Department of Higher Education and Training is Inviting Applications for Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme (NESP) Phase 2 – Apply Before 7 November 2025

Applications are currently being accepted by the Department of Higher Education and Training for the second phase of the Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme (NESP), which has an application deadline of 7 November 2025. Designed as a prestigious initiative to equip gifted students for academic professions, NESP provides a distinctive route for prospective academics both in South Africa and internationally by integrating master's degree scholarships with organized academic internships.