Bursaries & Scholarships in Namibia 2026 — Complete List

# Bursaries & Scholarships in Namibia 2026 Education is the key to a better career. If you can't afford tuition, these bursaries and scholarships can help fund your studies at UNAM, NUST, IUM, and other institutions. ## Government Bursaries ### NSFAF (Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund) - **Who:** Namibian citizens enrolled at recognised institutions - **Covers:** Tuition, books, accommodation, meals - **How to apply:** Online at nsfaf.na - **Deadline:** Usually March each year - **Key requirement:** Academic merit and financial need ### Ministry of Education Scholarships - Various bilateral scholarships with countries like China, Russia, Cuba, India - Covers full tuition + living expenses abroad - Apply through the Ministry of Education ## Private Sector Bursaries ### Mining Companies - **B2Gold** — Mining engineering, geology, environmental science - **Rössing/Husab** — Engineering, science, and technology - **Namdeb** — Marine biology, engineering, geology ### Banks & Financial Services - **Bank Windhoek** — Commerce, IT, finance - **FNB Namibia** — Accounting, IT, business - **Old Mutual** — Actuarial science, finance ### SOEs (State-Owned Enterprises) - **NamPower** — Electrical engineering, renewable energy - **NamWater** — Civil engineering, water management - **Telecom Namibia** — IT, telecommunications ## How to Increase Your Chances 1. **Apply early** — Don't wait for the deadline 2. **Maintain good grades** — Most require 60%+ average 3. **Write a strong motivation letter** — Explain WHY you deserve funding 4. **Get recommendations** — Ask teachers or community leaders 5. **Apply to multiple bursaries** — Don't rely on just one ## Already Studying? Find Part-Time Work If you're a student looking for part-time or vacation work, [search on GrimmGear](/jobs/windhoek?category=Part-time) for opportunities near your campus. ## After Graduation When you complete your studies, come back to GrimmGear to: - Build a professional CV with our AI builder - Search for graduate positions across Namibia - Set up job alerts for your field [Search student jobs →](/jobs/windhoek?category=Internship)