Scholarships for South Sudanese students
Find fully funded scholarships and fellowships open to South Sudanese students — verified against official sources and refreshed every day.
South Sudan's scholarship pipeline runs strongest through East Africa, the U.S. and Europe, with dedicated tracks for refugee and conflict-affected students. Recurring funders include MasterCard Foundation Scholars, Open Society University Network, UNHCR DAFI, WUSC SRP (Canada), Chevening, Commonwealth and DAAD EPOS.
Where South Sudanese win. Uganda and Kenya (regional Masters), the U.S. (MasterCard at Michigan State, ASU, Bard College), Canada (WUSC SRP), the UK (Chevening, Commonwealth) and Germany (DAAD).
Calendar. WUSC SRP runs year-round via partner campuses, MasterCard cohorts September–December, Chevening August–early November, DAAD August–October, DAFI varies by UNHCR country office.
See the live list of opportunities currently open to South Sudanese 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 South Sudanese students?
Citizens of South Sudan pursuing Bachelors, Masters or PhD studies are eligible, subject to each programme's specific eligibility and language requirements.
Are these scholarships fully funded?
Most listings cover full tuition, stipend, health insurance and travel. The funding type is clearly labelled on every opportunity card.
Do South Sudanese applicants need IELTS or TOEFL?
English is the official language of instruction in South Sudan, so many universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter. Competitive UK, US and Australian programmes may still require IELTS or TOEFL.
Which destinations are most accessible for South Sudanese students?
Uganda, Kenya, the United States (MasterCard Foundation, Open Society University Network), the United Kingdom (Chevening, Commonwealth), Germany (DAAD) and Rwanda (African Leadership University).
When do these scholarships open?
Most cycles run August–March. MasterCard Foundation cohorts open September–December, Chevening closes early November, and DAAD clusters August–October.
Are there scholarships for South Sudanese refugees?
Yes — UNHCR DAFI, Mastercard Foundation Scholars (refugee track) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Student Refugee Program fund South Sudanese refugee students.
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