Scholarships
On this page, you can find information about the scholarships available through the SANORD network as well as external opportunities. This is mostly from SANORD member institutions.
The information is mainly for students, including those at the PhD level. Some scholarship programmes also offer funding for post-doctoral researchers as well as other academic and administrative staff in higher education institutions. If you are interested in the scholarship programmes mentioned on this page, be sure to check the most current information, application requirements, and deadlines on the website of the programme in question.
Brian O’Connell (BOC) Scholarship:
Student Reflections on a Life-Changing Opportunity
The Brian O’Connell (BOC) Scholarship continues to transform lives by providing postgraduate students with the chance to study at prestigious Nordic universities. Through this initiative, students engage in academic and cultural exchange, enhancing their research and career prospects while broadening their global perspectives.
Recent scholarship recipients have shared inspiring reflections on their experiences. From exploring inclusive education practices in Norway to gaining hands-on, work-integrated learning opportunities in Sweden, these scholars have embraced new environments, built international networks, and refined their academic expertise. Their journeys highlight the power of education in fostering collaboration, innovation, and cross-cultural understanding.
As SANORD remains committed to strengthening ties between Southern African and Nordic institutions, we celebrate the success of our scholars and look forward to supporting future leaders in their academic and professional growth.
International Exchange Experience in Finland – Dortea Nakandjibi, University of Namibia through BOC Scholarship
The SANORD community celebrates the inspiring journey of Dortea Nakandjibi from the University of Namibia, who recently embarked on an academic exchange to Finland, made possible through the Brian O’Connell Scholarship Programme.
Abdel-Hakeem Mohamed
Host Institution: Högskolan Väst (University West), Sweden
Programme: MA in Work-Integrated Learning (Political Science)
The 2024 Brian O’Connell (BOC) Scholarship Programme call is now open for applications
The SANORD Network would like to invite all eligible students from the SANORD network to apply for 2024 Brian O’Connell (BOC) Scholarship Programme.
2023 Brian O’Connell (BOC) Scholarship Programme
The SANORD Network would like to invite all eligible students from the SANORD network to apply for this wonderful opportunity.
The Call for NORPART is now open: Norwegian Partnership Programme for Global Academic Cooperation
Call for Applications 2023 The Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) announces up to NOK 145 million in grants to project partnerships, in addition to NOK 30 million for financing of full degree master’s scholarships in Norway for students from the partner institutions in the Global South.
Jaydi Charles 2020 Brian O’Connell Scholarship(BOC) recipient.
Jaydi Charles is a MTECH graduate of the University Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). In 2020 Jaydi was awarded the BOC Scholarship and had the opportunity to travel to Karstad University in Sweden.
2021 Brian O’Connell (BOC) Scholarship Programme
SANORD is proud to announce the 2021 Call for Applications for the BOC Scholarship Programme is now open to all our members.
Swedish Institute Scholarships for South Africa (SISSA)
Opens for applications 8 February – The call for SI scholarships for master’s studies in Sweden, starting in the autumn of 2021 has been now published.
POSTPONEMENT of 2020 SANORD Research and Scholarship Calls
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected programmes and affected international face-toface collaboration across our organisation.
[Application Closed] 2019BRIAN O’ CONNELL (BOC) Scholarship Programme
Vice chancellors from Nordic and Southern African institutions with SANORD leadership participating at the conference
University of Turku Establishes Degree Programme in Namibia
Vice chancellors from Nordic and Southern African institutions with SANORD leadership participating at the conference
University of Turku Graduate School Doctoral Programmes
funded doctoral candidate positions and/or the right to study for a doctoral degree
Student Testimonials
“My experience can be broadly described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that was nothing short of amazing academically, socially and culturally.”
Host Institution: Högskolan Väst (University West), Sweden
Programme: MA in Work-Integrated Learning (Political Science)
This experience is already adding so much value to my professional and personal development. I am gaining new knowledge, building international connections, and broadening my perspective — all of which I believe will empower me to contribute meaningfully to agribusiness development in Namibia and beyond."
Dortea Nakandjibi Programme: University of Eastern Finland