Scholarship
DRD Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans
Scholarships for students from Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue Master's or PhD degrees. The program focuses on development-related studies.
About this scholarship
DRD Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans is offered by Development Related Postgraduate Programmes (DRD) for study in South Africa at master and phd level. The award is valued at Varies, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Varies. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Development Studies. Nationality requirements apply: Sub-Saharan Africa.
Eligibility
Citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-06-20. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Development Studies
Nationality requirements
Sub-Saharan Africa
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Development Related Postgraduate Programmes (DRD)
- Study destination
- South Africa
- Eligible applicant countries
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Award
- Varies
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Development Studies
- Nationality
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-06-20
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verification
- Not yet manually verified
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Secondary sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22