The Harry Oppenheimer Institute for African Studies at the University of Cape Town offers HOI Postgraduate Scholarship for South African applicants. The scholarship is available to conduct research in the area of African Studies.The goal of developing the careers of black students to prepare them to become equal competitors and significant role models at UCT in general and in the field of African Studies in particular.

The University of Cape Town is a public research university located in Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Course Level: The scholarship is available to pursue master and doctoral programme.

Study Subject: The scholarship is awarded in any field with application to African Studies

Scholarship Award: The value of the scholarship is up to R30 000.

Numbers of Scholarships: Not known

Scholarship can be taken in South Africa

Eligibility Criteria: 

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Students will be required to register and complete the postgraduate degree at the University of Cape Town.

Nationality: South African applicants are eligible for the scholarship

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have previous year degree.

Method of Application:

Applicants can apply via email.

  • Applications should be made on the prescribed forms and accompany a full curriculum vitae.
  • It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to request two persons familiar with their work to prepare a referee’s report. The reports must be submitted directly to the Institute.
  • The Scholarship may be deferred for a maximum of one year.
  • The proposed degree must be completed at UCT, failing which the full scholarship award must be refunded.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: July 31, 2017.

For more info, visit Scholarship Link