The Commonwealth University of Pretoria Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for graduate students who want to make significant contributions to research. The scholarship offers R300,000 ($16,215) per year to cover study costs, accommodation, travel, and living expenses.
Summary of the Scholarship:
- Host Country: South Africa
- Study Abroad: Study in Africa
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships, PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship, $16,215 Stipend, Accommodation, Travel Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 11, 2024
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Scholarship Details: The University of Pretoria is a research-intensive institution seeking candidates for doctoral studies through the Commonwealth Scholarship. The scholarship, part of South Africa’s contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, offers three doctoral scholarships to students from Commonwealth countries (excluding South Africa). Awards are given on a competitive basis.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country (excluding South Africa).
- Must conduct studies at the University of Pretoria, starting in 2025.
- Must have applied to study at UP for the 2025 academic year.
- Must have identified a potential supervisor.
- Must have submitted academic records to the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Must have completed a postgraduate or Master’s degree no less than two years prior to applying.
- Must be under 40 years old.
- PhD and Master’s students currently or previously registered at the University of Pretoria are not eligible.
Benefits:
- Value: R184,000 per year covering:
- Accommodation and living costs
- Fees
- Medical Aid
- Books/Stationery
- Additional Costs Covered by the University:
- Flight ticket to RSA from home country upon proof of study permit.
- Return flight ticket to home country after program completion.
- Shuttle service from OR Tambo International Airport to Pretoria and back.
- Refund for UP application fee, medical aid fee, and study visa costs based on proof of receipt.
- Supplementary Funds:
- The scholarship holder may have additional external bursaries/grants up to a total value of R300,000 per year.
- The UP PhD Commonwealth Scholarship must be the primary award.
Required Documents:
- UP Online application Ref “T” number or 2025 student number.
- Written motivation from the prospective Doctoral supervisor confirming the availability of research funding.
- Outline of proposed research work (one A4 page).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) – no more than 3 pages.
- Proof of study leave if applicable.
- Copy of a valid passport.
- Full academic transcripts of all qualifications obtained.
- Two reference forms from different academics/supervisors who know the applicant’s academic performance.
How to Apply:
- Visit the scholarship webpage.
- Download and fill the scholarship application form.
- Download and fill the Reference Form.
- Submit the application form and required documents as a single PDF to pgbursary@up.ac.za with the subject heading “UP Commonwealth 2025”.
Deadline: September 11, 2024
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