Applications are now open for the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship
Opportunity Details
The University of Pretoria is a research-intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates for doctoral studies who will make significant contributions to its research endeavours. As part of South Africa’s contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, the University of Pretoria has made funds available for three doctoral scholarships for students coming from Commonwealth Countries (excluding South African students). This scholarship is known as the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship and will be awarded on a competitive basis.
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Benefits of The University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship
Value of Doctoral Scholarship
The value of this Doctoral Scholarship will be R184 000 p.a.
This amount must be used to cover the following student costs:
- Accommodation and living costs.
- Fees p.a.
- Medical Aid.
- Books/Stationery.
Note:
The scholarship does not cover research running costs.
Additional costs covered by the University:
- • Flight ticket to RSA from home country on proof of study permit.
- • Return flight ticket to home country at the end of the completion of the programme as confirmed by the faculty.
- • Shuttle service on arrival in South Africa from OR Tambo International Airport to Pretoria and return from Pretoria to OR Tambo International Airport on completion.
- • UP application fee, medical aid fee and study visa costs which will be refunded to the Applicant based on proof of receipts upon arrival at UP
Costs not covered by the University:
- • Family expenses.
- • Additional baggage expenses.
Supplementary Funds
The Commonwealth Scholarship holder may hold supplementary external bursaries/grants/scholarships with a maximum total value of awards, including this scholarship, of R300 000.00 p.a. The UP PhD Commonwealth Scholarship must be the primary award.
The University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship Requirements
- The UP Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship will be awarded to applicants who are citizens of Commonwealth countries, except South Africans.
- Applicants must conduct their studies at the University of Pretoria and commence in 2025.
- Applicant must have submitted an application to study at UP for the 2025 academic year.
- Each Applicant must have identified a potential supervisor.
- Each Applicant must have submitted academic records to the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Applicants must have completed their postgraduate/Masters degree no less than two years prior to applying to UP for admission for the 2025 academic year.
- Applicants who are older than 40 years of age do not qualify for this scholarship.
- PhD and Masters students currently registered or who previously studied at the University of Pretoria are not eligible to apply.
Application Date and Process
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11 September, 2024
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