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Zaryab

Zaryab is the founder and content creator at Scholarship Africa. He researches scholarships, bursaries, and international study opportunities to help students across Africa find educational funding and access reliable application information.

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Online Courses Free + Paid Certificate

Last: Self-paced options: none. UJ: application window listed as 13 January - 15 December 2026

Hospitality Management Online Course 2027 – Free and Paid for South Africans

Alison, Coursera, edX, University of Johannesburg (UJ)

By: Alison, Coursera, edX, University of Johannesburg (UJ)

Duration: From 3 hours (Alison) to 1 year (UJ)

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Cost: Free to learn; certificate from about $30 (Alison); UJ programme R23,500

Visa Guide Tourist

Schengen Visa for South Africans 2027 – Requirements, Fees and How to Apply

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)

Country: Schengen Area (29 European countries)

For: South African citizens (visa required)

Fee: €90 adults, €45 for ages 6-11, free under 6 (plus a service fee at the visa centre)

Time: Usually 2 days to 3 weeks (up to 15 days officially; can be extended to 30-45 days)

Conferences In-Person

Last: 20 December 2026 (fully funded); 10 April 2027 (self-funded)

Japan Youth Summit 2027 in Osaka – Fully Funded Places and How to Apply

Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB)

By: Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB)

Where: Osaka, Japan

Date: 10 - 13 May 2027

Fee: USD 10 (fully funded) / USD 15 + program fee (self-funded)

Internships Paid

Last: Not yet announced

National Treasury Internship 2027-Requirements, Fields of Study and How to Apply

National Treasury Graduate Internship Programme 2027

Company: National Treasury (South Africa)

Field: Finance, Accounting, Economics, IT, Law, HR, Supply Chain and more

Where: Pretoria, Gauteng

Fellowships Fully Funded

Last: Not yet announced (2026 intake closed 10 September 2025)

Absa Fellowship 2027: Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply

Absa Fellowship Programme 2027

Funder: Absa Group

Award: Fully funded undergraduate degree + leadership programme

Where: South Africa (public universities)

Duration: Length of the undergraduate degree

Learnerships Unemployed (18.2)

Last: Varies per advert

SETA Learnerships in South Africa 2027 – Requirements, Stipend and How to Apply

SETA Learnerships 2027 (various programmes)

Company: Various employers and training providers

NQF: NQF 1 to NQF 5 (most entry-level ones are NQF 3-4)

Stipend: R3,500 - R6,000 (varies by SETA and sector)

Where: All provinces, South Africa

Social Grants Status Update

Next: SRD extension ends 31 March 2027

SASSA Grant 2026 – Amounts, Payment Dates and Who Qualifies

SASSA Social Grants 2026 (including SRD R370)

Amount: Old Age R2,400 (60-74) / R2,420 (75+); Child Support R580; SRD R370

For: Older persons, people with disabilities, caregivers of children and unemployed adults (SRD)

Paid: November 2026: Old Age 3 Nov, Disability 4 Nov, Child grants 5 Nov, SRD 24-30 Nov

Scholarships Government

Last: 30 September 2026

SANRAL High School Scholarship – Grade 8 to 12 Funding in South Africa

SANRAL High School Scholarship (2027 Academic Year)

Amount: School fees, uniforms, books, transport and extra lessons (full support, based on need)

Level: Grade 8 to Grade 12 (High School)

Where: South Africa

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