DAAD-NRF Joint Scholarship Programme South Africa 2026
Deadline: Nov 27, 2025
masters | phd
Up to 2 years for Master's, up to 3 years for PhD (duration)
partially funded
Opportunity Overview
📖 About DAAD-NRF Joint Scholarship Programme South Africa
The DAAD-NRF Joint Scholarship Programme supports postgraduate training, specifically Master's and PhD studies, in fields that contribute to national development. This initiative aims to strengthen university staff and meet public sector needs for highly educated professionals.
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: October 22, 2025
- Application Deadline: November 27, 2025
- Category:
- Postgraduate
- Master's
- PhD
- Eligible Locations: South Africa
- Sponsor Organisation: The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
🎁 Benefits of DAAD-NRF Joint Scholarship Programme South Africa
- Master's: ZAR 80,000 per year
- PhD: ZAR 110,000 per year
- Duration:
- Up to 2 years for Master's
- Up to 3 years for PhD
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Open to South African nationals or permanent residents.
- Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
📅 Application Date and Process
- Application Deadline: November 27, 2025
- To apply, visit the official application portal:
DAAD-NRF Joint Scholarship Programme South Africa
🌐 Scholarship Application Portal
For more details and to apply, visit:
DAAD-NRF Joint Scholarship Programme South Africa
This scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for South African students to pursue advanced degrees while contributing to national development. Don't miss the chance to apply!
Benefits
- Master's: ZAR 80,000 per year
- PhD: ZAR 110,000 per year
- Duration: Up to 2 years for Master's, up to 3 years for PhD





