University of Pretoria UP Postgraduate Scholarships

Type of scholarship	Honours	Masters and Doctoral
Eligibility	UP postgraduate bursaries are available to students who register for Honours, Masters or Doctoral programmes at the University of Pretoria. NB: Only Masters & Doctoral students registered by 30 April and Honours students registered by 31 March of each academic year qualify for nomination. Students who qualify for UP personnel waivers may not hold UP postgraduate bursaries Further detailed information on nomination and eligibility criteria can be found in the relevant Policy documents on the UP Website.
Information website	Merit awards to Honours students will be made for students who completed their undergraduate degree with 75% in the final year examination. Equity Funds: * Students applying for Honours programmes who are black South African citizens will be considered. * Students must have achieved at least 65% for in their previous undergraduate final year examination The Honours merit award for 2024 will be R 5 500.	• Bursaries will be awarded to students based primarily on the contribution that their study is likely to make to specific areas of research and faculty priorities as determined from time to time. • Postgraduate students will be considered for a bursary once they have been admitted for a postgraduate programme, and nominated for the bursary, by the Faculty. • UP postgraduate bursaries will not normally be awarded to students who hold other bursaries. If other bursaries are awarded which amount to more than R80 000 (for Masters studies) or R100 000 (for doctoral studies), the student will forfeit the UP postgraduate bursary award Study Program Value Masters (research) R13 000 Masters by coursework R7 700 Doctoral R14 000 Renewal R5 500
Information website	www.up.ac.za (Fees and Funding – Postgraduate funding – UP Postgrad Scholarship Policies and Agreements)

UP Postgraduate Research Support Scholarship

Type of scholarship	Doctoral
Applications open	Mid-Nov to late Nov of each year Requests submitted via the office of the Deputy Dean of Research in the Faculty
Applications close	• New applications: Check your Faculty closing date for 2024 intake – Faculty to submit to DRIS by 31 January 2024 • Renewals: Check your Faculty closing date for 2024 intake – Faculty to submit by mid-January 2024 to DRIS
Eligibility	• PhD’s who register for full-time studies (not employed for more than 12 hrs a week) • What contribution is the study likely to make to strategic areas of research for the Faculty • Financial need – must demonstrate you have applied for other funding
Fields of study supported	Any academic field
Value of scholarship	2024: R75 000 p.a. R37 000 if candidate registers during 2nd semester of the academic year at first registration
Period of support	3 years (The bursary amount as indicated above is awarded during the first year of study. A bursary for the second and third years of study may be awarded provided the Bursary Panel approves such an award.)
Information website	Guidelines regarding the conditions and administrative procedures can be found on the UP website www.up.ac.za See Fees and Funding – External Bursaries)
Contact information	drispg@up.ac.za

UP Support Bursaries

Type of scholarship	Honours	Masters	Doctoral
Applications open	1 August of the year preceding studies
Applications close	30 September of the year preceding studies
Eligibility	• A limited number of bursaries, with specific criteria, are made available annually from funds that were donated and placed under the management of the University of Pretoria. The bursaries are available to undergraduate and postgraduate students who register for full-time studies and who are financially needy and/or academically deserving, and who meet the specific criteria of the bursary. Students who are South African citizens or hold permanent residency in South Africa may be considered for these bursaries. • Other bursaries/loans received by the applicant will be taken into consideration to determine financial need where applicable. • It is advisable that students who are financially needy should also apply for NSFAS funding and not only for UP support bursaries, which are limited. Both funding applications are done on the same online application system. • Special motivation or proof of meeting the criteria for some of the UP support bursaries has to be submitted as part of the application on the University’s online funding application system. These supporting documents will be indicated to you on the application system. • University support bursaries are not guaranteed and are subject to the availability of funds. • Also for students with special needs and disabilities.
Fields of study supported	Per specific criteria
Value of bursary	Varies
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, relevant documents)
Contact information	UP Client Service Centre Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111

UP Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship

Type of scholarship	Doctoral
Applications open	Mid-February of the year preceding study
Applications close	20 August of the year preceding study
Eligibility	• Citizens of the Commonwealth countries may apply. South African citizens are not eligible. • The scholarship is tenable at the University of Pretoria. • Applicants must have completed a degree that will give them admission to a doctoral programme a maximum of three years prior to their application for this scholarship. • Applicants must not be older than 35 years of age at the time of application. • Master’s and PhD students currently registered at the University of Pretoria are NOT eligible to apply.
Fields of study supported	Any academic field
Value of scholarship	R150 000 p.a.
Period of support	3 years
How to apply	Information on: www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page)
Contact information	Leanne van Zyl leanne.vanzyl@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6639

UP Research Scholarship in Asset Integrity Management

Type of scholarship	Engineering Honours (followed by Masters) Degree in Asset Integrity Management – 2 year fulltime programme.
Applications open	June of the year preceding study year
Applications close	31 October of the year preceding study
Eligibility	South African and non-South African citizens Students that have completed under-graduate degree in any engineering discipline Students that have achieved outstanding results in their undergraduate studies Students that wishes to specialise in asset integrity management Students will enrol full time for two years of study (Honours 1st year, followed by Masters in 2nd year) and be full-time based on the campus of the University
Fields of study supported	The scholarship is offered by the Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering in the EBIT faculty. It is for study in engineering in asset integrity management which can include areas such as asset design, data acquisition, condition monitoring, diagnostics, prognostics and asset life cycle management
Value of scholarship	R 85 000 p.a. Honours and a further R85 000 p.a. for the Master’s degree support for the 2nd year is dependent on satisfactory progress.
Period of support	2 years
Application enquiries	Professor Stephan Heyns, Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering. Tel + 27 12 420 2432, E mail: stephan.heyns@up.ac.za, www.up.ac.za/CAIM

NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF)
NRF/DST Innovation scholarships for full-time Master’s and Doctoral study in South Africa

Type of Scholarship	Masters	Doctoral
Applications open	22 June 2024
Applications close	7 August 2024
Eligibility	• South African citizens, South African permanent residents as well as a percentage of non-RSA citizens registered at a RSA institution may apply. • The awarding of the scholarship will be based on past, current and potential academic performance. The selection criteria will include academic merit, promise of research ability, leadership qualities and previous awards, various prizes and honours. • In addition to the above, the award of the scholarship will be based on the feasibility and merit of the applicant’s research project proposal. • Scholarship-holders must not hold full-time salaried employment during the tenure of the award. • Applicants who already hold a qualification at this level are not eligible to apply. • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.	• South African citizens, South African as well as a percentage of non-RSA citizens registered at a RSA institution permanent • The awarding of the scholarship will be based on past, current and potential academic performance. The selection criteria will include academic merit, promise of research ability, leadership qualities and previous awards, various prizes and honours. • In addition to the above, the award of the scholarship will be based on the feasibility and merit of the applicant’s research project proposal. • Scholarship-holders must not hold full-time salaried employment during the tenure of the award. • Applicants who already hold a qualification at this level are not eligible to apply. • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fields of study supported	Biotechnology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Astronomy, Mathematical Sciences, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities.	Biotechnology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Astronomy, Mathematical Sciences, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities.
Value of scholarship	R80 000 p.a.	R110 000 p.a.
Travel grant	Maximum R10 000 for the tenure of the scholarship	Maximum R15 000 (local travel) up to R50 000 (international travel) for the tenure of the scholarship
Period of support	2 years	3 years
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za Fees and Funding (See at External Bursary page) Online application https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/
Contact information	Leanne van Zyl leanne.vanzyl@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6639	Mpai Mphunngoa mpai.mphunngoa@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6850

NRF/DST Scarce-Skills scholarships for full-time Master’s and Doctoral study in South Africa

Type of Scholarship	Masters	Doctoral
Applications open	22 June 2024
Applications close	7 August 2024
Eligibility	• South African citizens • The awarding of the scholarship will be based on past, current and potential academic performance. The selection criteria will include academic merit, promise of research ability, leadership qualities and previous awards, various prizes and honours. • In addition to the above, the award of the scholarship will be based on the feasibility and merit of the applicant’s research project proposal. • Scholarship-holders must not hold full-time salaried employment during the tenure of the award. • Applicants who already hold a qualification at this level are not eligible to apply. • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.	• South African citizens. • The awarding of the scholarship will be based on past, current and potential academic performance. The selection criteria will include academic merit, promise of research ability, leadership qualities and previous awards, various prizes and honours. • In addition to the above, the award of the scholarship will be based on the feasibility and merit of the applicant’s research project proposal. • Scholarship-holders must not hold full-time salaried employment during the tenure of the award. • Applicants who already hold a qualification at this level are not eligible to apply. • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fields of study supported	Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Biotechnology, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Geology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Chemistry, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Transportation Studies, Tourisim Demography
Value of scholarship	R70 000 p.a.	R100 000 p.a.
Travel grant	Maximum R15 000 for the tenure of the scholarship	Maximum R15 000 (local travel) up to R50000 (international travel) for the tenure of the scholarship
Period of support	2 years	3 years
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) Online application https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/
Contact information	Leanne van Zyl leanne.vanzyl@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6639	Mpai Mphunngoa mpai.mphunngoa@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6850

NRF/Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship

Type of fellowship	Postdoctoral
Applications open	July of the year preceding study year
Applications close	August 2024
Eligibility	• Only South African citizens may apply although a few international fellowships may be earmarked for studying at South African institutions from time to time taking into consideration Science, Engineering ad Technology (SET) targets. • Exceptional doctoral graduates who have obtained their doctoral degrees in the last five years and who wish to undertake postdoctoral research training. • Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis, taking the applicant’s academic achievements and potential as researchers into account. Publications weigh heavily in the assessment of applications. • Fellowships will preferably be tenable at institutions other than the one where the doctoral degree was obtained. Applicants who wish to undertake postdoctoral research with their PhD institution or supervisor must submit a strong motivation.
Fields of study supported	Biotechnology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Astronomy, Mathematical Sciences, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Ecology and Medical Sciences.
Value of fellowship	R305 000 p.a. R255 000 p.a. (included in the above towards living expenses, R50 00 towards research costs
Travel grant	Maximum R50 000 once-off grant to undertake international travel and R25 000 for local travel during the tenure of the fellowship.
Period of support	2 years
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) Online application https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/
Contact information	Dr Carol Nonkwelo Carol.nonkwelo@up.ac.za

NRF/Scarce Skills Postdoctoral Fellowship

Type of fellowship	Postdoctoral
Applications open	July the year preceding study year
Applications close	August 2024
Eligibility	• Only South African citizens or permanent residents. • Exceptional doctoral graduates who have obtained their doctoral degrees in the last five years and who wish to undertake postdoctoral research training. • Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis, taking the applicant’s academic achievements and potential as researchers into account. Publications weigh heavily in the assessment of applications. • Fellowships will preferably be tenable at institutions other than the one where the doctoral degree was obtained. Applicants who wish to undertake postdoctoral research with their PhD institution or supervisor must submit a strong motivation.
Fields of study supported	Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Biotechnology, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Geology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Chemistry, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Transportation Studies, Tourism, Demography
Value of fellowship	R330 000 p.a. R220 000 p.a. (included in the above towards living expenses, R45 00 towards research costs
Travel grant	Maximum R50 000 once-off grant to undertake international travel and R15 000 for local travel during the tenure of the fellowship.
Period of support	2 years
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) Online application https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/
Contact information	Dr Carol Nonkwelo Carol.nonkwelo@up.ac.za

NRF Freestanding Doctoral Scholarships

Type of scholarship	Doctoral
Applications open	22 June 2024
Applications close	7 August 2024
Eligibility	• South African citizens and South African permanent residents may apply. • The awarding of the scholarship will be based on past, current and potential academic performance. The selection criteria will include academic merit, promise of research ability, leadership qualities and previous awards, various prizes and honours. • In addition to the above, the award of the scholarship will be based on the feasibility and merit of the applicant’s research project proposal. • Scholarship-holders must not hold full-time salaried employment during the tenure of the award. • Applicants who already hold a qualification at this level are not eligible to apply. • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fields of study Supported	Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), Social Sciences, Humanities.
Value of scholarship	R60 000 p.a. (Doctoral) Doctoral scholarships abroad US$ 12 000 p.a.
Travel grant	Maximum R5 000 for the tenure of the scholarship
Period of support	3 years
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) Online application https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/
Contact information	Leanne van Zyl leanne.vanzyl@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6639	Mpai Mphunngoa mpai.mphunngoa@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6850

NRF Freestanding Postdoctoral Fellowship

Type of fellowship	Postdoctoral
Applications open	July preceding study year
Applications close	August / September 2024
Eligibility	• Only South African citizens and permanent residents for full-time research in South Africa or abroad. • Only outstanding international candidates will be considered for full-time research in South Africa. • Exceptional doctoral graduates who have obtained their doctoral degrees in the last five years and who wish to undertake postdoctoral research training. • Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis, taking the applicant’s academic achievements and potential as researchers into account. Publications weigh heavily in the assessment of applications. • Fellowships will preferably be tenable at institutions other than the one where the doctoral degree was obtained. Applicants who wish to undertake postdoctoral research with their PhD institution or supervisor must submit a strong motivation.
Fields of study supported	Social and Human Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology.
Value of fellowship	Stipend R150 000 p.a.Institutional Contribution: R15 000 p.a.
Travel grant	Maximum R45 000 once-off grant to undertake international travel and R15 000 for local travel during the tenure of the fellowship
Period of support	3 years
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) Online application https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/
Contact information	Dr Carol Nonkwelo Carol.nonkwelo@up.ac.za

NRF/DAAD In-country Master’s and Doctoral scholarships

Type of scholarship	Masters	Doctoral
Applications open	TBA for 2024
Applications close	TBA for 2024
Eligibility	• South African citizens and South African permanent residents may apply. • Applicants must have obtained an accumulative grade average of 65% and above to be considered. • An age limit of 36 years at the time of application applies. • Applicants must come from all the fields of study that have a strong relevance to the national development of the country. • Scholarship-holders must not hold full-time salaried employment during the tenure of the award. • Applicants who already hold a qualification at this level are not eligible to apply. • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.	• South African citizens and South African permanent residents may apply. • Applicants must have obtained an accumulative grade average of 65% and above to be considered. • An age limit of 36 years at the time of application applies. • Applicants must come from all the fields of study that have a strong relevance to the national development of the country. • Scholarship-holders must not hold full-time salaried employment during the tenure of the award. • Applicants who already hold a qualification at this level are not eligible to apply. • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fields of study supported	Natural Sciences, Mathematics, ICT, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences and Applied Social Sciences. Humanities and Fine Arts are excluded.	Natural Sciences, Mathematics, ICT, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences and Applied Social Sciences. Humanities and Fine Arts are excluded.
Value of scholarship	R70 000 p.a.	R100 000 p.a.
Short-Term research scholarships	Scholarship-holder may apply for a short-term research fellowship (duration 2-6 months) in Germany.	Scholarship-holder may apply for a short-term research fellowship (duration 2-6 months) in Germany.
Period of support	2 years	3 years
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) Online application https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/
Contact information	Leanne van Zyl leanne.vanzyl@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6639	Mpai Mphunngoa mpai.mphunngoa@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6850

NRF/SKA Honour’s scholarship for study in South Africa

Type of scholarship	Honours
Applications open	1 July 2024
Applications close	25 September 2024
Eligibility	South African citizens only. Students who have achieved a minimum of 60% for major subjects at undergraduate level. Students who wish to study towards a Bachelor of Science/Engineering honours degree at a South African university, and who majored in Physics and Mathematics at undergraduate level. Other selection criteria include leadership qualities and previous award of prizes and honours. Students who intend to pursue postgraduate research in radio astronomy, or in an engineering discipline relevant to radio astronomy. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fields of study supported	BEng Hons Electronic or Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science BSc Physics and Mathematics
Value of scholarship	R95 000 p.a.
Period of support	1 year
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) Online application https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/
Contact information	See www.ska.ac.za for further information

NRF/SKA Master’s and Doctoral scholarships

Type of scholarship	Masters	Doctoral
Applications open	1 July 2024
Applications close	31 August 2024
Eligibility	South African citizens and South African permanent residents may apply. Non-South Africans from other countries in Africa who wish to complete an MSc degree at a South African university may apply. Non-South Africans who wish to complete an MSc degree at a university in a South Africa Square Kilometre Array (SKA) partner country (Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia) may apply. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.	South African citizens and South African permanent residents may apply. Non-South Africans from other countries in Africa who wish to complete a PhD degree at a South African university may apply. Non-South Africans who wish to complete a PhD degree at a university in an South Africa Square Kilometre Array (SKA) partner country (Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia) Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fields of study supported	The research focus for this scholarship must align very closely with specific research areas of MeerKAT and SKA science and technology where research is required: Refer to www.ska.ac.za for a list of projects.	The research focus for this scholarship must align very closely with specific research areas of MeerKAT and SKA science and technology where research is required: Refer to www.ska.ac.za for a list of projects.
Value of scholarship	R92 000 p.a.	R117 000 p.a.
Travel, equipment, Repatriation and Medical grants	As per the 2024 structure See UP website advert for details or www.ska.ac.za	As per the 2024 structure See UP website advert for details or or www.ska.ac.za
Period of support	2 years	3 years
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) Online application https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/
Contact information	See www.ska.ac.za for further information

NRF/SKA Postdoctoral fellowships

Type of fellowship	Postdoctoral
Applications open	June to 31 September the year preceding study year
Applications close	Contact the Postgraduate Desk in the CSC for the internal closing date.
Eligibility	Fellowships are available to candidates whose research projects align very closely with specific areas of MeerKAT and SKA science and technology. Information on universities and projects is made available on the NRF website http://www.nrf.ac.za.
Value of fellowship	R325 000 p.a.
Travel and equipment grants	Based on application
Period of support	2 years
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) Online application https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/
Contact information	See www.ska.ac.za for further information carol.nonkwelo@up.ac.za

NRF Honours block grants (Freestanding and Innovation)

Types of block grants	Freestanding	Innovation
Application process	Honour students who are registered by mid-February of each academic year will be considered through a nomination process
Eligibility	Available to South African citizens only. Awarded on a competitive basis. Equity and gender allocations are stipulated by NRF for each intake. An aggregate of 60% for the final year of the undergraduate subject(s) they are pursuing for honours. Nominees must have obtained previous degree in the minimum prescribed period. (if an additional year taken to complete – a motivation to be attached stating the reason) Students who already hold a qualification at this level are not eligible. If not continuing to a Masters upon completion of Hons, nominee will be required to work in RSA for at least one year after completion of Hons degree. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.	87% will be awarded to South African citizens and with permanent residents status. 13% to Foreign nationals. Awarded on a competitive basis. Equity and gender allocations are stipulated by NRF for each intake An aggregate of 60% for the final year of the undergraduate subject(s) they are pursuing for honours. Nominees must have obtained previous degree in the minimum prescribed period. (if an additional year taken to complete – a motivation to be attached stating the reason) Students who already hold a qualification at this level are not eligible. If not continuing to a Masters upon completion of Hons, nominee will be required to work in RSA for at least one year after completion of Hons degree. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fields of study supported	Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), Natural and Applied Sciences, Social and Human Sciences.	Biotechnology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Astronomy, Mathematical Sciences, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Medical Sciences.
Value of scholarship	R20 000 p.a.	R40 000 p.a.
Period of support	1 year
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page)
Contact information	Mpai Mphunngoa mpai.mphunngoa@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6850

NRF Honours block grants (Scarce Skills)

Type of scholarship	Scarce Skills
Application process	Honour students who are registered by mid-February of each academic year will be considered through a nomination process
Eligibility	• Available to South African citizens only. • Awarded on a competitive basis. • Equity and gender allocations are stipulated by NRF for each intake • An aggregate of 60% for the final year of the undergraduate subject(s) they are pursuing for honours. • Nominees must have obtained previous degree in the minimum prescribed period. (if an additional year taken to complete – a motivation to be attached stating the reason) • Students who already hold a qualification at this level are not eligible. • If not continuing to a Masters upon completion of Hons, nominee will be required to work in RSA for at least one year after completion of Hons degree. • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fields of study supported	Accounting, Actuarial Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Auditing, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Demography, Engineering, Financial Management, Geology, Information Systems, mathematical Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Tourism, Transportation Studies.
Value of scholarship	R50 000 p.a.
Period of support	1 year
How to apply	nformation on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page)
Contact information	Mpai Mphunngoa mpai.mphunngoa@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6850

NRF Master’s Free-Standing

Type of scholarship	Masters
Application process	Master students who are registered by mid-February of each academic year will be considered through a nomination process. Maximum of 10 students are put through for nomination.
Closing Date
Eligibility	• South African citizens and permanent residents only. • Limited number of award granted to Institution by NRF. • 80% of grant allocated to black students, 55% to female and 4% to students with disabilities. • The awarding of the scholarship will be based on past, current and potential academic performance. The selection criteria will include academic merit, promise of research ability, leadership qualities and previous awards, various prizes and honours. • In addition to the above, the award of the scholarship will be based on the feasibility and merit of the applicant’s research project proposal. • Scholarship-holders must not hold full-time salaried employment during the tenure of the award. • Applicants who already hold a qualification at this level are not eligible to apply. • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fields of study supported	Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), Social Sciences, Humanities.
Value of scholarship	R40 000 p.a.
Travel grant	Maximum R5 000 for the tenure of the scholarship
Period of support	2 years
How to apply	No application – Nomination process
Contact information	Mpai Mphunngoa mpai.mphunngoa@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6850

NRF Extensions Request

Type of scholarship	Masters	Doctoral
Applications open	23 June 2024
Applications close	7 August 2024
Eligibility	• Only current NRF awardees who will not complete their Masters or Doctoral in the original contract period granted by NRF. • All rules and criteria of original signed agreement with NRF stays the same.
Fields of study supported	As per the original contract accepted by current NRF awardee
Value of scholarship	Masters R70 000 pa Doctoral R100 000 pa Or pro-rata of the extension months requested to complete the Masters or Doctoral degree.
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) Online application https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/
Contact information	Leanne van Zyl leanne.vanzyl@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6639	Mpai Mphunngoa mpai.mphunngoa@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6850

NRF /HSRC scholarships

Type of scholarship	Honours	Masters
Applications open	TBA for 2024
Applications close	Contact the Postgraduate Desk in the CSC for the internal closing date.
Eligibility	• South African citizens only. • Must have obtained previous degree in the minimum prescribed period. (if an additional year taken to complete – a motivation to be attached stating the reason • Applicants who already hold a qualification at this level are not eligible to apply. • Applicants must not hold full-time salaried employment during the tenure of the award. • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Fields of study supported	• Labour markets economics • Human capital or education economics • Information management or systems
Value of scholarship	Honours R60 000 pa	Masters R100 000 pa
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) Online application /s:/nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/
Contact information	Leanne van Zyl leanne.vanzyl@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6639	Mpai Mphunngoa mpai.mphunngoa@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6850

Mandela-Rhodes Scholarship

Type of scholarship	Honours	Masters
Applications open	1 May 2024 for 2024 intake. (Determined by the donor on an annual basis in the preceding year of attended studies)
Application process	Online application at www.mandelarhodes.org
Applications close	15 June 2024 for 2024 intake
Eligibility	• Open to citizens of all African countries currently registered at the University of Pretoria • Honours and master’s study at a South African university or tertiary institution. • Applicants between 19 and 30 years of age may apply. • Individuals with the ability to be a destiny changer. • Individuals that reflect in their character a commitment to the four principles of education, reconciliation, leadership and social entrepreneurship.
Fields of study supported	Honours and master’s degree study programmes
Value of scholarship	Full cost of study (tuition, accommodation, meals, book and travel allowances)
Period of support	The length of the proposed study period
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) For non-registered UP students: www.mandelarhodes.org
Contact information	Leanne van Zyl leanne.vanzyl@up.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6639

Canon Collins Trust scholarships for Postgraduate Study in South Africa

Type of scholarship	Masters	Doctoral
Applications open	1 June 2024
Applications close	27 July 2024 (15h00)
Eligibility	• Applicants must be nationals of have refugee status in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia or Zimbabwe. • Applicants must be registered or wish to study at a South African university. • Applicants must be in possession of a good first degree, with minimum grade of 2:1 or upper second. • Applicants who study Full time, Part Time or Distance learning can apply
Fields of study supported	Applicants in the following fields will only be considered: • Justice – in one of the following disciplines and demonstrate a commitment to social justice (Law, Economics, Politics, Environment) • Education – subjects in Education Policy and Practice • Humanities – Arts, Literature, History and Anthropology Please apply only if you are eligible
Value of scholarship	Full tuition and a stipend (±R65 000.00 p.a.)
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) Online application http://www.canoncollins.org.uk/postgraduatesa.html
Contact information	Email: scholarships@canoncollins.org.uk

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF)

Type of scholarship	Honours	Masters
Applications open	1 May 2024
Applications close	30 August 2024
Application process	Online application form and two recommendation forms by a professor from the current institution. The other can be by a former professor/supervisor from elsewhere. One of the individuals must have known the applicant for at least a year.
Eligibility	• Female students from developing countries who are currently studying in South Africa at the University of Pretoria, University of Cape Town, University of Stellenbosch or University of the Witwatersrand. • Has a record of service to women and a commitment to improve the lives of women and/or children in her country or other developing country. • Is a national of a lower or middle income developing member country, as designated by the MMMF. Go to www.mmmf-grants.org for country eligibility list. • Demonstrates financial need and satisfactory academic performance. • Applicant must be at least 25 years old by the application deadline. • Is not related to any World Bank Group staff member or his/her spouse.
Fields of study supported	Any academic field
Value of scholarship	US$4 000
Period of support	For completion of the degree
How to apply	Online application form available on www.mmmf-grants.org
Contact information	Email: africa-sc@mmmf-grants.org

PSA Stiglingh Memorial Bursary

Type of scholarship	Postgraduate
Applications open	Determined by the PSA annually
Applications close	Early February of each academic year
Eligibility	• Public servants and/or PSA members and their dependant children, who have been employed in the Public Service or have been a PSA member for at least 12 months. • Proof of membership of the PSA is required with the application form.
Fields of study supported	• Natural Science or Medicine • For research on Natural Sciences or Medicine after successful completion of the first study year course or research project.
Value of scholarship	Determined annually according to available funds
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) www.psa.co.za
Contact information	Email: ask@psa.co.za

Graça Machel Scholarship

Type of scholarship	Postgraduate
Applications open	1 June 2024
Applications close	27 July 2024 (15h00)
Eligibility	• Female • Nationals or refugee status from Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe • In possession of a good first degree • Registered to study or wish to study at a South African University • If you are offered a scholarship and you fail to get place on a course at an University in South Africa, the offer will be withdrawn.
Fields of study supported	Degrees that are relevant to the development needs of Southern Africa Applicants in the following fields will only be considered: • Justice – in one of the following disciplines and demonstrate a commitment to social justice (Law, Economics, Politics, Environment) • Education – subjects in Education Policy and Practice • Humanities – Arts, Literature, History and Anthropology Please apply only if you are eligible
Value of scholarship	Full tuition and a stipend (±R65 000.00 p.a.)
How to apply	Online application form can be found on the Canon Collins Trust website www.canoncollins.org.uk/postgraduatesa.html Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page)
Contact information	scholarships@canoncollins.org.uk

Meat Industry Trust Scholarship

Type of scholarship	Masters	Doctoral
Applications open	September and October of the year preceding studies
Applications close	End October of the year preceding studies
Eligibility	• South African citizens • Full Time students
Fields of study supported	The Meat Industry Trust (MIT) makes available funds annually for bursaries to meritorious students for post graduate studies at South African tertiary institution in fields of importance to the Red Meat Industry. The purpose of the bursary scheme is to create further South African scientific capacity and to address industry research needs. The MIT administers the scheme via its Bursary Working Committee (BWC), who will liaise closely with the tertiary institution and the relevant Head of Department and / or Supervisor under whose guidance the student will conduct the post graduate study (Masters or Doctorate).
Value of scholarship	TBA
How to apply	Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page) www.meatindustrytrust.co.za
Contact information	heinzmeissner@vodamail.co.za aletd@levyadmin.co.za

FoodBev SETA Scholarship

Type of scholarship	Doctoral
Applications open	July of the year preceding studies
Applications close	15 July 2024
Eligibility	• South African citizens • Full Time students
Fields of study supported	Research and innovation projects deemed relevant to the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
Value of scholarship	R50 000.00
How to apply	www.foodbev.co.za bursary@foodbev.co.za
Contact information	www.foodbev.co.za andreab@foodbev.co.za maureenm@foodbev.co.za

WM Kellogg Foundation

Type of scholarship	Honours	Masters	Doctoral
Applications open	To be determined by the donor annually.
Applications close	To be determined by the donor annually.
Eligibility	• Applicants must be resident citizens in a Southern African Development Community (SADC) country. • Applicants must be historically disadvantaged.
Fields of study supported	• Education (preschool and Foundation Phase) • Nursing (paediatric or community based) • Social Work (paediatric) • Medicine (paediatric) • Agriculture (rural development)
Value of scholarship	Varies
How to apply	Downloadable application form on www.careerwise.co.za
Contact information	Email andreb@careerwise.co.za

African Laser Centre (ALC) scholarships

Type of scholarship	Masters	Doctoral
Applications open	Mid-Aug 2024 for 2024 (Determined by the donor annually)
Applications close	16 October 2024
Eligibility	• Students from African countries, excluding South Africans. However, a limited number of South African students may be considered under exceptional circumstances. • The scholarship is tenable only at South African universities.
Selection criteria	• Availability of funds • Applicant’s performance gleaned from academic record and motivated by research supervisor • Relevance of research project in which a student will be involved (must be laser-based research) • Acceptance of student by the university (letter of acceptance from the university will help)
Fields of study supported	Laser-related disciplines
Value of scholarship	R40 000 for Master’s and R60 000 for doctoral
How to apply	Application form available on www.africanlasercentre.org Tel: +27 12 841 4960
Contact information	Email: nlcrentalpool@csir.co.za

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Scholarship

Type of scholarship	Honours	Masters	Doctoral
Applications open	Determined by the donor on an annual basis.
Applications close	30 September of the year preceding studies
Eligibility	• Applicants must be South African citizens. • Applicants must intend to study or pursue postgraduate studies. .
Fields of study supported	Different agriculture, forestry and fisheries fields linked to the DAFF priority research projects.
Value of scholarship	Full study-related costs
Period of support	The length of the proposed study period
How to apply	Downloadable application form (click Food Security and Agrarian Reform Branch, then Education Training and Extension, then Careers) www.daff.gov.za
Contact Information	Ms Tshilidzi Netshilema Tel: +27 (0)12 319 7848		Mr Kaizer Ndlovu Tel: +27 (0)12 319 7358

Medical Research Council

Type of scholarship	Masters	Doctoral
Applications open	Determined by the donor on annual basis
Applications close	Determined by the donor on annual basis
Important information	This closing date applies for the National Health Scholars Programme in HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis Research. The MRC has conducted a review of its portfolio of bursaries and scholarships. Contact the indicated officials for detailed information.
Eligibility	• South African health professionals. • For research to be conducted in the fields of HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis in South Africa or abroad • For a period ranging from one to four years full-time study
Fields of study supported	Field in Health Sciences – HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis Research
Value of scholarship	Level of funding will be equivalent to the after tax take home pay of the applicant based on the salary scales of the relevant post in the Department of Health.
Period of support	1 – 4 years
How to apply	Applications forms are downloadable from the MRC website: www.mrc.ac.za info@mrc.ac.za
Contact information	Dr Thabi Maitin thabi.maitin@mrc.ac.za Dr M Mutemwa muyunda.mutemwa@mrc.ac.za	Ms Philistia Joshua philistia.joshua@mrc.ac.za

Carl & Emily Fuchs Doctoral Scholarship

Type of scholarship	Doctoral
Applications open	Determined by the donor on an annual basis.
Applications close	Early October of the year preceding studies
Eligibility	• Only South African citizens. • Available to postgraduate students pursuing or intending to register for doctoral studies at a local university. • Minimum requirement of a master’s degree passed with distinction or 75% average. • Preference will be given to economically deprived applicants. • Applicants must demonstrate leadership qualities.
Fields of study supported	Any academic field
Value of scholarship	R100 000 p.a.
Period of support	2 years
How to apply	Hard copy application to be submitted by post to The Carl & Emily Fuchs Foundation, P O Box 1910, Halfway House, 1685 Information on www.up.ac.za/feesfunding (link – Postgraduate funding, External Bursary page)
Contact information	ceff@iafrica.com

MasterCard Scholarships

Type of scholarship	Honours	Masters
Applications open	01 May 2024
Applications close	15 September 2024
Eligibility	This Program targets academically qualified, yet economically disadvantaged, young people in South Africa, SADC and the rest of Africa who will contribute to the transformation of the continent. Community service is a necessary component of the Program with all students engaging in giving back to the community from which they come.
Fields of study supported	Master’s Programme in: School of Engineering • MEng (Chemical Engineering) • MEng (Civil Engineering) • MEng (Computer Engineering) • MEng (Electrical Engineering) • MEng (Electronic Engineering) • MEng (Industrial Engineering) • MEng (Mechanical Engineering) • MEng (Mining Engineering) • MEng (Metallurgical Engineering) Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences • MCom (Accounting Science) • MCom (Financial Science) • MCom (Economics) • MCom (Informatics) • MCom (Business Management) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences • MSc (Agric) Food Science and Technology • MSc (Agric) Agricultural Economics • MSc (Agric) Animal Science • MSc (Agric) Plant Pathology • MSc (Agric) Soil Sciences Honours candidates in the above listed programme will be considered if they are prepared to commit to also doing their Masters
Value of scholarship	• Full tuition fees • Accommodation in a UP residence • Meals • Books & printing materials • A modest monthly stipend • Medical aid (Ingwe only) • Travel costs (one return trip for the duration of the study period) • Visa costs – International students The Scholars Program is for first time applicants into postgraduate studies.
Travel grant	Travel costs (one return trip for the duration of the study period)
Period of support	For the mini mum period of your degree programme
How to apply	Application for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program can only be submitted after a candidate has been provisionally admitted to a study programme in the field of study that Master Card sponsors at the University of Pretoria. Application form and requirements can be downloaded on the website www.up.ac.za/isd or www.up.ac.za/feesfunding and see External Bursary page.
Contact information	mcfsp@up.ac.za or Asanda.Vumazonke@up.ac.za