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Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is happy to announce, in conjunction with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the availability of a limited number of full-time scholarships for master’s degree (complete thesis) or doctoral level study at Stellenbosch University.

Scholarships are offered in every field that is a part of our Faculty, but they can only be used for research topics that are classified as falling under one of the following themes:

• African Cultural Studies         
• Ecocriticism in Relation to the Anthropocene
• Studies of Identities, Genders, and/or Queerness

About the Scholarship Provider:

Although it has its origins in Africa, Stellenbosch University (SU) has expanded its influence around the world. The mission of the University of Cape Town during the course of the past century has been to establish itself as a frontrunner among universities on the African continent that place a strong emphasis on research; to earn a reputation on a global scale as being outstanding, welcoming, and forward-thinking; and to serve as a site at which knowledge is advanced for the sake of societal advancement. Its mission is to serve as a focal point for the expansion of knowledge for the general good of society. SU is a well regarded educational establishment that places a strong emphasis on academic research. As a result, it is able to recruit the most talented students and staff members. It is a global hub, and as such, it simultaneously improves and reshapes communities on a local, regional, and global scale. This is a unique site. The University bases its decisions on its core values, which are quality, compassion, equity, and accountability. These values guide the University in everything it does. The promotion of mutual respect and comprehension is the third principle that underpins the University’s goal. The first three principles of the SU ethics code are of equal significance and are intricately interwoven with one another.

The State University of New York (SU) was established on April 2, 1918, with a total of 503 students, 40 faculty members, and four faculties (arts, science, education, and agriculture). At SU, there are more than 32,000 students participating in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Of these students, more than 4,000 are international students hailing from over one hundred different countries. The university’s ten faculties are spread across five campuses. The institution has a total workforce of over 3,300 full-time employees in addition to 352 postdoctoral fellows.

Stellenbosch University (SU) plans to foster a flourishing Stellenbosch University by implementing its Vision 2040 and a strategic framework in 2018. The university also intends to provide an impactful student experience, foster meaningful partnerships and inclusive networks, promote networked and collaborative teaching and learning, conduct research with a positive social impact, and position SU as an employer of choice. With about fifty research and service divisions, as well as ten primary faculties that are dispersed across five campuses, Stellenbosch University is able to provide a diverse selection of educational opportunities. Because of this, the university has earned a reputation for being one of the most prestigious institutions in the world for conducting cutting-edge and pertinent research on Africa. The university is home to around 25 000 students from South Africa as well as 3 000 students from other countries. Additionally, the university is staffed by 939 members of the faculty and staff who come from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and academic fields of study. The majority of classes and courses at this university are offered in either English or Afrikaans, despite the fact that the Afrikaans language is the primary medium of instruction here. As a direct consequence of this, students from all over Southern Africa and even further afield are now able to attend the university.

Since 2011, the “Research Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction (RADAR)” has called the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Stellenbosch University its home. This organization serves as the headquarters for both the secretariat and the project manager for the Periperi U partnership. It plays the role of a liaison when it comes to coordinating the attendance of delegates at international conferences and the organization of meetings between various partners.

SeNSS is one of only 14 Doctoral Training Partnerships in the United Kingdom that is sponsored by the ESRC, and they will be offering a handful of fully-funded ESRC doctoral studentships beginning in September 2023. SeNSS is one of the only 14 Doctoral Training Partnerships in the United Kingdom that is sponsored by the ESRC.

Scholarship Sponsor(s):  Stellenbosch University

Scholarship Country: South Africa

Scholarship Worth:  R357,500

Study Level:  Postgraduate

Nationality: International Students

Scholarship Offer:

• Scholarships for doctoral students totaling R357,500.00 spread out over three years. (The scholarship may also include research activities jointly with your supervisor, such as: a writing retreat, conference attendance, and publication costs to the value of R52 500, based on an application made for these funds during the study year.)
• Scholarships for master’s degrees offer up to R160,000 spread out over a period of 18 months to two years. (The scholarship may also include research activities jointly with your supervisor, such as: a writing retreat, conference attendance, and publication charges to the value of R20 375, based on an application made for these funds during the study time.)

The Gustafsson & Skrondal Visiting Scholarship is administered by the University of Oslo’s Centre for Educational Measurement (CEMO). As part of the visiting scholar program, CEMO and the University of Oslo host a number of young researchers from Norway and elsewhere each year.

Eligibility for Scholarship.

• The applicants’ most recent degree must have been completed with a minimum grade of first-class distinction (75% or higher) in order to be considered.
• As part of their application, potential candidates are required to provide a writing sample, such as one of the following:
• MA theses written for prospective PhD students
• Research paper for honors given to applicants for the MA degree
• Any previously published scholarly works that are relevant to your submission
• To be eligible for a scholarship for a master’s degree, applicants must be under the age of 30 at the time the application is submitted, and applicants for a PhD scholarship must be under the age of 35.
• Candidates must be able to begin their academic careers in February 2024 to be considered.
• In addition to submitting this scholarship application, applicants are required to submit an application to study at Stellenbosch University. It is neither necessary nor essential for applicants to be registered, nor do they need to have a supervisor. Prior to submitting an application, they should, however, educate themselves about the availability of acceptable supervisors in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in their particular area of research so that they can make an informed decision about whether or not to apply.?
• A record that is already in existence of publications; Honors or grants that were obtained;
• relevant prior expertise in a creative or professional field;
• The ability to communicate effectively in any language(s) other than English for academic reasons.

Nationality

The Stellenbosch University 2023 MA & Ph.D. “Turning The TiDe” Scholarships for African Students is open to all International Students

If a student enrolls in one of the degree programs offered by SOAS University of London, they may be eligible to receive a fee waiver award in the amount of £5,000. This award is available to students who are interested in receiving a degree from SOAS University of London.

Application Procedure

• *The official registration forms can be found here;
• A letter of inspiration that is no longer than 600 words;
• A pre-proposal (also known as a research idea) that is no longer than 500 words and that describes your suggested research topic and conceptualization on any one of the three project themes. You should address the distinctive contribution that your research will make to the current body of knowledge in this field of study, the issue statement, the methodology, the theoretical framework, and the philosophical foundations that you intend to apply, as well as the practicality of your study. Take notice that your investigation needs to directly relate to one of the three focuses of the project in order to be considered.
• A copy that has been officially authenticated of your complete academic transcript;
• If you have fulfilled the qualifying but have not yet obtained the certificate, formal documentation from the school concerned that the degree will be awarded before March 2023; a certified copy of the degree certificate indicating that you have earned an honors degree or an MA, or the foreign equivalent of this degree.
• A notarized copy of your South African identification document or passport (for students from other countries).?

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Stellenbosch University 2023 MA & PhD “Turning The TiDe” Scholarships for African Students is August 30, 2023.