The 2024 Stellenbosch University Scholarships in South Africa

The 2024 Stellenbosch University Scholarships in South Africa are awarded to excellent international and local students. These scholarships are obtainable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University is delighted to declare a limited number of full-time scholarships for PhD studies starting in 2024. Scholarships are obtainable for research projects in fields of research sponsored by departments or centers in the Arts and Social Sciences Faculty. The 2024 Stellenbosch University Scholarships in South Africa

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Eligibility Conditions for the 2024 Stellenbosch University Scholarships

To be eligible for the 2024 Stellenbosch University Scholarships, applicants are required to have met the conditions below:

• Applicants should have obtained 70% in the final year of the previously completed degree.
• Applicants are expected to provide a sample of their writing with their application:
  o MA thesis for PhD applicants
  o Any published academic articles related to your application
• At the date of application, applicants must not be older than 40 years to apply for a PhD scholarship.
• Applicants must be able to commence studies in January 2024.
• Applicants must submit an application to study at Stellenbosch University in addition to this scholarship application. Applicants are not required to be registered or to have a supervisor. They should, however, inform themselves regarding the availability of suitable supervisors in their particular field of research in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, before submitting an application.

Type: PhD

Value: Up to R420 000, over three years.

Eligible Countries: African Countries

RECOMMENDATIONS

• An existing record of publications
• Awards or grants received
• Relevant professional or artistic experience.

Procedures for Application

• Fill out the official application form
• A motivation letter (not longer than 600 words)
• A pre-proposal (or research idea) of no more than 500 words describing your proposed research question and conceptualization. You should discuss the unique contribution your research will make to the existing body of knowledge in this field of study, the problem statement, the methodology / theoretical framework /philosophical underpinnings you intend to use, and the feasibility of your study.
• A certified copy of your full academic transcript
• A certified copy of your MA degree certificate or foreign equivalent (if you have completed the qualification but have not yet obtained the certificate, official proof from the institution concerned that the degree will be delivered before February 2024)
• A certified copy of your South African ID or passport (for international students).

FIRST, YOU’RE TO APPLY FOR ENTRANCE TO STUDY AT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY ADDING TO THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIION

Application Deadline: 30th August 2023

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM HERE

The 2024 Stellenbosch University Scholarships in South Africa