– University of South Africa PhD Scholarship –
The University of South Africa is now accepting applications from suitably qualified students into their University of South Africa PhD Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students. It is a fully-funded scholarship for students.
About University of South Africa PhD Scholarship
The goal of this scholarship is to promote the growth of postgraduate training with foreign partners, higher education institutions, and industry to suit the country’s special needs.
The University of South Africa is a renowned research and teaching institution in South Africa. Through the development, preservation, transfer, and application of knowledge, we aim towards excellence.
We’ve been educating and working with exceptional people for more than a century to deliver knowledge leadership for a better society.
Level/ Field of Study
The scholarship is available to pursue the postgraduate degree program. The scholarship is available to study the entire courses offered by the university.
Host Nationality
All scholarships are taken in South Africa at the University of South Africa.
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Eligible Nationality
The scholarship is available to South African citizens.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship will be awarded worth up to 50,000.
Eligibility for University of South Africa PhD Scholarship
The applicant must meet the following criteria:
1. Applicants must be registered full time for a master’s dissertation in 2022.
2. Applicants that are registered for the proposal module are not eligible to apply.
3. Applicants who registered for their degree before 2022 are not eligible to apply.
4. Scholarships are based on academic merit.
5. Preference will be given to students that were previously funded by NSFAS or the University Aid Scheme (proof must be attached).
6. Applicants’ research should be aligned with one of the National Research Priorities areas.
7. Bursaries are not awarded for parallel degrees, a second degree at the same level as a degree already held by the applicant.
8. The bursary-holder may hold bursaries, awards, and receive emoluments from private institutions with the NRF Scholarship. The bursary may not be held concurrently with any other NRF or government-funded scholarships.
9. Bursars may NOT be employed on a full-time basis (this includes interns, postgraduate student assistants or any other form of employment where they are remunerated), may only undertake a maximum of 12 hours per week of teaching, tutorials, help or showing duties.
10. In line with the South African equity targets, NRF Freestanding bursaries will be approved according to the following set equity targets: 80% blacks, 55% women, 20% white and 4% students with disabilities.
In line with the South African equity targets, the Innovation Block Grant is awarded to South African citizens / South African permanent residents, 13% to foreign nationals, 5% to SADC, 4% to the rest of Africa and 4% to students outside Africa.
In addition, DST-NRF Innovation bursaries will be approved according to the following set targets: 80% blacks, 55% women, 20% white and 4% students with disabilities.
Application Procedure
Complete the attached form and submit it to the Unisa Research Support Directorate with the required support by 24 October 2022:
1. 2022 Proof of registration on the University letterhead
2. Certified copy of South African ID
3. Full academic record on the University letterhead
4. Proof that the student was previously funded by NSFAS or University Financial Aid Scheme (only applicable to students that were previously funded by NSFAS)
5. The affidavit from a police station (confirming that you are NOT full time employed during the 2021 academic year (you do not hold any full-time salaried job).
Application Deadline for University of South Africa PhD Scholarship
October 24th 2022
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