Scholarships closing this month

Deadline October 31, 2026 · Japan · Masters, PhD · Partial funding (monthly stipend)

Monthly stipend for foreign master's and PhD students at Japanese graduate schools. All nationalities welcome. Applications close 31 October 2026, 11:59pm Japan time.

Deadline October 31, 2026 · South Africa · TVET, Diploma, Bachelor · Varies

Amandla Omoya Trust / StudyTrust: Individually assessed contribution toward tuition/registration/exams, accommodation, meals and learning materials. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Deadline October 31, 2026 · South Africa · TVET, Diploma, Bachelor · Varies

Letsatsi Borutho Trust / StudyTrust: Individually assessed contribution toward tuition/registration/exams, accommodation, meals and learning materials. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Deadline October 31, 2026 · South Africa · TVET, Diploma, Bachelor · Varies

Sibona Ilanga Trust / StudyTrust: Individually assessed contribution toward tuition/registration/exams, accommodation, meals and learning materials. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Deadline October 31, 2026 · South Africa · Undergraduate · Varies

Sishen Solar Facility / StudyTrust: Individually assessed support for tuition, registration and exams, accommodation, meals and learning materials. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Deadline October 31, 2026 · South Africa · TVET, Diploma, Bachelor · Varies

Lilitha Solar PV / StudyTrust: Individually assessed tuition/registration/exams, accommodation, meals and learning materials. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Deadline October 31, 2026 · South Africa · TVET, Diploma, Bachelor · Varies

Perdekraal East Wind Farm / StudyTrust: Individually assessed tuition/registration/exams, accommodation, meals and learning materials. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Deadline October 31, 2026 · South Africa · Undergraduate, Masters · Fully Funded

2027 intake: tuition, laptop, campus accommodation, living expenses, medical aid, study visa and annual travel for African students at UCT. UG deadline 30 Sep 2026; postgraduate 31 Oct 2026.

Deadline October 31, 2026 · South Africa · Bachelor, Honours · Varies

Johannesburg Stock Exchange: Tuition, accommodation, textbooks, meals, laptop and living allowance. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Deadline October 31, 2026 · South Africa · Bachelor, Diploma · Varies

JDK Benefit Trust: Fully funded study programme; application requests tuition, books/materials, residence and additional expense budgets. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Deadline October 31, 2026 · Australia · Fully Funded

This scholarship supports students experiencing disadvantaged circumstances by providing a living allowance of $39,500 per year pro rata. It is named in honour of former Chancellor Ms Fay Marles, recognising her commitment to social justice

Deadline October 31, 2026 · Ethiopia · Undergraduate: first year · Two one-time awards of ETB 10,000 each: one Natural Sciences and one Social Sciences; Support for first-year supplies, transport and accommodation

Two one-time awards of ETB 10,000 each: one Natural Sciences and one Social Sciences; Support for first-year supplies, transport and accommodation Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Deadline October 31, 2026 · Nigeria; postgraduate destination not expressly restricted · Secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate, polytechnic and technical/vocational · Tuition support up to NGN 100,000; maintenance up to NGN 15,000 or 20,000 depending on route. Some additional expenses discretionary. This is not a promise of full-cost funding. Secondary: Up to NGN 100,000 tuition per academic year and NGN 15,000 maintenance. University undergraduate: Up to NGN 100,000 tuition and NGN 20,000 maintenance; discretionary travel, research or fieldwork help. Postgraduate: Up to NGN 100,000 tuition and NGN 20,000 maintenance, plus discretionary additional expenses. Technical/vocational: Up to NGN 100,000 tuition and NGN 15,000 maintenance, plus discretionary additional expenses. Polytechnic: Up to NGN 100,000 tuition and NGN 20,000 maintenance, plus discretionary additional expenses.

Tuition support up to NGN 100,000; maintenance up to NGN 15,000 or 20,000 depending on route. Some additional expenses discretionary. This is not a promise of full-cost funding. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Deadline October 31, 2026 · Senegal provider; online study · Masters: online · A 90% reduction of annual tuition, from XOF 3,500,000 to XOF 350,000, for the 2026/2027 November intake throughout training, subject to satisfactory attendance and results. The scholarship does not cover the XOF 20,000 non-refundable application fee due at submission or XOF 220,000 annual registration fee.

A 90% reduction of annual tuition, from XOF 3,500,000 to XOF 350,000, for the 2026/2027 November intake throughout training, subject to satisfactory attendance and results. The scholarship does not cover the XOF 20,000 non-refundable application fee due at submission or XOF 220,000 annual registration fee. Eligibility and application conditions apply.