The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University is pleased to announce, in partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, a limited number of full-time scholarships for students who want to study at the institution.

Application Deadline: 30st August 2022

Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African countries

Type: Masters, PhD

Number of Awards: Not specified

Duration of Scholarships:

• PhD: 3 Years
• MA: 18 Months

Value of Scholarships:

• PhD scholarships: R357 500.00, over three years. (In addition to study fees and an allowance, the scholarship may also include research activities together with your supervisor, such as: a writing retreat, conference attendance and publication costs to the value of R52 500, based on application made for these funds during study period.)
• MA scholarships: Up to R160 000, over 18 months to two years. (In addition to study fees and an allowance, the scholarship may also include research activities together with your supervisor, such as: a writing retreat, conference attendance and publication costs to the value of R20 375, based on application made for these funds during study period.)

Eligibility: 

• You should have obtained a first-class distinction (75%+), in the final year of the previous completed degree.
• You are expected to provide a sample of their writing with their application:
  • MA thesis for PhD applicants
  • Honours research essay for MA applicants
  • Any published academic articles related to your application
• You must not be older than 30 to apply for a Masters scholarship and not older than 35 to apply for a PhD scholarship.
• You have to be able to commence studies in February 2023 (subject to possible COVID-19 related delays).
• You must apply to study at Stellenbosch University in addition to this scholarship application. Applicants are not required to be registered or to have a supervisor. They should, however, inform themselves regarding the availability of suitable supervisors in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in their particular field of research, before submitting an application.​

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