Stellenbosch University is now accepting applications from suitably qualified students for their Turning the Tide Scholarship. It is a fully-funded scholarship for all students.
About the Scholarship
The Stellenbosch University is amongst South Africa’s leading tertiary institutes based on research products, learner pass rates, determined scientists, and known globally as an academic institute of excellence.
The university intends to conceptualize and hypothesize SI in higher learning, stabilize integrated, systemic SI training in faculties, professional academic support backgrounds, scholar structures, and develop institutional assistance for expanded SI.
In partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Stellenbosch University is providing the Turning the Tide Scholarship for aspiring international students.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicants should have obtained a minimum of 75% for their previous degree.
2. Applicants are expected to provide a sample of their writing with their application: MA thesis for PhD applicants Honors research essay for MA applicants Any published academic articles related to your application
3. At the date of application, applicants must not be older than 30 to apply for a Master’s scholarship and not older than 35 to apply for a PhD scholarship.
4. Applicants must apply to study at Stellenbosch University in addition to this scholarship application. Applicants are not required to be registered or to have a supervisor.
They should, however, inform themselves regarding the availability of suitable supervisors in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in their particular field of research, before submitting an application.
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Application Procedure and Requirements
1. Official Application Form
2. A motivation letter (not longer than 600 words);
3. 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.
Also, the problem statement, the methodology / theoretical framework / philosophical underpinnings you intend to use and the feasibility of your study;
4. A certified copy of your full academic transcript;
5. A certified copy of your Honors 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);
6. A certified copy of your South African ID or passport (for international students).
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