Scholarships for Emaswati students
Find fully funded scholarships and fellowships open to Emaswati students — verified against official sources and refreshed every day.
Eswatini is a Commonwealth member with English as an official language of instruction, opening a strong UK and Anglophone scholarship pipeline. Recurring funders include Chevening, Commonwealth Master's and Shared, MasterCard Foundation Scholars, DAAD EPOS, Australia Awards Africa and South Africa's Mandela Rhodes.
Where Emaswati win. South Africa, the UK (Chevening, Commonwealth), Australia (Australia Awards Africa), Germany (DAAD), the U.S. (Fulbright, MasterCard Foundation) and Taiwan (ICDF, longstanding diplomatic ties).
Calendar. Chevening closes early November, Commonwealth Master's October, DAAD August–October, Australia Awards Africa February–April, Taiwan ICDF March.
See the live list of opportunities currently open to Emaswati applicants below, or browse our Africa-wide scholarships hub for awards open continent-wide.
Loading…
Related pages
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for scholarships for Emaswati students?
Citizens of Eswatini pursuing Bachelors, Masters or PhD studies can apply, subject to each programme's academic, language and country eligibility rules.
Are these Eswatini scholarships fully funded?
Most listings cover full tuition, stipend, health insurance and travel. Each opportunity card clearly labels the funding type.
Do Emaswati applicants need IELTS or TOEFL?
English is an official language of Eswatini, so many universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter. Competitive UK, US and Australian awards may still require IELTS or TOEFL.
Which destinations are most accessible for Emaswati students?
South Africa, the United Kingdom (Chevening, Commonwealth Shared), Australia (Australia Awards Africa), the United States (Fulbright, MasterCard) and Germany (DAAD).
When do these scholarships open?
Most cycles run between August and March. Chevening closes early November, Commonwealth Master's in October, and Australia Awards in February–April.
Are there scholarships for Emaswati undergraduates?
Yes — MasterCard Foundation Scholars, the African Leadership University and several U.S. liberal arts colleges that meet 100% of need fund Emaswati undergraduates.
Don't miss the next deadlineGet Scholarships for Emaswati students straight to your inbox.
Join 87,000+ African scholars getting weekly funded opportunities, deadlines and application tips — free.