Stellenbosch University through Faculty of Art and Social Sciences is currently inviting applications from ambitious, intelligent students with academic excellence for Turning the Tide Scholarship available for Masters and PhD Studies at the University.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences of Stellenbosch University will be awarding, in partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, a limited number of full-time scholarships for Master’s (100% research) or PhD studies.
About Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ?The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the soun... continue reading
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Stellenbosch University Turning the Tide Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Stellenbosch University Turning the Tide Scholarship
Successful applicants for the Stellenbosch University Turning the Tide Scholarship will receive the following benefits;
- PhD scholarships: Up to R400 000, over three years. (In addition to study fees and an allowance, the scholarship covers research activities such as a writing retreat, conference attendance and publication costs.)
- MA scholarships: Up to R105 000, over 18 months to two years. (In addition to study fees and an allowance, the scholarship covers research activities such as a writing retreat, conference attendance and publication costs.)
Requirements for Stellenbosch University Turning the Tide Scholarship Qualification
To be eligible for the 2021 University Turning the Tide Scholarship 2021;
- Applicants should have obtained a minimum of 75% for their previous degree.
- Applicants 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.
- At the date of application, applicants must not be older than 30 years to apply for a Master’s scholarship and not older than 35 to apply for a PhD scholarship.
- Students are not required to be registered or to have a supervisor. They should, however, inform themselves with regard to the availability of supervisors in their particular field of research before submitting an application.
Documents Required for Application
- Official application form.
- A motivation letter (not longer than 600 words);
- A preliminary research proposal, no longer than 1000 words, underlining the unique contribution your research will make to the existing body of knowledge in the particular field of study, the problem statement, the methodology / theoretical framework / philosophical underpinnings you intend to use and the feasibility of your study;
- A certified copy of your full academic transcript;
- A certified copy of your Honours or MA degree certificate – or foreign equivalent (if you have completed the qualification but have not yet obtained the certificate, official proof from the institution concerned that the degree will be delivered before March 2021);
- A certified copy of your South African ID or passport (for international students).
Application Deadline
October 31, 2021
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Stellenbosch University on www.sun.ac.za to apply
For more details, visit Stellenbosch University website.
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