Stellenbosch University African Democracy Essay Award for South African Undergraduate Students 2024

To advance the study of democracy by African students, the Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University hosts an annual essay writing initiative – the African Democracy Essay Award – open to undergraduate students across South Africa. Eligible students from across the country are invited to submit an essay which addresses a key issue relevant to the experience of democracy on the African continent. 

• Table of Content
• About Stellenbosch University
• African Democracy Essay Award
• Requirements for African Democracy Essay Award Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

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

African Democracy Essay Award

Requirements for African Democracy Essay Award Qualification

The African Democracy Essay Award is open to undergraduate students at any South African university, including foreign nationals. Participation is the ideal opportunity for those studying in the humanities, the social sciences (including economics), or law.  

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• The third round of the annual African Democracy Essay Award is ready to launch, with final submissions closing on the 12th of October 2024. 
• If you are a student interested in participating, or a lecturer interested in sharing this initiative with your class, please read the forthcoming Writing Brief for information on this year’s topics and additional instructions. 
• Completed essays must be submitted by 23:59 on the 12th October 2024 via the official Google Form submissions link.
• Questions or concerns about this year’s essay award can be sent to Sonia Twongyeirwe at [email protected].

For more details, visit Stellenbosch University website.