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.
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