University of Cape Town 2020-2021 David and Elaine Potter Fellowships for Masters and PhD Students (South Africa)

Applications are invited from suitable candidates who intend to commence with the first year of registration for full-time Master’s and Doctoral studies at the University of Cape Town in 2021.

The David and Elaine Potter Foundation has established a Fellowship Programme to support outstanding South African students who intend to contribute to civil society in South Africa, by leveraging their educational advantage in any discipline.  A strong civil society holds national and local government accountable, enhances democratic institutions and the quality of life of its citizens and helps strengthen and sustain economic, civil and legal rights. Any field of study will be considered.  Thoughtful men and women from all backgrounds, who are excited by the prospect of helping to lead South Africa into an ever more successful future are invited to apply for these Fellowships

• Table of Content
• About University of Cape Town
• UCT David and Elaine Potter Fellowships
• Aim and Benefits of UCT David and Elaine Potter Fellowships
• Requirements for UCT David and Elaine Potter Fellowships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Cape Town

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa's oldest university, and is one of Africa's leading teaching and research institutions. UCT was founded in 1829 as the South African College, a high school for boys. The College had a small tertiary-education facility that grew substantially after 1880, when the discovery of gold and diamonds in the north – and the resulting demand for skills in mining – gave it the financial boost it needed to grow. The College developed into a fully fledged university during the period 1880 to 1900, thanks to increased funding fro... continue reading

UCT David and Elaine Potter Fellowships

Aim and Benefits of UCT David and Elaine Potter Fellowships

• Doctoral Fellowship Value – R140,000
• Master’s Fellowship Value – R95,000 (1st year) and R100,000 (second year)

Requirements for UCT David and Elaine Potter Fellowships Qualification

Only candidates with a final Honours degree mark of 65% and above are eligible to apply.

Documents Required for Application

• Complete the application form

• attach a short covering letter providing an overview of the information prepared for consideration;
• attach a full curriculum vitae which elaborates on past and current community involvement and leadership roles;
• attach certified copies of all academic transcripts. Please do not attach copies of certificates;
• attach or email a HD digital photograph of head and shoulders;
• provide letters of reference from TWO ACADEMICS who have taught and/or supervised the applicant at university.  These references should be attached to the application in sealed envelopes.  Please do not send references from previous employers or character references;
• provide proof that they are or will be accepted by the relevant academic department at UCT for the 2020 academic year;
• submit an essay of NO MORE THAN 2,500 words on their intended role in civil society.  Applicants should be guided by the ‘PURPOSE’ set out above
• submit a summary/abstract of the intended research proposal of no longer than 1 A4 page for the PhD degree (PhD candidates only).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Complete applications, including the required essays, transcripts, academic references, etc must be emailed to [email protected]” by no later than 21 October 2020. Please use the following reference: “Potter Fellowship application 2021: First and Last Name”

For more details, visit UCT website.