Postgraduate Scholarship at Stellenbosch University 2021 Africans Update

Filed in Scholarships Update by on December 9, 2020

Postgraduate Scholarship at Stellenbosch University 2021: Stellensbosch University is currently accepting applications from African candidates for its 2021 postgraduate scholarship. See more details below;

The Stellenbosch University offers two scholarships to students with a high level of need and good academic performance. The scholarship will be available to postgraduate students enrolled at the Stellenbosch University.

The University is amongst South Africa’s leading tertiary institutions based on research output, student pass rates and rated scientists, and is recognized internationally as an academic institution of excellence.

Scholarship Description:

Application Deadline:

  • October 16, 2021

Course Level:

  • The scholarships are available to pursue the postgraduate degree program.

Study Subject:

  • Scholarships are available to study the entire subject offered by the university.

Scholarship Award:

  • The scholarships will award worth up to R32400.

Number of Scholarships: 

  • Two scholarships are available for the students.

Nationality:

  • The scholarships are Available to students who hold citizenship from African countries.

Scholarship can be taken in:

  • South Africa.

Scholarship Eligibility:

Eligible Countries:

  • The scholarships are Available to students who hold citizenship from African countries.

Entrance Requirements:

The applicant must meet the following criteria:

  1. Available to students who hold citizenship from African countries. South African citizens are not eligible.
  2. Any field of postgraduate study.
  3. Full-time study.
  4. Leadership involvement within the African communities on SU Campuses in the following fields for the past two years: sport, cultural, academics, religion. In order to comply with the requirements candidate need to state 3 outstanding achievements in at least 2 of the following categories, i.e. participation in SU student leadership structures, sport, participation in cultural activities/community involvement, or leadership roles in faith communities or roles within their academic department (e.g. tutor, research assistant).
  5. Academic cut-off 60% in the final year or immediate proceeding previous completed degree.
  6. Two reference letters verifying the criteria must accompany the application. One an academic reference and one verifying involvement in Campus activities.
  7. A CV should accompany the application.
  8. Although not a requirement for the award, the panel will give preference to applicants who, in addition to the stipulated conditions, demonstrate financial need. Applicant should provide a budget indicating income and expenses for their 2021 academic year.
  9. Applicant should not be older than 35 years on 1 January 2020.

English Language Requirements: 

  • If English is not your first language then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

How to Apply: 

  • Two reference letters and CV should accompany the attached application form with Addendum A-one an academic reference and one verifying involvement.

    

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