Wits Postgraduate Merit Award for African Students: Scholarship for African Students

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) awards postgraduate merit bursaries to outstanding Master's and PhD students. International African students are eligible and encouraged to apply. Awards support research at one of Africa's leading research universities.

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Quick Facts — Wits Postgraduate Merit Award for African Students

Host CountrySouth Africa
Funding TypePartial Tuition
Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2026

Who Is Eligible for Wits Postgraduate Merit Award for African Students?

This scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

How to Apply for Wits Postgraduate Merit Award for African Students

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
  2. Prepare your documents including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement.
  3. Submit your application before October 31, 2026 via the official website.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Wits Postgraduate Merit Award for African Students?

Wits Postgraduate Merit Award for African Students is open to students from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe studying at the eligible level.

What does Wits Postgraduate Merit Award for African Students cover?

This partial tuition scholarship covers tuition and may include additional benefits such as living expenses and travel costs.

When is the deadline for Wits Postgraduate Merit Award for African Students?

The application deadline is October 31, 2026. Apply early as some components may take time to prepare.

How do I apply for Wits Postgraduate Merit Award for African Students from Africa?

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