The 2024 University of Pretoria Masters Scholarship is open for qualified and eligible African and international students.

The University of Pretoria Masters Scholarship is a fully-funded award to successful students to pursue a postgraduate Master’s degree in South Africa. This two-year programme is offered as a blended learning course comprising of online interaction and residential block-weeks in Pretoria.

Requirements:

To be considered for the University of Pretoria Scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:

  • LLM degree requirements
    The LLM degree is open to individuals with an LLB degree or equivalent.
  • MPhil degree requirements
    The MPhil degree is open to non-lawyers with at least an honours degree in an academic discipline relevant to sexual and reproductive rights in Africa.

Other relevant requirements

  • Foreign qualifications are subject to South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) requirements. A SAQA evaluation certificate is required for university admission.
  • Applicants must have excellent academic credentials and demonstrate human rights experience or interest.
  • A maximum of fifteen students will be accepted for the 2025 academic year.

Duration and Reward

  • Selected (15) students will be offered fully-funded scholarship throughout the period of the course as funded by the European Commission.

Method of Application

  • Click on the button below to commence the online application process.
  • This is a selection course and applications must be submitted before 15 August 2024 to be admitted to the 2025 academic year.
  • A maximum of 15 students are selected each year. Students who do not receive scholarships may be admitted as self-funding students, provided they meet all the minimum admission criteria.

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Application Deadline: August 15, 2024.