The Fully Funded Stellenbosch University Scholarship in South Africa is currently accepting applications for its full-time, funded doctoral program. Applications will be considered for the following two scholarship opportunities: 

1. GEM Elite Doctoral Scholarships: Full-time doctoral scholarships, valued at R200 000 per year for three years.

2. GEM Doctoral Scholarships: Full-time doctoral scholarships valued at R150 000 per year for three years.

The Fully Funded Stellenbosch University Scholarship in South Africa will provide amounts to at least R138 000 per year for three years. 

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded Stellenbosch University Scholarship in South Africa are stated below: 

1. A candidate has to meet the minimum criteria for admission to a Ph.D. at Stellenbosch University. This requires a master’s degree in the relevant discipline or, in exceptional circumstances, an equivalent qualification.

2. Candidates must have achieved a grade of 65% in their master’s programs.

3. Candidates must be under forty years of age when the program commences in January.

4. Only applications in one of the Faculty’s ​Research Themes will be considered.

How to apply and application details:

1. Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria before you submit an application. 

2. Download and complete the Application Form​:

·You will be required to write a letter motivating your suitability for the scholarship (maximum length: one A4 page), as well as a research concept note (no maximum length) on a research topic that you intend to study during your doctoral studies. These should be completed on the application form in the relevant sections. 

·Please consult the 2023 Research Themes to guide you in choosing a research topic. Research topics outside the listed research themes can be accommodated only if it falls within the current research themes that are active in one of the Faculty's academic departments.

3. Compile the required supporting documents:

In addition to the completed application form, the following supporting documents are required:

• Academic records: Full particulars of ALL previous and current tertiary studies. Please submit copies of certified diploma/degree certificates AND official study records (transcripts). Please note that academic records from student portals will not be acceptable.
• ID or passport: A certified copy of your ID (South African) or passport (international) photo page
• Proof of competency in English: Applicants either need to provide proof that they have obtained their qualifications from tertiary institutions where English is the language of instruction or proof of English Language proficiency. This evidence must accompany your application and must not be older than 24 months from the date of application.

​4. Submission of your application:

·Completed and signed application forms + supporting documents should be submitted to the Graduate School Office via email ([email protected]) by 15 August 2023. No late applications will be accepted.

·Please ensure that your three references are informed that their referee letters, stating your capability to complete doctoral studies, should be sent directly to the Graduate School via email ([email protected]) on or before 15 August 2023. 

Applications that are incomplete will not be considered.