Initiative Southern Africa (INISA): Student Bursary 2025

The Initiative Southern Africa (INISA) is inviting students from the SADC region (Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe), to apply for a study grant for the 2025 academic year.

The grant covers Undergraduate studies in ANY field (however Economics, Engineering, Science, and Medical students are encouraged to apply), at a University or tertiary education institution within a country in the SADC region.

The bursary grant will cover 75% of tuition fees and related study fees (including residence fees, books and other study materials), up to a maximum amount of Euro 1500 (or the equivalent in local currency).

If the grant is awarded to more than 1 student, the maximum grant value will be split equally between the recipients.

Selected students must provide a fees account record from their institution, to prove tuition related expenses. The award will be paid to the institution, in the students fee account. Recipients must submit 2 progress reports during the 2025 academic year.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary:

• You must be a national of one of the SADC countries (Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe)
• You must be studying full-time at a University or another tertiary education institution within a country in the SADC region
• You must be studying towards an Undergraduate qualification in ANY field (the grant does NOT cover postgraduate studies)
• You must be in your second or third year of undergraduate study
• You must have successfully completed at least one year of studies and has successfully re-registered for further courses in the next academic year
• Preference will be given to students pursuing studies within Economics, Engineering, Science, Medical and related fields