Welcome to the DHET International Scholarships Website
There are a number of scholarship opportunities currently available for South African students to undertake studies, research and exchanges in other countries. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) coordinates several such scholarships, while others are managed by other international, national and provincial departments or government agencies. Scholarships are for South African citizens and require a commitment to return to South African upon completion of studies.
Read about the experiences of South Africans who have received scholarships to study abroad on our Alumni Page. Visit our Events Page to access webinar recordings and presentations.
If you have any questions or need help, feel free to contact with our team.
It is recommended that students or student sponsor/s verify the institution with SAQA before registering and enrolling at a foreign university. This is to determine the accreditation status of the host university abroad and local equivalence of the pursued qualification.
It is recommended that students or student sponsor/s verify the status of the pursued programme with the relevant professional bodies.
Understand fully the implications of pursuing studies outside the Republic of South Africa, especially if there are intentions of practicing in South Africa once qualified (registration with statutory bodies for practice, requirements for such registration if in possession of qualifications obtained outside the country) and to accordingly provide the necessary documentation.
