
Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme (NESP)
Revitalising and Transforming the Academic Profession
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Current NESP opportunities
Honours study in South African public universities

4 NESP positions available, and these positions come with scholarships specifically designed for Honours study at South African public universities. This programme spans four years and includes a one-year- Honours program, followed by a two-year master’s scholarship, along with a one-year academic internship at the host South African university.
Masters study at a Public French university

9 NESP positions involving a scholarship for Masters study at a Public French university, offered in partnership with the French Embassy in South Africa, and an academic internship at the recruiting South African university
Masters study in South African public universities

There are 38 NESP positions with scholarships linked to Master’s study in South African public universities, with a one-year academic internship at the recruiting South African university.
Video Testimonials

Ntsikohlanga Kitsili
NESP Scholar, RU

Phindile Shinga
NESP Scholar, UFH

Past Recipients
NESP Scholars


