Scholarships for Namibian students
Find fully funded scholarships and fellowships open to Namibian students — from DAAD EPOS and Chevening to Mandela Rhodes, Australia Awards and MasterCard Foundation Scholars.
Namibia's strong German academic ties, paired with SADC and Commonwealth membership, create a diverse scholarship pipeline. Recurring funders include DAAD EPOS, DAAD In-Country / In-Region, Chevening, Mandela Rhodes, Australia Awards Africa and MasterCard Foundation Scholars.
Where Namibians win. Germany (DAAD — Namibia receives one of the strongest single-country DAAD pipelines in Africa due to historical ties), South Africa (UCT, Mandela Rhodes), the UK (Chevening, Commonwealth), Australia (Australia Awards) and the U.S. (Fulbright Namibia).
Calendar. DAAD closes August–October, Chevening early November, Mandela Rhodes February–April, Australia Awards February–April, and Fulbright Namibia February–April.
See the full list of opportunities currently open to Namibian applicants below, or browse our Africa-wide scholarships hub for awards open continent-wide.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for scholarships for Namibian students?
Namibian citizens at the Bachelors, Masters and PhD level can apply, subject to each programme's academic and language requirements.
Which scholarships fund Namibian students most often?
DAAD EPOS, DAAD In-Country/In-Region, Chevening, Mandela Rhodes, Commonwealth, Australia Awards Africa, MasterCard Foundation Scholars and Fulbright Namibia.
Do Namibian applicants need IELTS or TOEFL?
Most UK, US and Australian universities accept Medium-of-Instruction letters because English is the language of instruction in Namibia. Some competitive programmes still require IELTS or TOEFL.
Are PhD scholarships available for Namibian researchers?
Yes — DAAD doctoral, Commonwealth PhD, Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates, French CDSN PhD contracts and AUF doctoral mobility regularly fund Namibian doctoral candidates.
Are there undergraduate scholarships for Namibian students?
Yes — MasterCard Foundation Scholars at the African Leadership University and partner universities, plus need-based aid at top U.S. liberal-arts colleges.
How often is this list refreshed?
Daily. Closed scholarships are removed and new opportunities are added as soon as our editors verify them with the official sponsor.
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