Scholarships
Scholarships to Study Abroad for Botswanan Students
15 of these name Botswana among the eligible countries; 37 more are open to international students generally. Each scholarship's own rules decide who can apply.
52 scholarships
- OpenFully FundedChevening ScholarshipsUK Government (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)Citizens of Chevening-eligible countries and territoriesCovers: Tuition · Living costs · TravelApplications open until October 6, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenFully FundedCommonwealth Master’s ScholarshipsCommonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UKCitizens (or refugees) of eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries, permanently resident thereCovers: Tuition · Living costs · TravelApplications open until October 20, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenLester B. Pearson International ScholarshipUniversity of TorontoOpen to most international studentsCovers: Tuition · Books and materials · AccommodationApplications open until November 6, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenFellowshipSchlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future FellowshipsSchlumberger FoundationWomen who are citizens of the eligible countries (dual citizens of a developed country are not eligible)Applications open until November 7, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedUniversity of Exeter Excellence Scholarships (Postgraduate Taught)University of ExeterOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications open until November 26, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedSwansea University International Excellence Scholarships (Postgraduate)Swansea UniversityOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications open until November 27, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedUniversity of Surrey Vice-Chancellor’s Future Leaders Award (Postgraduate)University of SurreySelf-funded overseas fee payers domiciled in the listed countriesCovers: TuitionApplications open until January 8, 2027View Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedUniversity of Sheffield International Undergraduate ScholarshipUniversity of SheffieldOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications open until June 2, 2027View Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedUniversity of Surrey International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)University of SurreyOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications open until August 24, 2027View Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedUniversity of Surrey Vice-Chancellor’s Future Leaders Award (Undergraduate)University of SurreySelf-funded overseas fee payers domiciled in the listed countriesCovers: TuitionApplications open until August 24, 2027View Scholarship
- OpenFully FundedGates Cambridge ScholarshipGates Cambridge TrustOpen to most international studentsCovers: Tuition · Living costs · TravelApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedLancaster University Undergraduate International Excellence ScholarshipLancaster UniversityOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedLiverpool Excellence Scholarship for PostgraduatesUniversity of LiverpoolOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenFully FundedRhodes ScholarshipRhodes TrustApplicants from Rhodes constituencies (the Global constituency is suspended)Covers: Tuition · Living costs · VisaApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedRoyal Holloway International Undergraduate ScholarshipRoyal Holloway, University of LondonOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedSwansea University Thrive BursarySwansea UniversityNew self-funding international students domiciled in the listed countriesCovers: TuitionApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedUniversity of Manchester Global Futures ScholarshipUniversity of ManchesterStudents living in one of the 23 listed countries (Taiwan: taught master's only)Applications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedUniversity of Southampton Undergraduate Global Excellence ScholarshipUniversity of SouthamptonOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
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Before you apply
Scholarships are competitive: meeting the eligibility rules does not guarantee an award. Always confirm the details and dates on the official website before applying.
- Check who can apply: nationality, residency and the level you will study.
- Check whether you need a university offer before applying, or apply for the scholarship first.
- Compare what each award covers: tuition, living costs, travel, insurance and accommodation are listed separately.
- Note the deadline and prepare documents early; many programmes ask for references and a personal statement.
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Frequently asked questions
Can students from Botswana get scholarships to study abroad?
Yes, there are scholarships students from Botswana can apply for: 15 listed here name Botswana as eligible, and 37 more are open to international students generally. Being eligible does not guarantee an award; selection is competitive.
Can I apply for a scholarship before university admission?
It depends on the scholarship. Some need an offer from an eligible university first, some are applied for separately (sometimes before you have applied to a university), and some are awarded automatically through the university application. Each scholarship page says which applies, where the official source states it. Among the scholarships on this page: Both, separately: 10; University admission first: 16; Automatic consideration: 16; Scholarship application first: 6.
Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Usually you can apply to several, but some scholarships cannot be held together with other funding. Check the conditions on each scholarship page and on the official website.
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