMS
Agriculture, 5000 dollars 1-3 years 28-40 years old,submit 31st June Postgraduate offices and Registrars
Food Science an acceptance at Universities and Technikons
Accountancy programme of study.
Staff of a University in
Membership of ACU or . OR
a commonwealth
inter-university Human Capicity Development
organisation Association of Commonwealth Universities
36 Gordon Square
United Kingdom
Internet address:
htt://www.acu.ac.uk
All fields, Preference Travel Costs, 6 months They should not at present be on the 31 July of each Postgraduate office at local
to special Sciences Monthly staff of a University, But year in London. University.
and Education Allowance valued must be nominated by
at 1 500 pounds. the head of a University Internet address:
which is a member of http://www.acu.ac.uk
the ACU
Development related fields $5,0000.00 to $30,000.00 1 year Voluntary organisations/ staff development Applications are considered year-round ATLAS, The African American Institute
833, United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 011 403 3308
For more information visit this website:
http://www.aaionline.org
Social Sciences/ Monthly allowance, 6 months-1year Applicants must hold a Open but should be handed in Embassy of the Federal Republic
Humanities, Natural Travel allowance, Doctorate degree,may 5 months before the selection of Germany
Sciences including grants for not be older than 40. committee meet. (meets 3 times P O Box 2023, Pretoria
academic conferences (NB: Age limit is 45 for a year, in March, July and November) OOO1
and spousal allowance another similar fellowship
also offered by the AvH Tel: 012 427 8900
called the George Foster
Fellowship for Scholars
from developing countries)
Candidate's academic
attainments are the only
criteria for selection.
All disciplines DM 20 000-DM 150 000 1-3 years Professional level for foreign March/October for Natural sciences, No direct application. Must be
Scholars May/ June for Social Sciences nominated by a German Scholar.
For more information: E-mail:select@avh.de
Internet address: http://www.avh.de
All disciplines Full Fellowship 1 year at an Available to Women graduates Open American Association of University
approved institution or Women doing research Women, Educational Foundation
in the US. and have an equivalent of a US Customer Services, 2201 North Dodge
Bachelor's degree Street, P O Box 4030, IOWA City IA
52243-4030
Internet address: http://www.aauw.org
E-mail:info@aauw.org
All disciplines Stipend ranges from $3500 1 year For female scholars. 2nd December For more information and contact dtails, same as above
$8000 Academic degree equivalent
to at least the Bchelor's degree
from a US university at the time of
application.
The Annie Jump Cannon Award
Australia Mandela Scholarship for
Technikon Staff Development
British Chevening Awards
(British) Technical Co-operation
Training Awards/TCT(funded by the
British Department for International
Development/DFID)
>Cambridge Commonwealth Trust
>Overseas Trust-Schlumberger: one
Scholarship for Developing countries
at the University of Cambridge
Cambridge Overseas/Commonwealth
Trust:Postgraduate Scholarship for
South Africans at the University of
Cambridge.
>Cambridge Livingstone Trust
>Mandela Cambridge Scholarship
>Mandela Magdalene College Scholarship
(for Scholars offered a place at
Magdalene College)
>Shell Centenary Scholarship at
Cambridge
NB: Candidates must complete a
preliminary application form to be
automatically considered for all the
Cambridge Trust awards for which they
are eligible.Short-listed candidates
will be sent forms for admission to the
University of Cambridge.
Astronomy
All disciplines
relevant to the economic
and social development
needs of South Africa
(For Masters programme
only)
All disciplines relevant to
economic and social
development of South Africa
most common areas:media
and business, politics, civil
service
For Technical Training in the
UK, fields vary every year
according to DFID funding.
Any field relevant to the needs
of South Africa's development
All disciplines relevant to the
needs of South Africa.
$5,000 Depends on the Females holding a Doctorate in
length of the degree Astronomy or a related field for at
least 1 year. 11th February Annie Jump Cannon Award
AAUW Educational Foundation
1111 Sixteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
USA
Internet address: http://www.aauw.org
Tuition, Residence, Books 1 year Applications by invitation and recommendation 30th June The Programme Officer
Travel allowance and basic from Technikon employer and proven AUSAID
health Insurance academic ability 292 Orient Street
Arcadia, Pretoria
Tel: 012 342 7173
Fax: 012 342 4201
Full Scholarship 1 year Postgraduate/ Young Professionals in both 13 September, the Scholarship is Regional British Council Office/ The
public and private sector advertised in the newspaper in August British Council
76 Juta Street
Braamfontein
Tel: 011 403 3316
Fax: 011 339 3715
Email:Johannesburg.enquiries@british.
org.za
Internet address:www.britishcouncil.org
south Africa/governance/index.htm
Full award/scholarship Short courses up to 3 Candidates selected with full involvement of the Open Address and contact details, same as
months Department head above.
Covers fees,maintenance 3 years Citizens of developing countries 21st September Postgraduate Office at local Higher
part-return travel Education Institution Office
Full Scholarship 1 year taught Postgraduate South African Citizens 21st September
course/ postgraduate
leading to a PhD
OR directly from the Cambridge
Commonwealth Trust/Cambridge
Overseas Trust
P O Box 252
Cambridge
CB2 ITZ
England
Commonwealth Fellowships-United
Kingdom Awards
Commonwealth Scholarship and
Fellowship plan (Canada)
Commonwealth Scholarship and
Fellowship Plan (New Zealand)
DAAD Scholarships,and Fellowships
programme
For studies/research in:
Germany
for students from other African countries to
study at anySouth African University.
Canon Collins Educational Trust
(Chevening Scholarships)
Canon Collins Educational Trust of
Southern Africa (for postgraduate studies
in South Africa or the UK)
Fulbright Scholarship Programme
Fulbright Fellowship
All disciplines
All disciplines
All disciplines
All disciplines
Various
Education, Science, Finance
and Administration, Management
All discipline except Theology,
Dentistry, Medicine
All disciplines, preference if it
conributes to joint collaboration
International return airfare at
the lowest available economy
rate, and by the most direct
route
Full Scholarship,also include
subsistence allowance
Full Scholarship
Full Scholarship
Full/ Part scholarship,covers
books, tuition, accomodation
and travel
Full Scholarship
Full Scholarship, varies
according to Programme
Full Scholarship/ varies
according to programme
Variable Candidates should normally be Commonwealth 15th November SAUVCA(South African Universities
citizens or British protected persons and must Vice-Chancellors' Association)/ CTP
be permanently residing in a developing country (Committee of Technikon Principals)/
local University/ Technikon Postgraduate
Offices
E-mail:Vwyk@sauvca.org.za
Tel: 012 481 2846
ctpvisser@techpta.ac.za
Tel: 012 326 1066
2 years for Masters, 4 for Candidates should have good knowledge of 30th November SAUVCA/ CTP/ Local University/ Technikon
PhD, 6-10 months if registered French/English, should also be member of Postgraduate Offices
for PhD in country of origin Commonwealth country.
1-3 years The Scholar must return to his country at the 28th July SUVCA/ CTP/Local University/ Technikon
end of the Scholarship Postgraduate Offices
Short/long term Scholarship or Fellowships for Postdoctoral research. International 15th October Att. Ms Severin
Fellowship,2-6 months/1 year Scholarship for students with an honours. In-country Embassy of the Federal Republic of
renewable scholarships for postgraduate students. Germany, P O Box 2023
Pretoria
Tel: 012 427 8933
Fax: 012 427 9410
For more information E-mail:
120daad@muse.wits.ac.za
2-3 years Must meet the minimum qualifications required for 12th August The International Office
the field of study, gender, historically disadvantaged Oxford University
and proven academic quality Wellignton Square
OX 1 2JD
website address: www.canoncollins.org.uk
E-mail: ccetsa@canoncollins.org.uk
2-3 Years Intended primarily for students from historically 20th September for South Africa,15th CCETSA
disadvantaged institutions/ from historically March for the UK P O Box 34692
disadvantaged backgrounds Groote Schuur
Cape Town, 7937
Tel: 021 448 6599
E-mail: ccetsa@iafrica.com
For the UK:ccetsa@canoncollins.org.uk
Website address: www.canoncollins.org.uk
2 years South African citizens, preferably for Masters and 20th April Please contact USIS (United States
must return to SA at the end of the Programme. Information Services) Regional Offices:
Candidates must not have held a Fulbright grant Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban,
for study. Pretoria
For more Information: Tel: 012 312 5104
Internet address: Under bursaries section
of Department of Education website:
http://education.pwv.co.za
E-mail: Fulbright@educ.pwv.gov.za
5 months 3 year teaching experience/ 22nd August For more information and contact details, same as above
preference to individuals who have
not previously studied in the USA
Fulbright Teacher Exchange and
Administrator Exchange Programme
Education & Administration Travel, subsistence (round trip
economy airfare for grantee
only, Health Insurance
3 months Full time teaching or Admin. Post May For more Information and contact details, same as above
Candidates should not have
participated in a Fulbright Teacher
Exchange Programme longer than
3 years.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Public Admin., Agriculture,
Programme Journalism, Health & Nutrition,
Finance & Banking, Human
Resources, Law, Educational
Planning
Indian Council for Cultural Relations All disciplines
Full Scholarship: Internatinal 1 year Strong Academic Record, Demonstrated leadership 20th April All local Regional Offices for United States
and domestic travel, Tuition, abilities Information Service
Medical Insurance, Monthly 877 Pretorius Street
maintenance, Books & special Arcadia, Pretoria
programme seminars. OO83
South Africa
Variable 1 Year Postgraduate South African Students 11th March Indian Cultural Center
Consulate General of India
1 Eton Road
Co Jan Smuts Avenue
Parktown, 2193

Tel: 011 482 8484

MESP(Mandela Economic Scholars Economics Full Scholarship Depends on the school's Historically disadvantaged individuals;women and 27th August 2000 MESP
Programme) Offered in only three selected local programme individuals employed in the public service. Nathan Associates
universities: UCT, Natal, and Stellenbosch P O Box 1169
Queenswood
0121, Lynwood
Pretoria

Tel: 012 349 2823

Rhodes Scholarships in Southern All disciplines 17 000 Pounds 2-3 years maximum Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, 15th August Regional Offices of British Council
Africa:University of Oxford Swaziland, Namibia, Namibia, Malawi Address in South Africa: P O Box 41468
Craighall, 2025
Johannesburg

South African Student Programme(SASP) All disciplines Variable Up to 12 months Should hold a Masters degree/letter of support from 30th May Regional USIS Offices
the employer 833 United Nations Plaza
New York

For more information visit this website:

http://www.fulbright.org.za

Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Education Variable 1 Year Good command of English 13th February Second Secretary
Embassy of Japan
P O Box 11434
Hartfield, Pretoria
OO28

For more information visit this website:

http://www.mofa.go.jp/jet/
Tel: 012 342 2100

Monbusho Japan Scholarship Various Full Scholarship 18-24 months Masters or Doctoral levels, Knowledge of Japanese 10th August Embassy of Japn
P O Box 11434
Hartfield,Pretoria
OO28

For more information please visit this website:

http://www.monbu.go.jp

Royal Netherlands Embassy: Agriculture Agriculture and related fields Variable 1 Year Graduates seeking experience 15th August Royal Netherlands Embassy
Student Exchange Office of the Agricultural Counsellor for SA and
Zimbabwe
P O Box 117
Pretoria
 Tel:012 3443910

Scholarship for Indonesia All disciplines Rp 400.000pm 1-2 Years Must be officially nominated by a Government 15th July Embassy of Indonesia
Living allowance, medical 949 Schoeman Street
Insurance, tuition fee, book fee Arcadia
OO83

Tel: 012 342 33504

Fax: 012 342 3369
South African Netherlands Agribusiness Agriculture and Related Fields Full Scholarship 1 Year Students,farmers and 15th August Royal Netherland Embassy
Exchange Initiative agri-business to Office of the Agricultural Councillor for
participate SA and Zimbabwe
P O Box 117
Pretoria

Scholarships for Hungary All disciplines Tuition, Subsistence 1 Year Preference to Candidates who speak Hungarian 30th June The Ambassador
Embassy of Hungary
P O Box 11295
Brooklyn
OO11

Tel: 012 4303030

UWC-KUL All disciplines Travel and subsistence 1-2 weeks: Minimum qualification / research proposal 30th May UWC Office of International Realations
Fuculty exchange,1 Private Bag x17
year renewable Bellville
scholarships or short
periods of intensive Tel: 021 959 2101
research.

Wellcome Trust-International Research Medical studies Return travel to UK, research 3 years maximum Full time academic appointment in country of origin 24 June (6 months should be allowed) The Medical Research Council
Development Fellowship equipment P O Box 19070
Tygerberg

Tel: 021 938 0911

Website: http://wellcome.ac.uk/en/biosf/gint.html

Wellcome Trust-Postdoctoral Travelling Medical studies Return travel, salary, research 3 years maximum Applicants must hold a PhD, MBChB, BChD or 8th July The President, Medical Research
Research Fellowship expenses equivalent. Normally more than 7 years postdoctoral Council, P O Box 19070
experience and must be currently working in South Africa. Tygerburg, 7505

Wellcome Trust-Senior Research Medicine or Natural Travel, monthly salary 1-2 years Young researchers with good post-doctoral record 1st September C.Roberts, Medical Research Council
Fellowship in Medical Science Science P O Box 19070
Tygerburg, 7505

Wellcome Trust Support fo Medical studies 14,000.00-29,000.00 ponds 2 years maximum Members from black universities No deadline The Medical Research Council
Collaborative Research in Southern depending on age and experience, P O Box 17090
travel costs, research costs Tygerburg, 7505

For more information on all scholarships

offered by the Wellcome Trust, please
contact this website: http://wellcome.ac.uk/en/