University of Stellenbosch Bursaries available independently administered
While the University tries to assist postgraduate students as far as possible in providing funding for their studies, there are also external organisations that provide funding. In such cases, Stellenbosch University is not involved in administering the funds of said organisations, and the application processes, guidelines and criteria of these external funding mechanisms should be consulted.
Abe Bailey
The Abe Bailey Trust again offers a travel bursary for a suitable student or junior lecturer attached to South African universities for an educational visit to England for a period between November and December.
Bursaries are awarded to persons who show exceptional leadership qualities and service, not only in student affairs, but also within a wider social context and who are able to function as part of a select and highly skilled group. Students should have completed their second year of university.
Get more information about the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary here
Objectives of the Award here and Conditions of the Award here
Rhodes Scholarships to Oxford
The Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford University, United Kingdomis for full-time study and pays your entire tuition fee. It also provides you with a comfortable living allowance of not less than £13,390 per year, and pays the cost of transport for you and your necessary belongings to and from Oxford.
- Target: You must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia or Swaziland and at least 19 years and younger than 25 years.
- Deadline: Your application must be submitted online or hand delivered, couriered, or posted on a date still to be announced.
- More Info: Download the info document here for detailed information on the scholarship. Enquiries can be directed to Annette Gibson at Rhotrust@pixie.co.za.
The Mandela-Rhodes Scholarship
Students intending to do an Honours or Master’s degree in 2017 are invited to apply for the 2017 Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF) Scholarships.
The criteria are as follows:
- Open to citizens of all African countries.
- For Honours and Masters degrees study at a South African university or tertiary institution.
- Any individual between 19 and 30 years of age.
- Individuals that reflect in their character a commitment to the four principles of Education, Reconciliation, Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship, as detailed in attached Guiding principles of the scholarship
- Applicants should have a history of well above average academic results.
Characteristics sought in a Mandela Rhodes Scholar:
- Young African,
- Aspire to be a Mandela Rhodes Scholar if you dream of being a leader; a leader in whose blend of character and intellect Africa will take pride.
- Aspire to be a Mandela Rhodes Scholar if you understand education to be a gift and a tool for the advancement of human development, to the benefit of all.
- Aspire to be a Mandela Rhodes Scholar if you believe in an entrepreneurial spirit to allow Africa to take with dignity its rightful place as an equal and competitive presence in the global world.
- Aspire to be a Mandela Rhodes Scholar if you believe in reconciliation, freedom, peace and prosperity among all human beings, who should share equal citizenship and opportunities in this world.
Closing date: 02 May
Apply online here.