Scholarship
Tertiary Education Students Sponsorship
A government-funded programme that sponsors tertiary education for academically deserving citizens. It covers tuition fees and provides a monthly living allowance for students studying at local, regional, or international accredited institutions.
About this scholarship
Tertiary Education Students Sponsorship is offered by Government of Botswana (Department of Tertiary Education Financing) for study in Botswana at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Varies (covers tuition and monthly living allowance), 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 (covers tuition and monthly living allowance). 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 bachelor, master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Botswana.
Eligibility
Botswana citizens who are not gainfully employed, under 35 years of age, and have achieved a minimum of 36 points in secondary education.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master and phd
Nationality requirements
Botswana
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
- Government of Botswana (Department of Tertiary Education Financing)
- Study destination
- Botswana
- Eligible applicant countries
- Botswana
- Award
- Varies (covers tuition and monthly living allowance)
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- Botswana
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-05