In order to create a cadre of Khoisan linguists capable of facilitating the preservation and development of the Khoisan languages of Southern Africa, CASAS administers a scholarship scheme for University linguistic studies in Cape Town, at the undergraduate level with possibilities of advancement to post-graduate studies thereafter. The KLSSS is supported by Brot fur die Welt, Stuttgart, Germany.  The scholarship scheme started with the first cohort in the academic year starting in January 2002.

KLSSS scholars are Khoisan mother-tongue speakers, with good academic achievements to date at Grade 12 or matric level, from any country in Southern Africa.

Full scholarships for the three year Bachelor-of-Arts (language and communication studies) Degree, plus an additional one year Honours Degree depending on performance, are awarded to suitably qualified candidates, covering studies, books, out-of-pocket allowance, lodging, food etc.

2004 seven students from the region are studying at the University of the Western Cape under KLSSS.

Currently these students are funded jointly by UBTromso.