offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is ZAR 80.000,- p.a. for Master’s ZAR 110.000,- p.a. for PhD. Plan to apply by Please refer to the call for information on the application deadline.
Please refer to the call for information on the application deadline.
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ZAR 80.000,- p.a. for Master’s ZAR 110.000,- p.a. for PhD
Award amount
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Study levels
Graduate student
Field of study
Foreign Languages Literature and Linguistics
Payout method
Paid to the college or financial aid office
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Amount: ZAR 80.000,- p.a. for Master’s ZAR 110.000,- p.a. for PhD
Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office
This award may be renewable.
Selection criteria
Applications have to be submitted to NRF only. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Final selection is made by a panel consisting of university professors and representatives of both NRF and DAAD. Successful candidates will be informed through NRF. More detailed information The annual call is published on NRF’s website from June on: www.nrf.ac.za/bursaries/calls It can also be found on the website of the DAAD Information Centre Johannesburg: www.daad.org.za/nrf For any further assistance and information around the DAAD/NRF In-Country Scholarship programme please contact your institutions financial aid / bursary / postgraduate office.
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Postgraduate training in a field with strong relevance for national development, aiming at university staff development and public sector demand of academically trained personnel. Who may apply: South African nationals or permanent residents. Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply. What is supported? Master and PhD studies. Duration of funding Up to two years for the Master’s, up to three years for the PhD. Selection notes: Applications have to be submitted to NRF only. Applications submitted elsewh…
Information last verified May 4, 2026.
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