Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships in South Africa

Why study in South Africa?

The Department of Higher Education and Training in South Africa says:

South Africa’s universities present a wide variety of academic and research opportunities at well-resourced, multi-cultural campuses, as well as numerous opportunities for extra-curricular activities.

South African university qualifications are internationally recognised. South Africa is a preferred destination for international students; international students make up about 10% of students at public universities. All of South Africa’s universities welcome international students, and institutions have a dedicated international office to support this.

Universities

Scholarships are tenable at:

North-West University

Rhodes University

Stellenbosch University

University of Cape Town

University of Johannesburg

University of Pretoria

University of South Africa

Subjects

Please see this document for a list of applicable subjects. The scholarships are only tenable in the subjects listed for each university.

The scholarships

Four scholarships are available, starting in January/February 2019

The scholarships provide full tuition fees, a return economy flight, an arrival allowance and a regular stipend (living allowance)

The scholarships are for Master’s study only and are not applicable to distance learning courses

The scholarships are for new students only and cannot be used to fund a course you have already started

No additional funding will be provided for applicants with families

Scholarships are for a maximum of two years
Support for Commonwealth Scholars

All Commonwealth Scholars have a dedicated contact person at the ACU who can be contacted by email and phone.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country other than South Africa and must not be currently resident in South Africa

Applicants must hold an Honours degree or a four-year degree, equivalent to NQF 8 on the South African National Qualifications

Framework, and with an average mark of at least 70%, and meet the minimum entry criteria of

the proposed course of study

Applicants must not be a current DHET-supported scholarship recipient

Applicants must have applied for the identified study programme at the chosen university in South Africa on a full-time basis

Applicants’ academic background should be aligned to the proposed field of study

How to apply

First, you must apply for your chosen course directly with the university. Applicants are advised to arrange for their qualifications to be validated by the South African Qualifications Authority before applying to a university.

Separately, download this scholarship application form, and complete it in as much detail as possible.

As well as the application form, applicants must submit the following:

A 500-word research proposal summary, containing:

Scientific elements of the proposal: research rationale, problem identification, aims and objectives of research, theoretical framework and research methodology

Social relevance of proposed study
High school certificates

Undergraduate transcripts and graduation certificate

At least one academic reference
Scan of passport or national ID card

Proof of English language ability if English is not your first language

Proof that you have applied for the relevant course at your university of choice

Please submit all the required documents above by email to commonwealthscholarship@dhet.gov.za

Applications close on 13 July 2018 at 17:00 South Africa Standard Time

For more information and job application details, see; Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships in South Africa

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