Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme (NESP) Scholarships

Bursary Details

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Are you ready to take your academic journey to the next level? The Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme (NESP) under the University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP) is here to support you!

• Opportunities Include:
  • Honours Scholarships 
  • Master’s Scholarships (Local & International)
  • 1-Year Academic Internships

The Department of Higher Education and Training is pleased to announce the implementation of Phase 2 of the Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme (NESP).  The NESP is a three-year programme that includes a 2 year Master’s scholarship followed immediately by a 1-year academic internship at a recruiting South African university.