Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2024 | OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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SCHOLARSHIPS OVERVIEW
Applications are now open for the Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP) 2024 in South Africa.
Closing date: 31 October 2023
Full and Partial Scholarships are available based on criteria set per faculty. International students may also apply.
ABOUT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
The history of Stellenbosch University (SU) dates as far back as the 17th century, when regular school education was initiated in the town of Stellenbosch in 1685.
The main campus in the picturesque university town of Stellenbosch in the heart of the Western Cape winelands is quite an attraction for students.
SU has ten faculties: AgriSciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, Engineering, Military Sciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Military Science, Science, Law, and Theology.
ABOUT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
Stellenbosch University aims to become Africa’s leading research-intensive university, globally recognised as excellent, inclusive and innovative, where we advance knowledge in service of society.
All scholarship awards will be made on the condition that the applicant meets all of the requirements of the scholarship as well as the admission requirements of the relevant degree programme.
The Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP) is one of SU’s flagship scholarship programmes. It aims to support SU vision of becoming a leading research-intensive University by supporting a pool of emerging research talent amongst our postgraduate students.
HOW TO APPLY
Application procedure
Please note that there are two separate application processes – your application for postgraduate study and your application for this scholarship programme.
- Step 1: Visit our Prospective Postgraduate Student website (www.sun.ac.za/pgstudies) and familiarise yourself with the available postgraduate programme options and the minimum entry requirements for each.
- Step 2: Apply for the relevant postgraduate programme and note under which Faculty it falls.
- Step 3: Locate the scholarship faculty criteria of the relevant Faculty (in the call document below). Each faculty has unique qualifying criteria.
- Step 4: Apply for the PSP via the correct application link for the Faculty. Application links can be found on page 3 of the call document.
NOTE: If you were previously NSFAS or ISFAP funded during your undergraduate degree, please include proof of funding with the application documents.
This can be in the form of a fee statement reflecting the NSFAS bursary or institutional letter from financial aid confirming NSFAS/ISFAP funding.
Good luck with your scholarship application! Remember to start early and complete the application thoroughly.
Application documents
CLOSING DATE: 31 OCTOBER 2023
Yibanathi Nhlakanipho has 6 years experience writing and curating verified entry-level jobs, internships, bursaries and career resources for South African youth. Every month, her articles on Scholarly Africa reach at least 1 million job-seekers.
