Are you a student from South Africa searching for scholarships to fund your studies in UK. Below is a list of available scholarships for South African students in UK 2026-2027 you can apply for.

The Ruth First Educational Trust aims to enable southern African students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake postgraduate study at Durham University. Southern Africa is defined for this purpose as comprising the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi,
Published:December 11, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:LondonDeadline:February 28, 2026

The University of Manchester is proud to offer more than 200 merit-based master’s scholarships to prospective international students from a range of countries across the globe. The value of The Global Futures Scholarships for African students is £18,000. Scholarships will be awarded as a
Published:December 3, 2025Type:MastersValue:£18,000Deadline:April 23, 2026

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operate
Published:November 12, 2025Type:MastersDeadline:December 9, 2025

This prestigious award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a degree at the University of Surrey, who understand social responsibility and demonstrate the potential to be future leaders.
Published:October 24, 2025Type:Masters , UndergraduateStudy in:LondonValue:£7,500Deadline:July 31, 2026

The Royal Holloway International Masters Scholarship is awarded to eligible masters students entering the University for the 2026-2027 academic session.
Published:October 22, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:LondonValue:£2,000 - £4,000Deadline:Not Specified

In celebration of their 125 years of University status by Royal Charter, University of Birmingham are offering £5,000 to international students who choose to pursue their Masters degree at the University in January 2026.
Published:October 20, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:BirminghamValue:£5,000Deadline:Not Specified
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The Regional Scholarships is aimed at providing financial support to student from select regions entering the university for the 2026-27 academic session.
Published:October 6, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:LiverpoolValue:£4,000Deadline:Not Specified

Royal Holloway International Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded to International students entering the University for the January 2026 academic session. This is a tuition fee reduction of £4,000 for Masters students who are currently living in selected countries.
Published:September 26, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:LondonValue:£4,000Deadline:Not Specified

Royal Holloway University is awarding scholarships to International students applying for the September 2026 or January 2027 academic session.
Published:September 26, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:LondonValue:£2,000 - £4,000Deadline:Not Specified

The Schlumberger Foundation opens applications for its 2026 Faculty for the Future fellowships, funding women graduates from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhDs and Post-Docs abroad on 1 September.
Published:September 23, 2025Type:PhD , Postdoctoral FellowshipsValue:$50,000Deadline:November 7, 2025
The Beacon Scholarship is a change-maker programme that offers access for financially disadvantaged students from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to undergraduate programmes of study at world-class schools and universities. The scholarship is awarded to students from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda l
Published:September 15, 2025Type:UndergraduateDeadline:January 15, 2026

The University of Manchester is proud to offer more than 300 awards to international students starting their studies in September 2026. The total value of scholarships offered will be more than £6 million, and are open to students applying for undergraduate and master’s degrees.
Published:September 4, 2025Type:Masters , UndergraduateStudy in:ManchesterValue:£10,000 - £30,000Deadline:February 26, 2026

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring c
Published:September 2, 2025Type:MastersDeadline:Not Specified

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring c
Published:September 1, 2025Type:MastersDeadline:October 21, 2025

The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship is a partnership between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Clore Leadership, offering mid-career professionals in the arts and culture sector an exceptional opportunity to undertake an individually tailored leadership programme in the U
Published:August 5, 2025Type:Postdoctoral FellowshipsDeadline:October 7, 2025

In 2025, the University of Birmingham proudly marks 125 years since receiving its Royal Charter by investing in the future of global education. As part of this milestone celebration, the university is offering prestigious 125th Anniversary Scholarships—a £5,000 tuition fee discount avail
Published:June 24, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:BirminghamValue:£5,000Deadline:Not Specified
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Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is committed to attracting a diverse cohort of ambitious students from across the globe. To support this, LJMU is delighted to offer the International Postgraduate Taught Country Scholarship, providing a £4,000 tuition fee discount to eligible new intern
Published:June 19, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:LiverpoolValue:£4,000Deadline:Not Specified

The University of the Arts London (UAL) is offering a prestigious £25,000 means-tested scholarship for international students pursuing a full-time or part-time taught master’s degree in the 2025/26 academic year. Aimed at individuals from selected countries, this scholarship provides sig
Published:June 18, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:LondonValue:£25,000Deadline:June 22, 2025

Royal Holloway, University of London, is offering the International Postgraduate Scholarship 2025 to support high-achieving students from around the world. This scholarship provides a £4,000 tuition fee reduction to eligible international students who are currently residing in one of the selec
Published:June 18, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:LondonValue:£4,000Deadline:July 31, 2025
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Scholarships of £6000 available exclusively for outstanding international applicants from Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, U
Published:May 27, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:BelfastValue:£6,000Deadline:Not Specified
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