Applications are invited for the Arts & Social Sciences Scholarship Program which is awarded to Africans who are interested in undergoing a degree program at Stellenbosch University – South Africa.

Course Level: PhD

Eligible Countries: Africa

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must be Africans
  • Applicants must have completed their Masters & Bachelors degree program
  • Applicants must have excellent academic records
  • Applicants must have applied or applying to Stallenbosch University

Method of Application:  Interested applicants can begin to prepare the following:

  • A letter motivating your suitability for this scholarship (no longer than one page)
  • A concept note or research proposal for your proposed study (no word limit)
  • Identify three academic references, one of which must be your Masters supervisor
  • Collate a copy of ALL your tertiary (undergraduate and postgraduate) academic records (transcripts) AND certificates. Please scan and save these documents as one file.
  • Provide proof of competency in English; i.e. English language proficiency test results or publications written in English
  • A sample of your best academic writing; either a publication or chapter from your Masters thesis (in PDF).
  • Submit the application and supporting documents to reach the University on or before the closing date. Applications which are incomplete, hand-written and/or where documentation is missing, will not be considered. The application form and supporting documentation should be submitted in a single email.
  • Applications should be clearly marked Graduate School Scholarship Application and should be submitted by e-mail to graduateschool@sun.ac.za.

Visit The Official Website For More Information

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31st August 2018

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