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UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDY AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH 2018

Postal Address: Postgraduate Centre and Funding Office University of Cape Town Private Bag RONDEBOSCH 7701 Telephone: (021) 650 3622 Fax: (021) 650 4352 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/ This handbook is part of a series that consists of Book 1: Undergraduate Prospectus Book 2: Authorities and Information of Record Book 3: General Rules and Policies Book 4: Academic Calendar and Meetings Book 5: Student Support and Services Books 6-11: Handbooks of the Faculties of Commerce, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Science Book 12: Student Fees Book 13: Bursary and Loan Opportunities for Undergraduate Study Book 14: Financial Assistance for Postgraduate Study and Postdoctoral Research

FOREWORD Postgraduate programmes at the University of Cape Town play a vital role in developing skills necessary for success in a knowledge-driven economy, both locally and internationally. Our postgraduate programmes span the basic disciplines as well as a range of applied and professional areas in Commerce, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law and Science. Our commitment to being a high quality research intensive university means that our postgraduate students have the opportunity to work with academics who are making important contributions to new knowledge via their on-going research and professional activities.

This booklet provides information on potential sources of financial support for postgraduate students. There are various categories of financial assistance administered by the University and many other agencies and donors. This booklet also provides information on a range of postdoctoral fellowships. The opportunity of a postdoctoral fellowship, following the successful completion of a doctoral degree, is a useful career experience allowing a researcher to develop further skills in knowledge creation and dissemination.

We hope that this booklet will be a useful resource in identifying potential bursaries and scholarships. We wish you a successful and enjoyable postgraduate and postdoctoral experience at the University of Cape Town.

Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng Deputy Vice-Chancellor

PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION This Booklet is intended as a guide for students who will register for Honours, Master’s or Doctoral study and who require financial assistance, and for Doctoral graduates seeking financial support for postdoctoral research. The financing of postgraduate study

invariably takes the form of a combination of scholarships or bursaries, part-time employment within or outside the university, student loans (personal – not NSFAS), personal savings and assistance from families.

The university is able to provide financial assistance that will contribute towards the costs of tuition and accommodation. This goal requires more money than the university has available. It is therefore vital that students needing assistance approach as many sources as possible in addition to applying to UCT.

All awards offered by the university are limited to South African citizens and permanent residents. However, International and Refugee Students' may apply for the International and Refugee Scholarships, as well as the UCT Conference Travel grants and the Scholarships for International Travel grants.

The University administered awards appearing in this booklet are not available for the 4th year of Bachelor degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates, the FAPM or any other part-time programme, the HDE or the LLB and BArch degrees. Students wishing to register for these courses are referred to booklet 13 "Financial Assistance for Undergraduate Study" issued by the Undergraduate Student Financial Aid office.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1 STUDENTS PROCEEDING FROM UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE TO THE HONOURS DEGREE ARE NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR NSFAS LOANS AND FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES.

2 THE UNIVERSITY IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE FULL-COST FUNDING TO POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS.

3 AWARDS OFFERED TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE A CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE COST OF ATTENDANCE AT UCT.

4 APPLICANTS ARE THEREFORE STRONGLY ADVISED TO SOURCE EXTERNAL/ALTERNATIVE FUNDS TO ASSIST THEM TO COVER THE FULL COST OF ATTENDANCE.

5 IN ORDER TO MEET THE DEMAND FOR MERIT AWARDS, INTENDING STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR UCT MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS AND NRF BURSARIES ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR BOTH UCT MERIT AND NRF AWARDS. SUCH APPLICANTS WHO ARE UNSUCCESSFUL FOR NRF AWARDS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR UCT MERIT AWARDS.

6 NO HONOURS OR MASTERS’ STUDENTS MAY HOLD AN NRF AND UCT MERIT AWARD CONCURRENTLY.

7 INTENDING STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO SUBMIT UCT FUNDING APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE CLOSING DATES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT A DECISION HAS BEEN MADE TO REGISTER FOR STUDY OR ON THE AREA OF STUDY TO BE PURSUED.

8 INTENDING STUDENTS ARE CAUTIONED THAT NRF CLOSING DATES FOR MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL AWARDS AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS ARE NORMALLY IN JULY OR AUGUST OF EACH YEAR

9 INTENDING STUDENTS WHO NEGLECT TO APPLY TO THE NRF WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR UCT MERIT AWARDS

Please note that it takes 4 working days to process requests for official transcripts and duplicate degree certificates

Applying for Funding The primary and most substantial form of assistance for students who undertake Honours, Master’s and Doctoral study are the awards granted on the basis of academic performance.

It is important that students and prospective postdoctoral research fellows applying for funding comply with the requirements and submit applications on time and by the specific closing date. Late and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Merit Awards The major source of merit-based awards are the state-funded Research Council. (See Section 1). Students requiring UCT merit awards must apply, in the first instance, to the NRF.

UCT also awards scholarships each December to graduating students who have performed exceptionally well at UCT. Recipients are identified by the university and an application form for this category of award is not required. (See Section 7.)

Scholarships and bursaries funded from a variety of sources are available. These may be awarded to Heads of Departments or supervisors to students working on specific projects or programmes. Candidates should enquire as to the availability of such awards by consulting their Supervisors, Course convenors or Heads of academic departments.

Financial Need It is important to note that

1. Students proceeding from undergraduate degrees to Honours are no longer eligible for NSFAS loans and Financial Aid packages,

2. the university is unable to provide full-cost funding to students and

3. Awards offered to successful applicants are a contribution towards the cost of attendance.

Prospective postgraduate students who are financially needy are required to complete the relevant section of the UCT Form for Postgraduate funding and to provide the required supporting documentation. Such students will be means-tested, and where

the means-test is met, a combination of bursaries may be offered. Students who do not meet the means-test criteria will be assessed for partial need and an award may be offered in such cases.

It is important to note that: 4. Resources for student support are limited.

Therefore the University of Cape Town can give no guarantee whatsoever that an applicant will receive funding support.

5. The submission of an application form does not guarantee the provision of a loan or an award.

6. The university cannot consider assistance for the cost of dependents. Students must make arrangements to meet the cost of support of dependents where applicable.

Section 4 lists awards administered independently of UCT and enquiries should be directed to the Administrators/Trustees indicated.

EVERY EFFORT MUST BE MADE TO SECURE ASSISTANCE FROM SOURCES EXTERNAL TO UCT.

International and Refugee Students A limited number of scholarships are available to non-South African graduates who are residents of countries other than South Africa. These are awarded on a competitive basis with emphasis given to academic merit and to the seniority of candidates.

The scholarships do not provide full-cost support. All UCT International and Refugee Students Scholarships are supplementary. Applying students must ensure that they have sufficient support for their studies. The scholarships are renewable for the duration of the course of study subject to satisfactory progress being maintained, up to a limit of 1 year at Honours level; for the 1st and 2nd years of Master’s study, and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of Doctoral study. Applications for funding cannot be processed unless Applicants apply for admission through the UCT Admissions Office or the Faculty Office.

Employment Individuals who are employed full-time (more than 20 hours per week) are not eligible for UCT funding support. The regulations governing the NRF/ MRC bursaries and UCT awards permit some degree of concurrent part-time employment. Demonstratorships, Teaching Assistantships or Research Assistantships may be offered by your Department and details should be obtained from your supervisor or Head of Department. Subject to limitations on remuneration, award-holders may undertake part-time employment, provided weekly duties do not exceed 12 hours NRF (SET) and 12 hours NRF (SSH). Duration of Scholarship and Bursary Assistance Research Council bursaries and UCT awards may be held for: the first year of the Honours degree only; the 1st and 2nd year of Master’s study,

and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of Doctoral

study. Renewal of awards for Master’s and Doctoral study each year is subject to satisfactory progress and continued evidence of need in the case of need-based bursaries, and on the availability of funds. Students must make every effort to complete their studies within these periods.

It is important to note that funding will not be available beyond the above-mentioned tenures. NOTE: STUDENTS STUDYING FOR A SECOND DEGREE AT THE SAME LEVEL (e.g. Honours Graduate doing a second Honours Degree) ARE INELIGIBLE FOR UCT FUNDING. Applications for renewal and continued assistance must be submitted annually by the relevant closing dates. Renewal of awards is NOT automatic and eligible students are required to apply for renewal annually.

Application for Admission to Study and Registration Applicants for financial assistance who are not already registered for the degree of

their choice are reminded that they must also apply for admission to the University http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/applications/postgraduates/administration/ and should consult UCT’s Admissions Office or relevant Faculty Office for the closing dates. Although funding selection committees consider applicants who may not yet be registered for study, bursaries/scholarships that may be offered can only be claimed by students who have been accepted by the relevant academic department for the course/programme for which they applied. AN OFFER OF A SCHOLARSHIP DOES NOT IMPLY AN OFFER OF A PLACE TO STUDY.

Scholarships for International Study The University does not offer scholarships for international study. However the respective research councils NRF (SET), NRF (SSH) & MRC are a major source of assistance for overseas study at the DOCTORAL degree level. Such overseas awards are made on the basis of academic excellence and the significance of the proposed study. Certain overseas universities may offer scholarships or bursaries to international students, or may be in a position to offer part-time employment in the form of Assistantships or Fellowships, which often include a waiver of academic fees. Students are advised to check with their intended institutions. Section 6 provides information on independently administered awards for study at overseas universities. Postdoctoral Research Fellowships This Booklet includes a number of opportunities for Postdoctoral research fellowships (See Section 5). However, the majority of opportunities are offered by independent donors and interested parties are advised to check with their department Heads and with the Postgraduate Funding Office regularly. The office also provides details of externally administered funding and other opportunities on an electronic noticeboard which can be found on

CONTENTS In addition to the awards listed, certain other awards exist which are not acceptable in an open democratic society based on freedom and equality and are therefore not utilised or advertised by the University of Cape Town.

SECTION 1: ........................................................................................................................... 1 NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION NRF BURSARIES FOR STUDY AT SA AND OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES SECTION 2: ........................................................................................................................... 18 UNIVERSITY RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS AND ASSOCIATESHIPS FOR STUDY AT UCT

SECTION 3: ........................................................................................................................... 24 UCT ADMINISTERED AWARDS FOR STUDY AT UCT Merit and Need based awards ........................................................................................ 24 Health Sciences awards ................................................................................................... 28 Departmental Awards ...................................................................................................... 30 Departmental awards requiring specific application or procedures ............................... 36 Scholarships for international graduates applying from abroad ..................................... 49 Scholarships for UCT Staff ............................................................................................. 50 Miscellaneous Awards and Prizes ................................................................................... 52

SECTION 4: ........................................................................................................................... 53 INDEPENDENTLY ADMINISTERED AWARDS FOR STUDY AT SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES

SECTION 5: ........................................................................................................................... 63 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (IN SOUTH AFRICA AND ABROAD)

SECTION 6: ........................................................................................................................... 70 INDEPENDENTLY ADMINISTERED AWARDS FOR STUDY AT OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES

SECTION 7: ........................................................................................................................... 84 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ON EXAMINATION RESULTS BY UCT

INDEX .................................................................................................................................... 88

FUNDING POLICIES .......................................................................................................... 93

NOTE 1: - The University has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in its handbooks. However, we reserve the right at any time, if circumstances dictate, to (i) make alterations or changes to any of the published details of the opportunities on offer; or (ii) add to or withdraw any of the opportunities on offer. Our students are given every assurance that changes to opportunities will be made only under compelling circumstances.

NOTE 2: - It is important to note that students who receive funding support, and who exceed the maximum value allocations may be required to return any funding made from UCT funds. Maximum value: Honours – R172,000 Master’s – R230,000 Doctoral – R283,000

RESEARCH COUNCIL BURSARIES 1

SECTION 1

NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF) BURSARIES FOR STUDY IN SA AND AT OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES

All eligible candidates wishing to apply for UCT merit-based scholarships for study towards Honours, Master’s or Doctoral degrees are required to apply timeously for an NRF award. Any eligible candidate who fails through negligence to make such application will be ineligible for UCT Merit awards.

Candidates must be SA citizens or for specific NRF awards have SA permanent residence status. Individuals who are employed full-time are ineligible. The NRF restricts part-time employment to a maximum of 12 hours per week. Honours, Master’s and Doctoral students may use the dedicated computers in the Postgraduate Centre to complete their NRF On-Line applications. A scanner is also provided. Late applications will not be accepted. Please note the relevant internal closing dates for receipt of applications or consult the Postgraduate Funding Office if in doubt. Please also visit the website: http://www.nrf.ac.za for up to date information and any changes to the information given below.

National Research Foundation Name of award

Discipline Eligibility & conditions Value p.a.& Tenure

Address to which to apply & closing date for application

1. 1NRF - Free-Standing Bursaries: Local Honours

Natural Sciences; Engineering; Technology; Social Science; and Humanities

South African citizens and permanent residents as well as international candidates. Full-time Studies ONLY R30 000 1 year only Minimum 60% for major subjects

Application to be done online as follows https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za Closing Date: 31 October Academic Results deadline: 20 December

1 NB: 1. Closing dates for NRF are provisional; please contact the Postgraduate Funding Office to confirm actual closing dates. 2. In all cases, specific NRF conditions apply. 3. The NRF reserves the right to adjust values of awards

2 RESEARCH COUNCIL BURSARIES

Name of award



2. 2NRF - Free-Standing Local Awards: Master’s and Doctoral


South African citizens and permanent residents as well as international candidates. Full-time Studies ONLY R50 000 (Master’s) R70 000 (Doctoral) Students with disability scholarship-holders may apply for additional funding for an assistive technology device of up to R20 000. This is the maximum amount allowed during the tenure of the scholarship. In addition, Master’s and Doctoral scholarship-holders may apply for a travel grant of up to R10 000 which may be used to attend conferences, workshops and a visit to a laboratory or any other activity that supports the beneficiaries’ current research progress. This is the maximum amount allowed during the tenure of the scholarship. Scholarship-holders who wish to access the travel grant and/or assistive technology device(later for disabled students) must complete a travel grant and/or assistive technology device application form accessible from the NRF system for consideration and approval/disapproval by the NRF. Renewable

Applications to be done online as follows https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za Closing Date: July or August Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the NRF Office in the Postgraduate Funding Office Renewal applications to be submitted online via https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za



Name of award



3.3NRF - Free-Standing Awards: Abroad Doctoral

Open Full-time Doctoral study at an approved overseas university US$22 000 p.a. In addition the NRF will cover the cost of: -A single economy airfare for travel to the country in which the doctoral studies will be undertaken; and -A single economy airfare to return to South Africa upon completion of the doctoral studies abroad. 1 year renewable up to 4 years.

Applications to be done online as follows https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za Closing Date: July or August Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the NRF Office in the Postgraduate Funding Office Renewal applications to be submitted online via https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za



Name of award



4. 4NRF – Freestanding Awards: Local Postdoctoral


South African citizens and permanent residents as well as international candidates. Applicants must have obtained their PhD degree within 5 (five) years of submitting an application to the NRF; Applicants still in progress should complete their Doctoral degree by December of the application to the NRF Postdoctoral Fellowships for research in South Africa (3 years funding) R155 000 p.a. plus R45 000 contribution towards research expenses Successful candidates are eligible for travel grant of up to R15 000, for local travel, and up to R45 000, for international travel. The travel maybe used to contribute towards the costs of attending local or international conferences; workshops; visiting a laboratory or; any other activity that supports the beneficiaries’ research training. This is the maximum amount permitted over the tenure of the Fellowship. Renewable

Applications to be done online as follows https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za Please check the PGFO electronic notice board http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/notice/ Closing Date: June Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the Postgraduate Funding Office Renewals to be submitted on: https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za

NB: 1. Closing dates for NRF are provisional; please contact the Postgraduate Funding Office to confirm actual closing dates. 2. In all cases, specific NRF conditions apply.

3. The NRF reserves the right to adjust values of awards4


Name of award



5. 5NRF - Free-Standing Awards: Abroad Postdoctoral

Natural Sciences; Engineering; Technology; Social Science; and Humanities.

South African citizens and permanent residents only. Applicants must have obtained their PhD degree from South African institution within 5 (five) years of submitting an application to the NRF; Applicants still in progress should complete their Doctoral degree by December of the application to the NRF Full-time Postdoctoral research overseas US$26 000 per annum In addition the NRF will cover the cost of: -A single economy airfare for travel to the country in which the postdoctoral studies will be undertaken; and -A single economy airfare to return to South Africa upon completion of the postdoctoral research abroad

CV and Applications to be done online as follows: https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za Closing Date: June Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the Postgraduate Funding Office Renewal applications to be submitted online https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za



Name of award



6.6 NRF - Innovation Bursary: Honours Level

Astronomy; Bioinformatics*; Biotechnology; Cellular and Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Climate Change*; Computer science; Drug Discovery and Development*; Earth Sciences; Earth Observation*; Ecology; Engineering; Function Genomics*; Global Change, Society and Sustainability*; Indigenous Knowledge System*; Mathematical Sciences; Marine Sciences*; Medical Plant Research*; Medical sciences; Nanotechnology*; Nuclear Technologies in Medicine and Biosciences*; Palaeosciences*; Physics; Renewable Energy*; Social Science and Humanities; and Space Science The percentage of supported students will be 80% from SET and 20% from the SSH disciplines

South African citizens, permanent residents and international students for full-time study ONLY R60 000 1 year only Minimum 60% for major subjects. Bursary-holders with a disability may apply for additional funding for assistive technology devices of up to R20 000. This is maximum amount allowed during the tenure of the scholarship.




Name of award



7. NRF - Innovation Bursary: Master’s and Doctoral Level


South African citizens, permanent residents and international students for full-time studies ONLY Minimum 60% for major subjects R90 000 (Master’s) R120 000 (Doctoral) Student with disability scholarship-holders may apply for additional funding for an assistive technology device of up to R20 000. This is the maximum amount allowed during the tenure of the scholarship. In addition, Master’s scholarship-holders may apply for a travel grant of up to R15 000 (local conference), Doctoral scholarship-holder up to R15 000 (local) and up to R50 000 (abroad) which may be used to attend conferences, workshops and a visit to a laboratory or any other activity that supports the beneficiaries’ current research progress. This is the maximum amount allowed during the of the scholarship. Scholarship-holders who wish to access the travel grant and/or assistive technology device(later for disabled students) must complete a travel grant and/or assistive technology device application form accessible from the NRF system for consideration and approval/disapproval by the NRF. Renewable

Application to be done online as follows https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za Closing Date: July Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the Postgraduate Funding Office Please contact Postgraduate Funding Office for Internal Closing Date. Renewal applications to be submitted online https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za

NB: 1. Closing dates for NRF are provisional; please contact the Postgraduate Funding Office to confirm actual closing dates. 2. In all cases, specific NRF conditions apply. 3. The NRF reserves the right to adjust values of awards


Name of award



8. 7NRF - Innovation Awards: Postdoctoral


South African citizens and permanent residents for full-time research R255 000 – p.a stipend plus R50 000 – p.a contribution towards research costs Beneficiaries are eligible for a local travel grant to a maximum of R25 000 and an international travel grant to a maximum of R50 000 which can be used for conferences, workshop attendance or visits to a laboratory/collaborator.




Name of award



9. 8NRF Scarce Skills for Honours

Biological science: Biotechnology Engineering: All fields of engineering Financial sector: Accounting, Auditing, Statistics, Actuarial Science; Management: Financial Management Biotechnology; Physical sciences: Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Geology, Computer Sciences, Information Systems, Chemistry; and Sector specific: Agricultural Sciences, Transportation Studies, Tourism, Demography.

South African Citizens Only for full-time study R60 000 1 year only Minimum 60% for major subjects Student with disability scholarship-holders may apply for additional funding for an assistive technology device of up to R20 000. This is the maximum amount allowed during the tenure of the scholarship




Name of award



10. 9NRF Scarce Skills for Master’s and Doctoral

Biological science: Biotechnology Engineering: All fields of engineering Financial sector: Accounting, Auditing, Statistics, Actuarial Science; Management: Financial Management Biotechnology; Physical sciences: Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Geology, Computer Sciences, Information Systems, Chemistry; and Sector specific: Agricultural Sciences, Transportation Studies, Tourism, Demography

South African Citizens Only for full-time study R90 000 Master’s R120 000 Doctoral Student with disability scholarship-holders may apply for additional funding for an assistive technology device of up to R20 000. This is the maximum amount allowed during the tenure of the scholarship. In addition, Master’s scholarship-holders may apply for a travel grant of up to R15 000 (local conference), Doctoral scholarship-holder up to R15 000 (local) and up to R50 000 (abroad) which may be used to attend conferences, workshops and a visit to a laboratory or any other activity that supports the beneficiaries’ current research progress. This is the maximum amount allowed during the tenure of the scholarship. Scholarship-holders who wish to access the travel grant and/or assistive technology device (later for disabled students) must complete a travel grant and/or assistive technology device application form accessible from the NRF system for consideration and approval/disapproval by the NRF. Renewable

Application to be done online https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za Closing Date: July Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the Postgraduate Funding Office Please contact Postgraduate Funding Office for Internal Closing Date. Renewal applications to be submitted online https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za



Name of award



11. 10NRF Scarce Skills for Postdoctoral Fellows

Financial sector: Accounting, Auditing, Statistics, Actuarial Science Biological sciences: Biotechnology Physical sciences: Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Geology, Computer Science, Information systems, Chemistry Engineering: (all fields) Sector specific: Agricultural Sciences, Transportation Studies, Tourism, Demography


Applications to be done online as follows: https://nrfsubmission.nrf.nrf.ac.za/ External Closing Date: July Renewals to be submitted 3months prior to end of the 1st or 2nd year. https://nrfsubmission.nrf.nrf.ac.za/



Name of award



12. 11NRF/DAAD Bursary: Local Master’s and Doctoral

The programme is open to all subject areas with strong relevance to the national development of South Africa. This will include science, engineering, technology, applied social science, environmental and other special areas of law, but excludes the humanities and fine arts.

Applicants must be South African citizens or hold permanent residence status in South Africa (in the latter case, both certified proof of employment and residency must be provided). Minimum 65% An age limit of 36 years at the time of application applies. Renewable Values: Master’s – R80 000 Doctoral – R110 000 Short-term research scholarships The scholarship-holder may apply for a short-term research fellowship (duration 2-6 months) in Germany where parts of the thesis-related research would significantly gain from this research visit because of required equipment, co-supervision or similar reasons. The applicant will have to present a current invitation by a German professor who is willing to supervise the research during the envisaged stay in Germany. A convincing letter of motivation and a clearly defined time schedule for the research stay must be attached. Application forms for these short-term research fellowships and further information can be obtained from: [email protected].

Application to be done online https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za Closing Date: August Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the Postgraduate Funding Office Please contact Postgraduate Funding Office for Internal Closing Date. Renewal applications to be submitted online https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za



Name of award



13. 12NRF Square Kilometre Array(SKA): Undergraduate and Honours

Applicant who will be studying: Bachelor of Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Electrical, with a strong focus on electronic Engineering Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering Bachelor of Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science with co-majors in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics AND Physics (without Astrophysics / Astronomy courses Bachelor of Computer Science, with co-majors in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Bachelor of Science – Honours in Physics and Electronics / Astrophysics / Astronomy / Computer Science Students who intend to pursue postgraduate research in radio astronomy, or in an engineering discipline relevant to radio astronomy

South African citizens and SA permanent residents ONLY R121 000 1 year only Minimum of 60%

Application to be done online https://skagrants.nrf.ac.za Closing Date: September Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the Postgraduate Funding Office Please contact Postgraduate Funding Office for Internal Closing Date. Renewable for 2nd, 3rd year undergraduate studies



Name of award



14. NRF Square Kilometre Array(SKA): Master’s and Doctoral

13Research focus for these bursaries must align very closely with specific areas of MeerKAT and SKA science technology where research is required

South African citizens and permanent residents. Non-South Africans from other countries in Africa. Non-South Africans from other countries in Africa, who wish to complete PhD or MSc degree at a university in an SKA SA partner country (Namibia, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Kenya and Ghana). R110 000 (Master’s) R126 000 (Doctoral) In addition to the above award, the NRF will consider requests for a travel grant up to a maximum value of R25 000 (M) and R30 000 (D) p/a to attend a conference locally or abroad. Further fellows may apply for a once-off equipment grant of up to R23 000 (M) and R34 000 (D) for duration of bursary i.e. one piece of computer equipment. The award of these funds is not automatic, but is considered on application.

Application forms available from NRF website can be downloaded from https://skagrants.nrf.ac.za Closing Date: September Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the Postgraduate Funding Office Please contact Postgraduate Funding Office for Internal Closing Date. Renewal applications to be submitted online https://skagrants.nrf.ac.za

NB: 1. Closing dates for NRF are provisional; please contact the Postgraduate Funding Office to confirm actual closing dates. 2. In all cases, specific NRF conditions apply. 3. The NRF reserves the right to adjust values of awards


Name of award



15. 14NRF Square Kilometre Array(SKA): Postdoctoral Fellowship

Research focus for this fellowship must align very closely with specific areas of MeerKAT and SKA science technology where research is required.

Postdoctoral research in South Africa R350 000 (Stipend) In addition to the above award, the NRF will consider requests for a travel grant up to a maximum value of R35 000 p/a to attend a conference locally or abroad. Further fellows may apply for a once-off equipment grant of up to R55 000 for duration of i.e. one piece of computer equipment. The award of these funds is not automatic, but is considered on application.

Application forms available from NRF website can be downloaded from https://skagrants.nrf.ac.za Closing Date: July or August Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the Postgraduate Funding Office Please contact Postgraduate Funding Office for Internal Closing Date. Renewal applications to be submitted online https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za



Name of award



16. 15NRF Doctoral Part-time

Science; Engineering: Technology; Mathematical Sciences; Social Science; and Humanities.

South African citizens or South African permanent resident. Applicant must conclude the study in the year of support; and An applicant must currently be registered for a Doctoral degree and be in the final year of the research activities (applicants must have completed all fieldwork, experiments, research methodology and analysis and should be in the write up stages of their doctoral dissertation). R10 000 per month for twelve months or R120 000 per annum. The pro-rata period is based on an applicant’s leave period approved by the employer. Not Renewable

Applications to be done online as follows: https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za Closing Date: July or August Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the Postgraduate Funding Office Please contact Postgraduate Funding Office for Internal Closing Date.



Name of award



17. NRF - Grantholder Linked Bursaries All levels

Open Honours study for South African citizen students. Full-time studies only. Master’s study for South African citizens, SA permanent resident and students from the African countries. Full-time and part-time studies. Doctoral study for South African citizens, SA permanent resident and non –SA citizens. Full-time and part-time studies 1 year Honours - R20 000 2 years Master’s - R40 000 3 years Doctoral - R60 000 2 years Postdoctoral Research - R150 000 (pro rata / month)

Heads of Departments to be contacted for further information, before 1 July in the preceding year of intended study. Closing Date: 31 March Student to be nominated by the Supervisor/Co-supervisor if the Supervisor/Co-supervisor receive this grant and it has student support

18. NRF - Grantholder Linked Bursaries: South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI)All levels

Open Honours study for South African citizen. Master’s study for South African citizens, SA permanent resident and students from the African countries. Doctoral study for South African citizens, SA permanent resident and non –SA citizens. Full-time studies ONLY 1 year Honours – R40 000 2 years Master’s – R70 000 3 years Doctoral – R100 000 3 years Postdoctoral Research – R200 000 (pro rata / month)

Research Chairs to be contacted for further information, before 1 July in the preceding year of study. Closing Date: 31 March Student to be nominated by the Supervisor/Co-supervisor if the Supervisor/Co-supervisor receive this grant and it has student support.

Contact Bongiwe Ndamane or Olivia Barron at the UCT Postgraduate Funding Office Telephone 021 650 3926 or 021 650 1920 email [email protected] or [email protected] for on-line application problems, help and advice.

18 UCT RESEARCH AWARDS (AT UCT)

SECTION 2

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRESTIGIOUS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

University Research Scholarships Honours and Master’s Candidates who are eligible for support from the NRF (SET & SSH), who fail to submit a completed application to the NRF, will not be eligible for the Honours or Master’s research scholarship. It is important therefore that eligible candidates apply for BOTH UCT merit and NRF awards. UCT Research (merit awards) scholarships and NRF grant Holder-linked bursaries may not be held concurrently, but may be supplemented, within certain limits, by income from part-time employment and/or other awards. PLEASE NOTE: These awards are NOT GUARANTEED and depend on availability of funds.

Name of award

Discipline Eligibility & conditions Value p.a. & Tenure


UCT Doctoral Research Scholarships

All disciplines Master’s graduates Full-time registration for the Doctoral degree UCT Full-time staff members are ineligible. Value: Variable Doctoral students may hold UCT and NRF awards concurrently

Postgraduate Bursary Application (Form 10A) available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/

Closing Date: 31 October

UCT Honours Merit Scholarships

All disciplines Graduates from any university for full-time Honours study Minimum 60% Value: Up to R30 000

Intending students who neglect to apply to the NRF will not be considered for merit scholarships. UCT merit scholarships and NRF awards cannot be held concurrently.



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Name of award



UCT Master’s Scholarships

Master’s Honours and 4-Year Bachelor degree graduates Minimum 60%

16Value: Up to R50 000 UCT full-time staff members are ineligible.

Value for Renewal for the 2nd year of study – up to R20 000 Intending students who neglect to apply to the NRF will not be considered for merit scholarships. UCT merit scholarships and NRF awards cannot be held concurrently.



NOTES: 1. The University of Cape Town reserves the right to adjust the conditions and values of award 2. UCT Staff members (including Full-time, Part-time, T2 & T3) can apply for UCT Doctoral Staff Bursaries and UCT Master’s Staff Bursaries.


University Travel Grants Name of award



UCT Conference Travel Grants

All disciplines Research Master’s: 2nd year only

Doctoral - Students who have upgraded from Master’s to Doctoral study are eligible in the 1st and 2nd year of registration for doctoral study.

17Value: Variable

See conditions on http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/awards/travel/

Closing Date: 9 March 2017(for travel between April – September 2017)

Closing Date: 31 August (for travel between October 2017– March 2018)

Full report required on return to UCT.

UCT Scholarship for International Travel

All disciplines Only 1st and 2nd year Master’s and 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Doctoral students registered at UCT for full- time study, and who wish to spend 2 (minimum) to 10 (maximum) months at an approved international institution as part of a visiting scholar’s (or similar) programme. 18Value: Variable Tenure: Only one award per student, per degree

UCT Scholarships for International Travel application form available for download from PFO URL: http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/ funding/postgraduate/awards/ travel/ Accompanying documents: Letter of application, full research proposal and/or progress report, letter of motivation from Head of Department, full details of proposed travel and costing, proof of acceptance by host institution and supporting documents.

Closing Date: 28 February 2017 (for travel between March/April 2017 – September/October 2017)

Closing Date: 31 August 2017(for travel between September/October 2017 – March/April 2018)

Full report required on return to UCT.

Contact Chantel Reed or Erica Van Wyk-Mias at UCT Postgraduate Funding Office: Telephone (021) 650 2205/3622; e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]

18 NB: The University of Cape Town reserves the right to adjust the conditions and values of award

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Prestigious Research Fellowships Name of award



Potter, David & Elaine Fellowship

Open Applicants must contribute to the development and furthering of civil society in South Africa and, as graduates, use their degrees to contribute to the economic and social development of South Africa.

Master’s and Doctoral students who are registered for full-time study at UCT Awards will be made on academic merit, suitability to the intention of the award. 19Value: Master’s - R95 000 p.a. Doctoral - R140 000 p.a. On successful application, candidates will be expected to participate in the planning of at least one seminar programme per degree, directly related to their line of study, and participate in community-based projects, as part of their studies.

Applications must be submitted to the Director, Postgraduate Funding Office, UCT Applications should include: letter of application, full CV, certified copies of transcripts, proof of acceptance to relevant department at UCT. An essay of 2000 words on the applicant’s intended role in civil society, and a research proposal duly approved and accepted by the relevant department at UCT are required.

Please check with the Postgraduate Centre & Funding office or on the above URL for closing date.

19 NB: The David & Elaine Potter Charitable Trust reserves the right to adjust conditions and value of awards.


Name of award



UCT/CSIR Earth Systems Modelling, High Performance Computing, Biomaterials, Diagnostic Services, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Energy Systems Engineering

Only South African citizens and permanent residents who will register as full-time students Students who are employed full-time (more than 20 hours per week) are NOT eligible for these scholarships. Particular consideration will be given to equity, It is important to note that successful candidates will not be permitted to hold a CSIR scholarship concurrently with any NRF award. Honours – R85,000 per annum, tenable for ONE year only; Masters – R95,000 per annum, tenable for one year, but renewable for ONE further Year, dependent on satisfactory academic progress - (Maximum tenure 2 years), and Doctoral – R110,000 per annum, tenable for one year, but renewable for TWO further years, dependent on satisfactory progress – (Maximum tenure 3 years).

Applications must be submitted to Director, Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office, 3rd Level Otto Beit (Students Union) Building Upper Campus, University of Cape Town. Please see PGFO website for closing date.

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Name of award



Crossley, Harry Foundation Research Fellowship

All disciplines EXCEPT Religious Studies and Political Studies

Limited number of awards for research related degrees and full-time study at UCT Prestigious awards; open to all but preference to designated groups. Main criteria are MERIT and FINANCIAL NEED. Transcripts should show 65% for Bachelors degree, Honours or Master’s. A full statement of expected income from ALL sources and expenditure is required. Successful Master’s and Doctoral candidates must be prepared to plan and hold 1 seminar on topics related to their research, to be held in the UCT Postgraduate Centre as part of the Crossley Seminar Programme. 20 Renewal of Master’s and Doctoral Fellowships are not guaranteed and will depend on availability of funds and students’ academic progress.

Application form available to download from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/ Accompanying documents: CV, all academic transcripts, 2 letters of reference from academics by whom applicants have been taught/supervised, proof of acceptance into UCT, proforma invoice and project proposal for Master’s and Doctoral. Applications open in August and close in September. Please check with the Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office or on the above URL for closing date.


20 NB: -The Harry Crossley Foundation reserves the right to adjust the conditions and value of awards

24 UCT ADMINISTERED AWARDS (AT UCT)

SECTION 3

UCT ADMINISTERED AWARDS FOR STUDY AT UCT

The following UCT-administered awards are offered for full-time study towards the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Honours, Master’s or Doctoral degrees, unless indicated to the contrary. Candidates in the 4th year of a Bachelors degree, PGCE and other Postgraduate Diplomas and intending LLB and BArch students must contact the Undergraduate Student Financial Aid Office for information regarding funding. UCT awards appearing in this section are restricted to South African citizens and permanent residents. With the exception of those awards appearing under sub-sections E and F. Note: Applicants are required to use Form 10A for new awards and 10B for renewals* Unless otherwise specified, application for awards appearing in this section must be made on the prescribed Postgraduate Bursary Application Forms 10A or 10B, available on request from the UCT Postgraduate Funding Office and obtainable on our web-site http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/ A single Postgraduate Bursary Application (Forms 10A and 10B*) should be submitted for most awards appearing under sub-sections A to D, except where otherwise specified. Candidates will automatically be considered for all awards within these sections for which they may be eligible. Please take note of the closing dates as LATE AND/OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please note that specific application forms or alternative application procedures are required in order to apply for awards appearing under sub-section E. *Renewals Master’s and Doctoral students who are eligible for renewal of awards made may apply for such renewal by completing Form 10B which must reach the Postgraduate Funding Office together with the required academic progress report by NO LATER THAN 30 September in the preceding year. Where eligible, all applicants for Honours, Master’s and Doctoral study are reminded of the need to apply, in the first instance, for the appropriate NRF bursary scholarship (see Section 1)

INTENDING STUDENTS WHO NEGLECT TO APPLY TO THE NRF WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR UCT MERIT AWARDS.

A. Awards Based on Merit and/or Need Name of award



Albow Bursary Social Sciences Preference for research in Race Relations Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

Postgraduate Bursary Application (Form 10A) available from Postgraduate Funding Office can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/



Name of award



Alexandra Club Bursary

All disciplines Female UCT graduate Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Beattie, Jock Memorial Bursary

All disciplines For Honours or Master’s degrees in major subject of first degree. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Crossley, Harry Foundation Postgraduate Bursaries

All disciplines EXCEPT Religious Studies and Political Studies

Available to Honours, Master’s and Doctoral students for full-time study at UCT. Based on merit and financial need. Tenure: 1 year Honours, not renewable 1 year Master’s renewable for 1 further year (maximum 2 years) 1 year Doctoral, renewable for 2 further years (maximum 3 years) Value: Variable

Postgraduate Bursary Application (Form 10A) available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/ Closing Date: 31 October

John Davidson Educational Trust

South African Honours, Masters and Doctoral students who are registered for full time study in any area of Engineering (with the exception of Architecture), Commerce and Business Management

Tenure of award: 1 year. No renewal is for a second year is guaranteed. Academic Criteria: 60% mark and above for undergraduate, Honours or Masters coursework. Other Criteria: Financial need Value: Variable - The value of the bursaries to be awarded are at the discretion of the Trustees.

Applications handed into: Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office 3rd level Otto Beit Building Upper Campus University of Cape Town Email: [email protected] Or [email protected] Closing date: 20 January 2017


Name of award



Goldblatt, Janet Bursary

All disciplines Graduate of UCT, with preference for students from Namibia Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

Postgraduate Bursary Application (Form 10A) available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/ Closing Date: 31 October

Johnson, Siri Bursary

All disciplines For Honours, Master’s or Doctoral study at UCT. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Johnston, KW Research Scholarship

All disciplines Limited number of awards for full-time Master’s and Doctoral students undertaking research degrees Based on merit Value: variable Tenure: 1 year *Note: Awards are dependent on availability of funds.



Mullne, Rose & Sydney Bursary

All disciplines Master’s or Doctoral study by research Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Royal Society of South Africa bursary in the faculty of Science

Science faculty Full-time Honours study Value: R30,000 Tenure: 1 year




Name of award



Saunders, Noreen Bursary

All disciplines Preference for female UCT graduate Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Twamley Postgraduate Bursary

All disciplines Master’s or Doctoral study Value: Variable Tenure:1 year



Urmson-Smith Bursary

All disciplines Graduates born, educated or permanently resident in Oudtshoorn Value: Variable


Closing Date 31 October

Wakeford, Dr John Bursary

All disciplines Preference for degrees in Education Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Woodstock & Salt River Mission Bursary

Religious Studies Variable

Protestant graduates intending to undertake missionary work Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year




B. Health Sciences Awards Name of award Discipline Eligibility & conditions

Value p.a. & Tenure Address to which to apply & closing date for application

Baxter, J W Duncan Scholarship

Health Sciences Preference for cancer research Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable at Master’s and Doctoral level

Postgraduate Medical Awards Application (Form 10A) available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/


Benfara Scholarship

Health Sciences For postgraduate study in Health Sciences and cancer related research Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Brunow, Myer & Harry, Scholarships

Health Sciences For postgraduate study in Health Sciences Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Cockwell, Daphne Scholarships

Nursing and Midwifery

South African citizens only For full-time study towards Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s degree Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

Application to Head of Nursing and Midwifery Department,

Accompanying documents: One page motivation, CV, certified copies of all transcripts, reference letters from two academics who have taught/supervised the applicant at university; full budget reflecting anticipated income and expenditure for 2017 plus certified copies of applicant’s bank account statements for October, November and December 2017 plus an official letter from employer indicating release for full duration of study period.



Name of award Discipline Eligibility & conditions Value p.a. & Tenure


Forman, Frank Grant

Health Sciences For graduate study and research in Health Sciences Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Glickman/ Elliot Scholarship




Loewenstein Trust Postgraduate Scholarship

Medical Research

Full-time Master’s and Doctoral study in medical sciences Awarded on merit, open to South African citizens generally under age of 30 years. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year, but may be renewable in special cases



Marjorie McIntosh

Nursing and Midwifery

Students from the African continent For full-time study towards Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s degree Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

Application to Head of Nursing and Midwifery Department,

Accompanying documents: Application form, certified copies of all academic transcripts (no certificates), reference letters from two academics who have taught/supervised the applicant at university


Rubin, Marcus Scholarship





Name of award Discipline Eligibility & conditions Value p.a. & Tenure


Waddell, Marion Beatrice Bursary

Cancer Research For postgraduate studies having a bearing on cancer research Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable



Yeoman Bequest Bursary

Cancer Research For postgraduate study in health sciences having a bearing on cancer research Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable



C. Departmental Awards Applicants for these awards are normally nominated by the Head of the appropriate Department, but applications should be submitted via the Postgraduate Funding Office. Name of award



Association of Construction Project Management (ACPM) Scholarship

Project Management

For award to needy South African citizens who meet the entrance requirements for the MSc (Project Management) and who hold either a BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying or BSc Hons in Project Management from UCT’s Department of Construction Economics & Management Value: R2 500



Bokhorst, Matthijs Bursary

Music For postgraduate study in Music Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year




Name of award



Buyskes, Hilda Bursary

Librarianship Graduate with aptitude for Library work Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Chisholm, Erik Memorial Bursary

Music Awarded on basis of ability and need for postgraduate study at the South African College of Music Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable at Master’s and Doctoral level



Gavron, Dr Sylvia Scholarship (Music)

Music For Master’s and Doctoral students in Music (Piano) Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Gavron, Dr Sylvia Scholarship (Psychology)

Psychology For Master’s and Doctoral students in psychology of female abuse and battery Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



EE Coutts Bursary

Music Full-time music students Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable at Master’s and Doctoral level




Name of award



Epstein, Bertha Isobel Bursary

English South African student For postgraduate study in English Literature Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Epstein, Louis Bursary

Drama, Music South African student For postgraduate study in Drama and Music Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Gardell, Stella & John Bursary

Music Preference for the study of the Cello

Full-time study at the South African College of Music Honours, Master’s and Doctoral Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Harries, Katrine Memorial Bursary

Fine Arts Preference in the field of Graphic Design

For award to a needy postgraduate student in Department of Fine Arts. Preference given to the field of graphic design. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable at Master’s and Doctoral level



Kellman, Ascher Bursary

Piano For postgraduate study in Pianoforte Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable at Master’s and Doctoral level




Name of award



Kirby, PR Memorial Scholarship

Musicology For study in Musicology at South African College of Music Preference for African Ethnomusicology Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable at Master’s and Doctoral level



Kramer, Jules Music & Fine Art Grants (Local)

Music, Fine Art For postgraduate study in Music and Fine Art Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable at Master’s and Doctoral level



Lamsley, Peter Memorial Scholarship

Drama Graduate with demonstrated potential to make a career in theatre Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Lestrade Scholarship

Linguistic study of African Languages

For postgraduate Linguistic study with preference for indigenous languages of Africa Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable at Master’s and Doctoral level

Application forms are available from the Postgraduate Funding Office and http://www.uct.ac.za/ apply/funding/ postgraduate/ notice/

Closing Date: 28 February

MacKenzie, Barbara Memorial Scholarship

English Restricted to women undertaking a Master’s degree in English. Minimum 2+ result for English III. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year




Name of award



MacKenzie, Megan Memorial Scholarship

Music Graduate with evidence of ability for advanced study in Music Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable at Master’s and Doctoral level



MLH – Architects & Planners Bursary

Architecture & Town Planning

Final year Master’s At least 60% for last degree Awarded on financial need Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

The Head School of Architecture, Planning & Geomatics UCT By nomination only

Overbeek, John & Margaret Scholarship

Social Work Awarded primarily on merit, for advanced study in Social Work. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable at Master’s and Doctoral level



Sacks, Ruth Bursary

Social Anthropology

UCT graduate Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Scarbrow Bursary Fund

All disciplines South African citizens Past or present students of UCT to study a recognised profession at any university in UK, Ireland, USA, Canada or Europe

Refer to the Postgraduate Funding Office URL: http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/

Spilhaus, PA Memorial Bursary

Librarianship For postgraduate study in Librarianship Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year




Name of award



Spilman, DM Bursary

Education For Honours, Master’s and Doctoral students Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year



Walker, Hugh & Win Scholarship

Architecture & Planning

Awarded with preference for degrees in Architecture and, thereafter, Planning. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable

Postgraduate Bursary Application (Form 10A) available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/ or by nomination by HOD


Contact UCT Postgraduate Funding Office, telephone (021) 650 2141/3629 email [email protected] or [email protected]


D. Departmental Awards Requiring Specific Application or Procedures Name of award



African Economic Research Consortium Scholarship

Economics For students enrolled for collaborative Doctoral programmes in Economics

4 years Subject to satisfactory progress annually.

Graduate Administrator: Paula Bassingthwaighte Room 4.39, New School of Economics building. Middle Campus [email protected]

Baker, Justice Peter Memorial Scholarship

Radiation Oncology

For study/research in Radiation Oncology and Radiobiology. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

The Head Department of Radiation Oncology L-Block, LD-Floor, Room D8 Anzio Road, Groote Schuur Hospital, UCT [email protected]

Closing Date: 30 January 2017

Biological Sciences Department Postgraduate Scholarship

Biological Sciences Department

Available for full-time Honours, Master’s and Doctoral studies in the Department of Biological Sciences. Awarded on academic merit and financial need. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

The Head, Department of Biological Sciences, UCT

Brown, Debbie Bursary

Environmental Education or Environmental and Geographical Science

Full-time Environmental and Geographical Science Honours or MEd students. Value: Approx. R2000 Tenure: 1 year

The Head ENGEO UCT

Business Women’s Association

Postgraduate MBA, PDBA and AIM

For full-time and part-time MBA as well as Postgraduate Diploma in Business and the AIM Modular programme. Graduate female South African citizens Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

The Head Bursary Committee Graduate School of Business UCT

Email:[email protected]

Closing Date: 30 November

Cameron, Dorothy Scholarship

Biological Sciences

Full-time Honours, Master’s and Doctoral studies in Biological Sciences Department. Project should have significant botanical content. Awarded on academic merit and financial need. Value: R20 000 Tenure: 1 year

The Head Biological Sciences Department


Name of award



Camps Bay Operatic and Dramatic Society Bursary Trust

Drama Available for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies in Drama at UCT. Value: Variable Tenure: Renewable

The Head Department of Drama Rosedale Building Hiddingh Campus UCT Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 1 March

Centre for African Management Fund

Postgraduate PDBA and AIM

For modular PBA and AIM degree. South African citizens of disadvantaged background Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

CAM Fund Scholarship Administration UCT

Graduate School of Business Email: [email protected]


Centre for Social Science Research and The Institute on Democracy, Citizenship and Public Policy on Africa

Centre for Social Science Research and The Institute on Democracy, Citizenship and Public Policy on Africa

Funding available in the form of research assistantships and fellowships for postgraduate students working on specific aspects of CSSR research projects. Tenure: 1 year renewable

Students should apply only in response to specific opportunities as advertised from time to time on the website www.cssr.uct.ac.za

CERECAM Postgraduate Scholarship

Computational and Applied Mechanics

Awarded on basis of merit for full-time Master’s and Doctoral research in Computational and Applied Mechanics. Value: Variable

The Director CERECAM 5th Floor, Menzies Building Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment UCT

Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Scholarship

Chemical Engineering

Awarded on merit for full- time Master’s and Doctoral study in Chemical Engineering. Value: Variable Tenure: Master’s 2 years Doctoral 3 years

The Head Department of Chemical Engineering UCT

Consult supervisor on commencement of research


Name of award



Corder, Basil and Con Scholarship

Law The scholarship is awarded to a University of Cape Town graduate in law who is registered at the University of Cape Town for the LLM degree by coursework and minor dissertation, on the basis of financial need, proven academic merit and having displayed a concern for the wider community through service individually or in voluntary organisations. Preference will be given to an applicant who will be completing part of the degree at a university outside South Africa. In the event of no award or insufficient awards of the Basil and Con Corder Scholarship for LLM studies, the scholarship may be awarded to an applicant registered for the Intermediate or Final Level LLB, on the basis of financial need, proven academic merit and indication of concern for the wider community, as set out above. Value: Variable (approximately R10 000) Tenure: One year.

Mr Maurice Jacobs, Law Faculty Office, Kramer Law Building, UCT. Closing Date: 31 January The direct link to the scholarships application form is as follows: (http://forms.uct.ac.za/studentadmin/law01.pdf)

Decision Analysis Postgraduate Scholarship (Honours)

Statistical Sciences

Full-time BSc Hons and BCom Hons students’ scholarship awarded on academic merit, financial need, and relevance to research interests in the field of Decision Theory and Analysis. Scholarship may not be held by salaried employees. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

The Head of Department, Statistical Sciences, UCT [email protected]


Name of award



Dickson, Charles Research Grant

Biological Sciences

For postgraduate research in the field of butterflies. Intermittent award. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable

Application by letter to: Head of Department, Biological Sciences, UCT. No closing date

Electrical Engineering Postgraduate Scholarship

Electrical Engineering

Awarded on merit for full-time Master’s and Doctoral study in Department of Electrical Engineering. Value: Variable

The Head Department of Electrical Engineering UCT

Consult supervisor on commencement of research

Elliott, Guy Research Fellowship

Medical Research

South African citizen with medical degree. For full-time medical research at UCT within division of Medicine. Advertised on UCT notice board Medical Schools when available. Registration for MPhil; MMed; DSc(Med); Doctoral. Value: Variable Candidates must normally be under the age of 35 years when their appointment is made.

Guy Elliott Department of Medicine J Floor Old Main Building Groote Schuur Hospital Observatory 7925

Closing Date: 15 September or as advertised

FitzPatrick, Percy Institute

Ornithology, Systematics and Conservation Biology

Postgraduate students of outstanding ability in need of financial assistance

The Director Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology UCT Email: [email protected]


Gavron, Sylvia Bursary (Ophthalmology)

Ophthalmology Postgraduate study of blindness in children and in elderly persons Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

Head of Department Division of Ophthalmology H53 Old Main Building Groote Schuur Hospital Observatory 7925

Closing Date: 30 June

Geriatric Unit Postgraduate Scholarship

Medicine Full-time Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral students Awarded on academic merit and financial need. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

The Head Geriatric Medicine UCT

Consult Head of Department when formulating research proposal.


Name of award



GSB/Bertha Centre for Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scholarships

Currently only open to post-graduate candidates who would like to complete a GSB: 1. MBA 2. MPhil in Inclusive Innovation Or requires funding to complete their 3. PhD

An online application form, together with a short video application needs to be completed, please see information online here: http://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/s.asp?p=578 Applications open annually on September 1.

URL: http://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/s.asp?p=179 Closing Date: October 31 [subject to change annually] Website: http://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/s.asp?p=179 Contact: Olwen Manuel [email protected] Contact telephone numbers: +27 (0)21 406 1524/1514

Henderson, Colin Memorial Fellowship

Physics Full-time Doctoral study in physics excluding research related to military matters Preference given to students in experimental nuclear physics. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable

The Head Department of Physics UCT

Consult the Head when formulating Research proposal

HOI Scholarship in African Studies

African Studies Awarded to post-Honours students undertaking research in any field with application to African Studies. This prestigious scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and equity. Value: Maximum of R30 000 Tenure: 1 Year

Office Manager Centre for African Studies Harry Oppenheimer Institute Building, Upper Campus UCT

[email protected]

Closing Date: 30 October each year

Honikman, Deena Memorial Scholarship

Cancer Research in any field

For postgraduate research in Cancer or for Conference Travel to an appropriate conference Tenure: 1 year renewable

The Head Department of Radiation Oncology L-Block, LD-Floor, Room D-8, Anzio Road, Groote Schuur Hospital, UCT

Closing Date: 31 October or as advertised

Immunology Scholarship

Immunology, Pathology

For Master’s, Doctoral or Postdoctoral research studies in Immunology – current students Tenure: 1 year renewable

The Head Division of Immunology, Department of Pathology, IDM, UCT


Name of award



Integrative Medical Biochemistry Postgraduate Scholarship

Biomedical Sciences

Honours, Master's, Doctoral students and Postdoctoral Fellows registered in the Department of Integrative Biomedical Sciences. Value: variable Tenure: 1 year renewable

Head of Department of Integrative Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, UCT [email protected]

Kaplan Centre for Jewish Studies Award

Jewish Education, Welfare and other fields in Jewish Studies

Postgraduate and undergraduate awards Certain awards may be renewable. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

The Director Kaplan Centre Rachel Bloch House Engineering Mall Upper Campus Rondebosch [email protected]

Closing Date: 15 February

Katz, Pete Scholarship

Postgraduate Honours in Film and TV Studies or Film Theory and Practice

On merit or need or a combination of both. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

The Chair Pete Katz Scholarship Selection Committee Centre for Film and Media Studies UCT


Kluk, Ephraim Scholarship

International Law Postgraduate research at the University into international Law in respect of the concept of peace, justice and understanding between nations Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

By Nomination


Name of award



Kramer, Wilfred, Law Grant Local

Law Wilfred Kramer Law Grants are available for graduates in Law who enrol for approved higher post-graduate study in the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Town. In addition limited funds are available for students who wish to participate in an approved exchange programme at an overseas university; the students do part of the LLM coursework at an approved overseas university and the balance of coursework as well as the minor dissertation at UCT Law Faculty. Wilfred Kramer Law Scholarships are available to enable graduates in law of the University of Cape Town to pursue postgraduate studies in law at Cambridge University, England preferably (Trinity Hall) or elsewhere overseas. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year (renewable depending on satisfactory progress).

Mr Maurice Jacobs, Law Faculty Office, Kramer Law Building, UCT. Closing Date: 31 January and 15 June The direct link to the scholarships application form is as follows: (http://forms.uct.ac.za/studentadmin/law01.pdf)


Name of award



Law Faculty Master’s & Doctoral Research Scholarship

Law To encourage postgraduate research, every year the Law Faculty will make available four awards to suitable candidates for master's or doctoral degrees by thesis at UCT. This funding is to be regarded as a form of bridging finance to give students contemplating higher degrees the security of knowing that their financial needs will be met for the first year of their studies, which is a critical period in their progress. Successful candidates must also make application to the University Scholarships Committee and other appropriate sources for scholarship funding. Any award from external sources that takes financial support beyond the level of R170 000 per annum for a master's student or R220 000 per annum for a doctoral student will then be deducted from the scholarship granted by the Faculty. Value: R84 000 Tenure: One year (renewable, depending on satisfactory progress, once only).

Mr Maurice Jacobs, Law Faculty Office, Kramer Law Building, UCT. Closing Date 31 January and 15 June The direct link to the scholarships application form is as follows: (http://forms.uct.ac.za/studentadmin/law01.pdf)

Lipidology Lipidology in Medicine or Pathology

For postgraduate studies and research. For 1 year or shorter periods and renewable depending on funds.

Prof D Marais Chemical Pathology Clinical Laboratory Sciences 6.33 Falmouth Building, UCT Health Sciences Faculty, Anzio Rd Observatory 7925

Enquiries: Ms Chantal van Niekerk 021-4066192 [email protected]


Name of award



MacIver Scholarship

Fine Art Awarded to promising women students currently registered or accepted for study at Michaelis School of Fine Art on the basis of creative work at the school.

The Head Michaelis School of Fine Art UCT Email: Postgraduate Administrator: [email protected] Closing Date: 31 October or as advertised

Mammal Research Postgraduate Scholarship

Biological Sciences

Full-time Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral research on mammals. Awarded on merit, need and relevance of project to Department’s research. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable

The Head Department of Biological Sciences UCT

Consult supervisor at commencement of programme

Marine Biology Postgraduate Scholarship

Biological Sciences

Applications accepted from existing students after internal advertisement at the start of the year (typically in February). Awarded on merit, financial need and relevance to full-time Master's and Doctoral studies within the Marine Research Institute. Value: Variable. Tenure: 1 year

A/Prof Coleen Moloney, Director, Marine Research (MaRe) Institute, UCT Email: [email protected] Closing Date: Advertised each year

Materials Engineering Postgraduate Scholarship

Materials Engineering

Postgraduate research in Materials Engineering Awarded on merit and need. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable

The Head Centre for Materials Engineering UCT Consult The Director

Mechanical Engineering Scholarship

Mechanical Engineering

Scholarship may be awarded by specific research groups within the Department. Candidates should identify the relevant academic supervisor and apply directly to the prospective supervisor for scholarship support.

Apply to the relevant academic supervisor In the Department of Mechanical Engineering, UCT. There is no specific closing date.


Name of award



MTN Solution Space Scholarships

All disciplines Research focus for these scholarships must align with identified areas where research is required.

For Masters of Business Administration or MPhil Inclusive Innovation applicants or enrolled students at UCT GSB. Applicants will only be able to take up the MTN Solution Space Scholarship if successfully admitted to the UCT GSB programme. Applicants must be a citizen from an African country and a Permanent Resident for at least 1 year. Preference for applicants that fulfil financial need criteria. Awarded for one or maximum of two years and covers the full cost of tuition and registration fees at UCT GSB, as set by the business school. Additional funding on a discretionary basis is available. For example an economy-class travel allowance for Scholars travelling from their home country to the business school at the beginning and back home at the end of their degree programme, or to attend additional conferences or workshops, or conduct fieldwork and pilots.

For further information Gcobisa Maqanda MTN Solution Space Liaison Email: [email protected] Tel: +27 (0) 21 406 1430 Website: www.gsb.uct.ac.za/solutionspace MTN Solution Space UCT Graduate School of Business 8 Portswood Road Waterfront 8001 Closing date: 31 October

Prisman, David Travel Bursary

Anaesthetics UCT graduate Travel grant for postgraduate research in Anaesthetics Intermittent award Value: Up to R2 000 Tenure: 1 year

The Head Department of Anaesthetics UCT

No closing date

Roper, Margaret Scholarship

Physiotherapy Full-time Master’s and Doctoral students

Postgraduate Administrator: Cindy Lewis Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences F45 Old Main Building Groote Schuur Hospital Email: [email protected]


Name of award



Sauerman CV Post Stroke Therapy Bursary

Physiotherapy Full-time Master’s and Doctoral students

Postgraduate Administrator: Cindy Lewis Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences F45 Old Main Building Groote Schuur Hospital Email: [email protected]

Scientific Computing Scholarship

Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Biophysics and Chemical Physics

Master’s or Doctoral student registered for full-time studies. Scholarship may not be held by a salaried employee but may be held concurrently with other scholarships. Value: MSc – R70 000, PhD R100 000. Master’s in Computational Science (by dissertation) degree available from 2016

Scientific Computing Research Unit, Chemistry Department.

Application is to be made online at http://www.scientificomputing.uct.ac.za/ Email: [email protected]

No closing date

Simons, Jack Bursary

African Studies Students registered for Diploma and Honours in African studies with disadvantaged educational backgrounds Award will be based on financial need and academic merit. Maximum of R20 000 Tenure: 1 year

Office Manager Centre for African Studies Harry Oppenheimer Institute Building, Upper Campus UCT

[email protected]

Closing Date: 20 March each year

Sir William Solomon Memorial Scholarship

Law The scholarship is available for candidates taking research degrees in law by thesis only

Mr Maurice Jacobs, Law Faculty Office, Kramer Law Building, UCT, Closing Date: 31 January and 15 June The direct link to the scholarships application form is as follows: (http://forms.uct.ac.za/studentadmin/law01.pdf)

Sports Council Bursary

All disciplines offered at UCT

Applications should be made on the prescribed application form, available from the Director, Sports Recreation. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable

The Head Sports Recreation UCT



Name of award



Sprigg, Gordon Scholarship

Ornithology From Master’s to Doctoral level Value: Variable Tenure: 2 years maximum

The Director, Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, John Day Building, UCT. Applicants should submit a full CV, full academic transcripts and a statement of financial need. Email: [email protected] Closing Date: 28 February

Stern, Irma Scholarship

Fine Art Awarded to promising students currently registered/accepted for study at Michaelis School of Fine Art on basis of creative work at the School. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

The Head, Michaelis School of Fine Art, UCT Email: Postgraduate Administrator: [email protected] Closing Date: 31 October or as advertised

Stone, Joseph Bursary

Physics Postgraduate study in Experimental Physics Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

The Head Department of Physics UCT

No closing date Van der Gucht, Rosalie Scholarship

Drama Undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Drama at UCT Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

The Head Department of Drama UCT

van der Horst, Sheila Bursary

Economics Full-time Honours study in School of Economics Awards made on basis of merit and financial need Value: Up to R20 000 Tenure: 1 year

Graduate Administrator: Paula Bassingthwaighte Room 4.39, New School of Economics Building. Middle Campus [email protected]

Victoria League English Speech Bursary

Speech and Drama For approved course specialising in teaching of English Voice Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable

The Head Department of Drama Rosedale Building Hiddingh Campus UCT

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 1 March

White, Margaret Scholarship

Physiotherapy Full-time Master’s or Doctoral students for study overseas Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Postgraduate Administrator


Name of award



The Wilhelm Frank Trust

Engineering and/or areas of Science that are directly

South African citizens. Academically excellent students who intend to proceed with research in areas of study that will contribute to the development of engineering and related sciences in South Africa. For full-time study towards Master’s and Doctoral degrees Value: Master’s - R150,000 Doctoral – R220,000 Tenure: 1 year renewable

Applications must be submitted to Director, Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office, 3rd Level Otto Beit (Students Union) Building Upper Campus, University of Cape Town by no later than 30 December. Enquiries: [email protected]

Wood, Ted Bursary

Motor Engineering Postgraduate study related to the motor industry in a field specifically dealing with Motor Engineering Value: R6 000 Tenure: 1 year

The Head Department of Mechanical Engineering UCT

No closing date

Ziphelele Mbambo Memorial Scholarship

Exercise Science and Biokinetics

Awarded annually to full-time Honours, Master’s and Doctoral students registered at UCT. Academic merit, financial need and relevance to the research interests of the Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine will be taken into account. Students from a disadvantaged background will be prioritised

The Director, Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, UCT. Email: [email protected], Closing Date: 31 January

Contact Bongiwe Ndamane at the UCT Postgraduate Funding Office Telephone 021 650 3926 email [email protected]


E. Scholarships for International Graduates Applying From Abroad Name of award

Discipline Eligibility& conditions Value p.a. & Tenure


International Students' Scholarship (UCT Council)

All disciplines A limited number of scholarships are available annually for postgraduate study in any discipline at UCT. Variable conditions apply. Renewable for 1 year at Master’s and Doctoral level on satisfactory progress.

21Values: Honours – R25 000 Master’s – R30 000 Doctoral – R35 000

Application (Form 10C) can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/awards/international/

Closing Date: 31 July preceding year of study. Students who are eligible for renewals of awards made, may apply for such renewals by completing Form 10F, which can also be downloaded from URL: http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/awards/international/

Jagger, JW Trust and Centenary Scholarships

All disciplines A limited number of scholarships are available annually for postgraduate study in any discipline at UCT. Variable conditions apply Renewable for 1 year at Master’s and Doctoral level on satisfactory progress.



Closing Date: 31 July preceding year of study. Students who are eligible for renewals of awards made, may apply for such renewals by completing (Form 10F), which can also be downloaded from URL: http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/awards/international/

UCT Refugee Scholarships

All disciplines A limited number of scholarships are available annually for postgraduate study in any discipline at UCT. Variable conditions apply 1 year renewable at Master’s and Doctoral level on satisfactory progress



Closing Date: 31 July preceding year of study. Students who are eligible for renewals of awards made, may apply for such renewals by completing (Form 10F), which can also be downloaded from URL: http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/awards/international/

Contact UCT Postgraduate Funding Office, telephone (021) 650 2141/3629 Email [email protected] or [email protected]

NB: The University of Cape Town reserves the right to adjust the conditions and values of award

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F. Scholarships for UCT Staff Name of award



UCT Doctoral Staff Bursaries

All disciplines The Bursary is available to permanent, full-time, part-time* (see Notes 1 and 2 below) T2 and T3, PASS staff, Joint Staff (on Provincial and University conditions of service) and academic UCT staff members, who are registered, or who wish to register at the University of Cape Town to undertake formal developmental learning, towards the attainment of a PhD degree. The PhD studies to be undertaken must be done so in accordance with the UCT Study and Examination Leave Policy. The Bursary is limited to students who are registered, or who will register at UCT only. *Note 1: Permanent part-time staff working 20 hours per week or more are eligible for a full bursary (so that the award meets the staff member’s staff-rate PhD tuition fee). *Note 2: Permanent part-time staff working less than 20 hours or less per week are eligible for a pro-rated bursary. Tenure: The bursary is tenable for ONE year, which must be the first, second, third or fourth year of registration. Individuals who will register for a fifth year of PhD study, or beyond, are ineligible. Value: The value of the UCT Staff PhD Bursary is limited to a maximum of 25% of the total local university tuition fee for doctoral study

Applicants are required to complete form PG024 and to request his/her supervisor to complete Section C. Section C must also be signed by the Head of the Department. Form PG024 is available on line from: http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/forms.htm Applications must reach the Director, Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office UCT by no later than Closing date: 15 March 2017 (1st round of selection for 2017 and Renewal)

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Name of award



UCT Master’s Staff Bursaries

All disciplines The Bursary is available to permanent, full-time, part-time* (see Notes 1 and 2) T2 and T3, PASS staff, Joint Staff (on Provincial and University conditions of service) and academic UCT staff members, who are registered, or who wish to register at the University of Cape Town to undertake formal developmental learning, towards the attainment of a master’s degree. The Master’s studies to be undertaken must be done so in accordance with the UCT Study and examination Leave Policy. The Bursary is limited to students who are registered, or who will register at UCT only. *Note 1: Permanent part-time staff working 20 hours per week or more are eligible for a bursary up to the total amount available for the bursary (See Value below). *Note 2: Permanent part-time staff working less than 20 hours or less per week are eligible for a pro-rated bursary. Note 3: No appeals for additional funding can be considered due to limited funds and the wide range of fees for the various Master’s degrees. Tenure: The bursary is tenable for ONE year, which must be the first, second or third year of registration. Individuals, who will register for a fourth year of Master’s study, or beyond, are ineligible. Value: Up to a maximum of R15,000

Applicants are required to complete form PG025 and to request his/her supervisor or course convenor to complete Section C. Section C must also be signed by the Head of the Department. Form PG025 is available on line from: http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/forms.htm Applications must reach the Director, Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office UCT by no later than 15 March 2017 (1st round of selection for 2017 and Renewal)


G. Miscellaneous Awards and Prizes Name of award Discipline Eligibility & conditions

Value p.a. & Tenure Address to which to apply & closing date for application

Spirit of 68 All disciplines Applicants must be registered for a Masters or PhD degree at UCT. There is no restriction on nationality, race or gender of applicants. The award supports creative research initiatives by UCT students investigating innovations which could help to reduce poverty and social exclusion in South Africa. The value of the award is up to R10,000 towards research costs specified in the research proposal.

Applications must be submitted to Director, Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office, 3rd Level Otto Beit (Students Union) Building Upper Campus, University of Cape Town by no later than 15 April 2017. Clarify with LV is this award applied for in the preceding year? Perhaps we should not include a closing date and rather refer students to website

S2A3 Medal The S2A3 South African Association for the Advancement of Science annually offer a Medal to each South African university for award to the graduate who has presented the most outstanding Master’s thesis in one of the following fields: * Natural Sciences [e.g. Physics] * Chemical Sciences [e.g. Bio-chemistry] * Physical Sciences [e.g. Exploration Geophysics] * Biological Sciences [e.g. Microbiology, Genetics] * Agricultural Sciences [e.g. Plant genetics] * Medical Sciences [e.g. Virology, Pathology] * Engineering Sciences [e.g. Chemical, Mechanical] * Earth Sciences [e.g. Geology, Geography] * Environmental Sciences [e.g. Ecology] * Mathematical Sciences [e.g. Applied Mathematics] * Information Technology [e.g. Computer Science]

ONLY STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED FULL RESEARCH DEGREES ARE ELIGIBLE. DEGREES COMPLETED WITH A COURSEWORK COMPONENT CANNOT BE CONSIDERED. Selection of the medallist involves the evaluation and comparison of a number of theses by the Deans of participating Faculties. Heads of Departments are therefore requested to ensure that any nominee is not less than distinction standard and that the thesis produced is of exceptional quality.

Postgraduate Funding Office Stacey-Lee Harrison [email protected] 021 650 3040 Closing Date: November



SECTION 4

INDEPENDENTLY ADMINISTERED AWARDS FOR STUDY AT SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES

Candidates for postgraduate study are strongly urged to apply as widely as possible for awards administered by independent Donors and Trustees. The University is not in a position to keep detailed information and application forms for all awards offered by independent organisations, and candidates are required to apply directly to such organisations at the addresses indicated. Although the information appearing in this section is updated annually, awards offered by independent organisations may be subject to amendment and/or cancellation without prior notice. Intending candidates should also monitor notice boards and the press for any other opportunities.

Name of award



Beit Trust Scholarship

Master’s degree Please refer to our website www.beittrust.org.uk

[email protected]

Closing Date: 31 August

Blundell, Bob, Memorial Scholarship

Zoology or related discipline

Awarded on merit to a deserving undergraduate or postgraduate student in the Department of Zoology or related department, with emphasis on conservation in South Africa. Value: R10 000 Tenure: 1 year renewable

C J Geekie P O Box 158 Pretoria 0001

Closing Date: 31 December

Canon Collins Scholarships for postgraduate study in the UK or South Africa

Education, Justice (which includes Law, Economics, Politics and the Environment) and Arts and Humanities

Applicants must be applying for postgraduate studies and be a national of one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe. For study in the UK we offer fully funded scholarships (fees, travel, living costs). For study in South Africa we offer awards of R65,000-R100,000 p.a.

We manage or administer 12 different scholarship programmes, each with its own application process and closing date. Please see our website for details on how to apply: http://www.canoncollins.org.uk/scholarships.html If you query is not answered here you can email us at [email protected]


Name of award



Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa Bursary

Corrosion research & control

The Institute offers bursaries to outstanding students who undertake research in the field of corrosion and corrosion control. Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year renewable

The Secretary Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa Science Park P O Box 5656 Halfway House 1685

Closing Date: 30 September

DAAD/AIMS Scholarships (In Country/ In Region scholarship programme)

Mathematics, science or engineering subject with a significant mathematical component which will promote the regional training programme offered by AIMS

Applicants must be from Sub-Saharan countries (excluding South African nationals) and may not exceed the age of 36 by the date of nomination. Applicants are nominated by the Director of AIMS and must be eligible for Ph.D. registration at a South African university at the beginning of the year in which they wish the DAAD scholarship to commence. Applicants should be aware that this is not a full scholarship: In general, the scholarship will cover the tuition fees, living costs and other related costs of the programme. Awards are available for up to a maximum of three years.

African Institute of Mathematical Science (AIMS), Prof. Barry Green, Director 6-8 Melrose Road, Muizenberg, 7945, South Africa. E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.aims.ac.za Closing Date:15 November


Name of award



DAAD/ANSTI Scholarships (In Country/ In Region scholarship programme)

All subject areas of natural and engineering sciences, technological and mathematics disciplines can be considered except subjects in the field of humanities

Applicants must be from Sub-Saharan countries and may come from the member institutes of ANSTI and study at another member institute of ANSTI. They may not exceed the age of 36 by the date of application. Applicants are nominated by ANSTI and must be eligible for Doctoral or Master’s registration at a member institute of ANSTI outside their home country. Applicants should be aware that this is not a full scholarship: in general, the scholarship will cover the tuition fees and living costs. Awards are available for up to a maximum of 2 years (Master’s) and 3 years (Doctoral) respectively.

African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions (ANSTI) UNESCO Nairobi Office P.O. Box 30592 Nairobi Kenya

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ansti.org

Closing Date: 31 May

D'Ewes , Dudley Scholarship

Literature, Art, Music, Drama, Ballet, Environmental Studies, Conservation

Applicants must have completed an Honours degree and must be potential contributors to Cape cultural life. Value: R10 000 maximum Tenure: 1 year

The Secretary Cape 300 Foundation P.O Box 30087 Tokai 7966

For other awards see URL: www.cape300foundation.org.za

(Fax)086 219 7119


Closing Date: Last Friday in September


Name of award



Fuchs, Carl and Emily, Doctoral Scholarship

All disciplines Awarded to South African citizens only, for Doctoral studies based on academic achievement (minimum 75% at Master’s level), economic merit and leadership qualities, for full-time or part-time studies at a local university/university of technology. R100 000 per annum, awarded for 2 years, and renewed subject to satisfactory progress. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed by a selection panel; must agree to applying benefits of the research as part of a career based in South Africa.

Doctoral Scholarships, The Carl & Emily Fuchs Foundation, PO Box 1910, Halfway House, 1685 Enquiries: [email protected] Closing Date: Advertised by the Foundation during the 2nd semester of the academic year preceding the year of Doctoral studies. Awarded only every alternate year

Genesis Educational Foundation Trust Bursary (GEFT)

Economics The Genesis Educational Foundation Trust bursary is offered to postgraduate previously disadvantaged Economics, students studying towards their: Honours and Master’s degree in Economics. Students must have achieved a consistent average of 65% for undergraduate and Honours degrees. Genesis Analytics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference given to candidates from the Designated Groups, i.e. South African Indian, Coloured and African candidates, as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998. Approximately R80 000 per annum to cover fees and living allowance

Applications to be submitted online. Visit www.genesis-analytics.com for more information. Applications must include: A comprehensive CV, A copy of South African ID, A motivational letter, A full academic transcript, A writing sample such as term paper or mini dissertation. Closing Date: 7 August 2017 for the 2018 Academic year.


Name of award



Grahamstown Foundation Scholarships 1.Old Mutual Scholarship

English or related fields

Postgraduate study in English or related fields. Preference is given to Honours course students. Candidates will be selected on academic merit, qualities of character, motivation and field of study. Applicant must be a citizen of, and reside in South Africa. No other bursary, scholarship or paid appointment may be held without the agreement of the Foundation. Value: R10 000 Tenure: 1 year

Scholarships and Bursary Officer, Grahamstown Foundation, PO Box 304, Grahamstown, 6140 Email: [email protected]


2. Slater, WJB Postgraduate Scholarship in the Performing Arts

Arts Postgraduate study in the Performing Arts, Ballet, Speech and Drama, Music and Fine Art. Candidates will be selected on academic merit, qualities of character, motivation and field of study. Applicant must be a citizen of, and reside in South Africa. No other bursary, scholarship or paid appointment may be held without permission of the Foundation. Value: R4 000 Tenure: 1 year

Scholarships and Bursaries Officer Grahamstown Foundation PO Box 304 Grahamstown 6140



GreenMatter Postgraduate Fellowship

Biodiversity- related studies, with emphasis on a number of priority skills areas

Awarded on merit to South African citizens studying in biodiversity-related fields. Value: In 2017: R50 000 per year for Honours; R70 000 per year for Master’s; R90 000 per year for Doctoral Tenure: Master’s 2 years & Doctoral 3 years only.

For more information visit the website http://www.greenmatter.co.za/fellowship-calls


Name of

award

Discipline Eligibility & conditions

Value p.a. & Tenure

Address to which to apply &

closing date for application

Margaret

McNamara

Memorial

Fund

Educational grants

awarded to Females (25 years

and older) from

Developing Countries, enrolled

at the University of

Cape Town

The applicant must

plan to return to their countries

about two years

after completing use of the grant.

The applicants must be at

least 25 years of age. The applicant must be

financially needy.

The applicant must demonstrate satisfactory

academic performance.

The applicant must demonstrate that their field

of study will aid in

improving lives of women and children in the

developing world.

The applicant must have a record of service to women

and children.

Value: Unknown

Online Application forms are

available at www.mmmf-grants.org

Enquiries: [email protected].

Closing Date: August 2017

Mandela

Rhodes

Scholarship

Programme

Open South African citizens

under the age of 30 Minimum 70% for

Undergraduate major

subjects or Honours degree Full cost

Application from Postgraduate

Funding Office of the University of intended study

Closing Date:

Beginning to mid-June (depending on individual

universities)

Poliomyelitis

Research

Foundation

Bursary

Medical Virology Application form and rules available on web.

Application must be

accompanied by a two page curriculum vitae, details of

the proposed research

programme and a letter of motivation from the

Supervisor or Head of

Department

Values: BSc Hons – R20 000

Master’s – R40 000

Doctoral – R55 000 Tenure: 1 year renewable

for 2nd year

The Secretary Scientific Advisory Panel of the

Polio Research Foundation

c/o National Institute for Communicable Diseases

Private Bag X4

Sandringham 2131 Email: [email protected]

URL:www.prf.ac.za

Closing Dates: 28 February, 15 July and

15 October

mailto:[email protected]



http://www.prf.ac.za/


Name of award



SA Association Of Women Graduates 1. Pocock, Mary Agardh Award

Botany Natural Sciences or related studies (including Environmental studies)

For a female undertaking postgraduate studies and/or research. Value: R1 300 Tenure: 1 year

SAAWG Fellowship Secretariat, Post Suite 329, Private Bag x18, Rondebosch, 7701. Email:[email protected] Applications: submit between 1 January and 28 February. See website www.saawg.org for Application Form

2. SAAWG International Fellowship

All disciplines For a foreign female student enrolled with a South African university/university of technology undertaking postgraduate research. Value: R1 300 Tenure: 1 year


3. Smuts, Isie Research Grant

All disciplines For a female undertaking postgraduate studies and/or research. Value: R1 300 Tenure: 1 year


4. Stoneman, Bertha Memorial Award

Botany, Natural Sciences or related studies (including Environmental Studies)

For a female undertaking postgraduate studies and/or research. Value: R2 500 Tenure: 1 year



Name of award



SA Planning Institution Bursary & Scholarship

City & Regional Planning/ Development Planning

(1) Students who have completed the first year of City & Regional Planning (Annual Merit Bursary) (2) Postgraduate study in City and Regional Planning on basis of need and merit, and in the RDP spirit of accessible education

Annual RDP scholarship value determined annually.

The Secretary SA Planning Institution P O Box 2244 Pinegowrie 2123


Applications must be supported by the Head of the Planning School where the student is registered.

SA WISE Angus Scholarship

Science Engineering

Sub-Saharan black woman graduate with an excellent academic record Awarded for study at Honours (4th year) level in any field of natural science or engineering. Successful applicants should become actively involved in SA WISE.

Application to:

Please complete the online application. Application Form and further information is available at

URL: www.sawise.org.za


SA WISE Hope Scholarship

Science and Engineering (Medical fields included).

Female students entering Honours degree/4th year of study with an academic average of over 65%, pursuing study in the areas of science and engineering (medical fields included). Candidates must exhibit outstanding personal qualities and a strong desire to make a contribution to their respective fields and to society at large. Candidates must be South African. Preference given to a candidate experiencing financial difficulty or distress.

Value: R10 000 Tenure: for 1 year of full-time study

Application to: SA WISE Hope Scholarships Committee PO BOX 34085 Rhodes Gift 7707

URL: www.sawise.org.za

Accompanying documents: Submit a covering letter of motivation, a detailed CV (including the contact details of 2 academic referees), a certified copy of all university results to date, and a certified ID copy. Ensure that a working email address is provided with your CV. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.



Name of award



South African Association for Learning & Educational Differences (SAALED)

Specialised Education and related fields

Restricted to South Africans who are qualified, experienced teachers or therapists wishing to study in the field of specialised education and return to the field. Value: R6 000 Tenure: 1 year

National Manager SAALED PO Box 55023 Northlands Johannesburg 2116 Email: [email protected]


Steyn, Zerilda Memorial Trust Bursary

Subject to approval Graduate for further studies in the field of care of the aged Annual awards for local study

Value: R1 500 Tenure: Maximum 2 years

Age-In-Action PO Box 2335 Cape Town 8000

No closing date

Stiglingh Memorial Bursary

Natural Sciences, Medicine

Full-time or part-time studies in Natural Sciences and Medicine from second year of study. Public servants and their dependents/children who have been employed for at least 12 months or members of the Public Servants Association are eligible to apply. Value: Minimum of R3 000 per annum to a maximum of R10 000 (based on available funds) Tenure: 1 year.

Postgraduate Funding Office, UCT. Applications should include: Letter of application, full CV, certified copies of academic record. URL: www.psa.co.za Closing Date: 15 October. Applicants must, where applicable, submit proof of membership of PSA


Name of award



Telluride Association Miller Sidgwick Exchange Scholarship

All disciplines All graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) students at UCT

This 1-year scholarship includes an approximately US$5 000 living stipend, free room and board at the Michigan Branch of Telluride Association, health insurance, round-trip travel between Cape Town and Ann Arbor, MI, the opportunity to conduct research with an advisor at the University of Michigan, and the ability to audit graduate–level courses at the University of Michigan. Note that no credit can be granted by the University of Michigan for this exchange.

Application instructions and due dates will be available at www.tellurideassociation.org Please write to [email protected] or more information and/or to express interest in the scholarship.

Union of Jewish Women of South Africa Postgraduate Bursary

Social Services For female South African citizens holding a suitable first degree or in the final year of study for a first degree

For advanced study towards rendering social science service to the South Afican community. (Selection Committee awards Toni Saphra bursaries)

Value: Variable Tenure : 1 year renewable

The Bursaries Office Union of Jewish Women of SA P O Box 87556 Johannesburg 2000

Enquiries for forms Closing Date: 1 March to 31 July Written Enquiries

Closing Date: 31 August for return of completed application.

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SECTION 5

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (IN SOUTH AFRICA AND ABROAD)

Postdoctoral Research Fellows should apply in the first instance to relevant departments for independent donor fellowships. Candidates should have received their Doctoral degrees in the last five years of applying for the Fellowship.

Name of award



Forster, Georg Research Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers

All academic disciplines

Programme for highly- qualified scientists and scholars from emerging and developing countries who completed their doctorates less than 4 years ago. Sponsoring long-term research stays (6-24 months, at research institutions in Germany. Own choice of academic host and research project. The subject of research proposal must be of relevance to development. Provisions: monthly fellowship of 2 650 EUR, lump sum for travel expenses, family allowances, language course, and tailored alumni sponsorship opportunities

Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany P O Box 427, Cape Town, 8000 Or Directly to the Foundation: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Jean-Paul Str. 12, 53173, Bonn, Germany Email: [email protected] No closing date

Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar programs Fulbright African Research Scholar Program

All Disciplines For: Postdoctoral Research (3-10 months)

Website: https://za.usembassy.gov Email: [email protected] Opens: May Closing Date 01 November

Fulbright Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship

Sustainable development, Democratic Institution Building, Education, Public Health (see sub-categories for above areas)

For: Accomplished, mid-career professionals (with a minimum 4-year Bachelor’s degree) for a year of practical, professional development experiences and non-degree academic study

https://za.usembassy.gov Opens: April Closes: July

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Name of award



Fulbright Scholar in Residence

Varies For: Professionals with a PhD degree, to Lecture/research/community outreach on US campus (non-degree) (3-10 months)

Website: https://za.usembassy.gov Email: [email protected] Opens: May Closing Date 01 November

Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers

All academic disciplines

Programme for highly- qualified scientists and scholars from emerging and developing countries who completed their doctorates less than 4 years ago. Sponsoring long-term research stays (6-24 months, at research institutions in Germany. Own choice of academic host and research project. Provisions: monthly fellowship of 2 650 EUR, lump sum for travel expenses, family allowances, language course.

Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany P O Box 4273 Cape Town 8000 Or

Directly to the Foundation: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Jean-Paul Str. 12 53173 Bonn Germany Email: [email protected]

No closing date

Killam, Izaak Walton Postdoctoral Fellowship

All disciplines Postdoctoral study at Dalhousie. Qualifying applicants should recently have completed a Doctoral degree at a recognised university and should not hold a permanent academic position.

Annual $44 000 plus travel and research grants

Tenable for 2 years.

Information Co-ordinator, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Henry Hicks Building Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3H 4H6

URL: http://killamtrusts.dal.ca/apply/ postdoctoralfellows


Leon, Claude Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship

Science, Engineering and Medical Science

R275 000 p.a. for two years, renewable after the first year. Conference grant to present at international conferences of R45 000 in the second year. PhD no older that 5 years

Applications must be made via the institution not directly to the Foundation. Institutions have their own internal closing dates but applications must have reached the Foundation by 31 May each year. Closing date: Internal 15 May External: 31 May


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22NRF – Freestanding Awards: Local Postdoctoral


South African citizens and permanent residents as well as international candidates. Applicants must have obtained their PhD degree within 5 (five) years of submitting an application to the NRF; Applicants still in progress should complete their Doctoral degree by December of the application to the NRF Postdoctoral Fellowships for research in South Africa (3 years funding) R155 000 p.a. plus R45 000 contribution towards research expenses Successful candidates are eligible for travel grant of up to R15 000, for local travel, and up to R45 000, for international travel. The travel maybe used to contribute towards the costs of attending local or international conferences; workshops; visiting a laboratory or; any other activity that supports the beneficiaries’ research training. This is the maximum amount permitted over the tenure of the Fellowship. Renewable

Applications to be done online as follows https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za Please check the PGFO electronic notice board http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/notice/ Closing Date: June Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the Postgraduate Funding Office Renewals to be submitted on: https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za

NB: 1. Closing dates for NRF are provisional; please contact the Postgraduate Funding Office to confirm actual closing dates. 2. In all cases, specific NRF conditions apply.

3. The NRF reserves the right to adjust values of awards22


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23NRF - Free-Standing Awards: Abroad Postdoctoral

Natural Sciences; Engineering; Technology; Social Science; and Humanities.

South African citizens and permanent residents only. Applicants must have obtained their PhD degree from South African institution within 5 (five) years of submitting an application to the NRF; Applicants still in progress should complete their Doctoral degree by December of the application to the NRF Full-time Postdoctoral research overseas US$26 000 per annum In addition the NRF will cover the cost of: -A single economy airfare for travel to the country in which the postdoctoral studies will be undertaken; and -A single economy airfare to return to South Africa upon completion of the postdoctoral research abroad

CV and Applications to be done online as follows: https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za Closing Date: June Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the Postgraduate Funding Office Renewal applications to be submitted online https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za



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24NRF - Innovation Awards: Postdoctoral






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25NRF Scarce Skills for Postdoctoral Fellows

Financial sector: Accounting, Auditing, Statistics, Actuarial Science Biological sciences: Biotechnology Physical sciences: Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Geology, Computer Science, Information systems, Chemistry Engineering: (all fields) Sector specific: Agricultural Sciences, Transportation Studies, Tourism, Demography


Applications to be done online as follows: https://nrfsubmission.nrf.nrf.ac.za/ External Closing Date: July Renewals to be submitted 3months prior to end of the 1st or 2nd year. https://nrfsubmission.nrf.nrf.ac.za/

NRF Square Kilometre Array(SKA): Postdoctoral Fellowship

Research focus for this fellowship must align very closely with specific areas of MeerKAT and SKA science technology where research is required.

Postdoctoral research in South Africa R350 000 (Stipend) In addition to the above award, the NRF will consider requests for a travel grant up to a maximum value of R35 000 p/a to attend a conference locally or abroad. Further fellows may apply for a once-off equipment grant of up to R55 000 for duration of i.e. one piece of computer equipment. The award of these funds is not automatic, but is considered on application.

Application forms available from NRF website can be downloaded from https://skagrants.nrf.ac.za Closing Date: July or August Exact date is not available at the time of printing this booklet. Please source the exact date from the Postgraduate Funding Office Please contact Postgraduate Funding Office for Internal Closing Date. Renewal applications to be submitted online https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za



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Smuts Memorial Botanical Fellowship

Biological Sciences Postdoctoral applicants who have exhibited proficiency in independent research, to undertake study in systematic botany and geographical distribution of South African flora

Open to all nationalities

Value: Up to R190 000

Tenure: One year, renewable for one year on satisfactory progress

Application package to The Head Department of Biological Sciences UCT


URC Postdoctoral Fellowship

All disciplines All South African and foreign candidates are eligible, but preference will be given to applicants who graduated with the doctoral degree from universities other than UCT. No restriction on any particular discipline or field of research, but applications from individuals from other African countries and from women and black researchers will be given preference. The fellowship is tenable for two years, subject to submission of a satisfactory progress report and valued at R220,000 per annum and include relocation expenses.

Application available online at: http://www.uct.ac.za/research/pgfo/offered/ and from the PGFO.

Closing Date: 20 August

Weizmann Institute of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship

Life Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry

Graduate with Doctoral or equivalent research experience

Stipend, relocation and travel allowances

One year with possible extension to 2nd and 3rd year.

Tenable at Weizmann Institute of Science

Program’s email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 5 January

Closing Date: 15 July

URL: http://www.fgs.org.il/en/article.php?id=10

Contact Stacey Moses or Bongiwe Ndamane at Postgraduate Funding Office telephone (021) 650 5065 or 021-650 3926 e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]

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SECTION 6

INDEPENDENTLY ADMINISTERED AWARDS FOR STUDY AT OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES

The University is not in a position to keep detailed information and application forms for all awards offered by independent organisations, and applicants should write direct to such organisations at the addresses indicated. Although the information appearing in this section is updated annually, awards offered by independent organisations are subject to amendment without prior notice. Intending candidates should also monitor notice boards and the press for any other potential opportunities.

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AAUW International Fellowship

All disciplines Online applications and instructions for the following academic year are available August 1. The following fellowships are available: -Master’s/First Professional Degree Fellowship -Doctoral Fellowship -Postdoctoral Fellowship See application instructions for additional details.

URL: [email protected] December 1 http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards

Adams, Cecil John Travelling Fellowship

Medicine or Medical Science

Only for overseas study or research

Must have lived in South Africa for 3 years prior to application and must undertake to return to South Africa for at least 3 years after completion of research. Must be under 34 years of age.

The Trustees P O Box 86 Cape Town 8000

Closing Date: 31 August Natalie Sissing

Alberta University Awards

All disciplines Please refer to our website: http://uofa.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/awards-and-funding

[email protected]

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Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

See website for further information on fields of study offered in the 3 schools of AIT, namely:

1. School of Engineering and Technology (www.set.ait.asia)

2. School of Environment, Resources and Development (www.serd.ait.asia)

3. School of Management (www.som.ait.asia)

For development of highly qualified and committed professionals who will play a leading role in the sustainable development of the region and its integration into the global economy. For candidates who wish to register for Master’s and Doctoral degrees at AIT.

Information on Financial Assistance is at: http://www.ait.asia/AIT/admissions/Current_Scholarships

Postal Address: Admissions and Scholarships Unit Asian Institute of Technology P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, THAILAND

Street Address: Admissions and Scholarships Unit Asian Institute of Technology 58 Moo 9, Km. 42, Paholyothin Highway Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 THAILAND

Central website: http://www.ait.asia

Email: [email protected] Phone:(66-2)524-5031-33 Fax:(66-2)524-6326

Cambridge University Awards 1. Whitelock, Dorothy, Studentship

Anglo-Saxon, Norse, Celtic

For graduate study in the Departments of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic No stipend £450 for 2013/2014 1 year renewable

Dr J Quinn Newnham College, Cambridge CB3 9DF

Closing Date: 1 June

2. Newnham College Research Fellowships

Normally one Science and one Humanities and Social Sciences Research Fellowship offered each year.

Women candidates who have made substantial progress with doctoral research at the time of application. Stipendiary or non-stipendiary 3 years. Stipend from £18 500 upwards. Tenure is three years.

The Principal's Secretary Newnham College, Cambridge CB3 9DF

URL: www.newn.cam.ac.uk/joining-newnham/research-fellowships

Tel 44 (0) 12 2333 0469 Fax 44 (0) 12 2335 9155

[email protected] Closing Date: November (for appointment with effective from the following October)


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3. Peterhouse Research Studentship

All disciplines Must be graduates by August and wish to read for a doctoral degree at Cambridge. £9 290 is being paid for maintenance for 2010/2011 on top of college and university fees. Award only tenable at Peterhouse.

The Senior Tutor Peterhouse, Cambridge CB2 1RD

Closing Date: 1 April

4. Emmanuel College Funding

All disciplines Please refer to our website http://www.emma.cam.ac.uk/admissions/graduates/funding/

http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/

5. Tapp, WM Research Studentships in Law

Law Qualified nationals of any country. Fees and maintenance, 3 years maximum tenable. Tenable at Gonville & Caius College

Tutorial Office, Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, CB2 1TA. Email: [email protected] Closing Date: 31 December

Cambridge Commonwealth European & International Trust - Various Scholarships

All disciplines South African citizens of outstanding academic merit, to pursue courses of study or research at the University of Cambridge (an offer of admission must be received before an application for funding can be considered)

Cambridge Commonwealth European & International Trust, 53 -54 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HX, United Kingdom. URL: www.cambridgetrust.org Email: [email protected]

Chevening Scholarship

Any Master’s programme offered in UK

Applicants must hold equivalent of an upper second class honours degree Must have completed 2 years work or equivalent experience and be able to satisfy the minimum English language requirement.

URL:www.chevening.org Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Commonwealth Scholarships 1.United Kingdom

All disciplines Applicants of highest calibre for Master’s and Doctoral study in the UK. Applicants should have graduated with a first degree after September 1992

Please refer the Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office website for the Internal Closing Date http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/


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2.New Zealand All disciplines Honours, Master’s and Doctoral students

Doctoral students must have a minimum standard of Upper 2nd class Honours

Please refer the Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office website for the Internal Closing Date http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/

Cohen, Sam, (Windhoek) Scholarship

All disciplines South African and Namibian citizens Matric certificate essential and acceptance at university/college in Israel. Knowledge of Hebrew recommended.

Contribution towards tuition fees only 1 year renewable Tenable at universities and colleges in Israel.

Bursaries Committee SA Zionist Federation P O Box 46319 Orange Grove 2119

Closing Date: 31 July

The Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme, University of Oxford, UK

All Humanities subjects, for graduate study, with the exception of studio-based Fine Art

Around ten scholarships are offered every year, for Master’s or Doctoral study at Oxford in any discipline of Humanities. The scholarships pay all university and college fees (at overseas rates where necessary) for the full duration of the student’s course, and provide a generous stipend. Scholars are also provided with study space in 'Ertegun House' in central Oxford. Please see website for eligibility criteria: http://www.ertegun.ox.ac.uk/ .

Ertegun House, 37a St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3LD, UK. Closing date: 20 January for 2017. Full details at http://www.ertegun.ox.ac.uk/application-process

FirstRand/ Laurie Dippenaar Postgraduate International Scholarship

All disciplines Academically excellent South African citizens, preferably younger than 35 years. Should have applied to and been accepted by an internationally recognised overseas university for postgraduate study. Students who are or have been studying overseas will not be considered. Excellence is the only criterion. Value: R750 000 per scholarship

Email: [email protected] URL: www.firstrand.co.za Closing Date: Thursday 23 February


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Firstrand Oxford African Studies Scholarship

MSc in African Studies at the University of Oxford

Academically excellent South African citizens, preferably younger than 35 years. Should have applied to and been accepted by by Oxford University, for a MSc in African Studies. Students who are or have been studying overseas will not be considered. Excellence in the only criterion. Value: Full Scholarship

Email: [email protected] URL: www.firstrand.co.za Closing Date: Thursday 23 February

Flanagan, Patrick & Margaret, Scholarship

All disciplines Postgraduate women of exceptional academic merit and personal qualities. Value: R450 000 maximum 2 years. Tenable preferably at Oxford, Cambridge, St Andrews, Trinity College, Edinburgh

Postgraduate Funding, Research Office, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, 6140. Tel: 046 603 8755 Email: [email protected] Closing Date: 1 August

Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships Fulbright Student Program

All disciplines except MBA and the Medical Fields

For: Masters and PhD degree study or 1 academic year, non-degree research (while registered for PhD at a SA Higher Education Institution)

URL:https://za.usembassy.gov Email: [email protected] Opens: February Closing Date: end April

Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant

English teacher who is a isiZulu speaker

For: Professional teachers (with a minimum 4-year Bachelor’s degree) to teach/assist with isiZulu lessons in the US while taking 2 courses per semester (1 academic year)

URL:https://za.usembassy.gov Opens: May Closing Date: end July

Glasgow University Scholarships 1. Barclay, William Memorial Scholarship

Divinity Graduate in theology from a university outside the UK, for full-time study or research in the School of Divinity Variable (maximum £5 000) 1 session Tenable at University of Glasgow.

Theology and Religious Studies Professor David Jasper R304 Level 3 4 The Square Glasgow G12 8QQ


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2. Blair , Marion (New Kilpatrick) Scholarship

Divinity Applicants from Church of Scotland or overseas churches historically linked with the Church of Scotland, for study leading to a degree at University of Glasgow Approximately £1 500 1 session; tenable at University of Glasgow


3. Gebbie, TWT Scholarship

Divinity Postgraduate study in the Faculty of Divinity, leading to a degree at the University of Glasgow Approximately £1 000 1 session; tenable at University of Glasgow


4. University of Glasgow Postgraduate Scholarship

All disciplines At least upper 2nd class Honours degree or equivalent Approximately £6 000 plus home fees of £2 940 3 years Tenable at University of Glasgow (A minimum of 27 scholarships is awarded annually.)

Scholarships Administrator, Student Recruitment & Admissions Service, University of Glasgow Glasgow G128QQ http://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/ Closing Date: Medicine, Science – 31 January Closing Date: Arts, Divinity Veterinary Medicine – 28 February Closing Date: Education, Engineering, Law and Financial Studies, Social Sciences – 31 March

Goodenough College Bursary Sir Abraham Bailey Entry Scholarship

Any full time postgraduate course

Goodenough College offers a number of Entry Scholarships for new candidates which are offset against accommodation charges. The Sir Abraham Bailey scholarship is designed specifically for South African nationals with a preference given to previous Abraham Bailey Bursars. There are also other Entry Scholarships available. Allocations are made on the basis of financial need.

http://www.goodenough.ac.uk/students/entry-scholarships-financial-assistance Entry scholarship applications closing date is 30 June every year. Applications must be submitted online as part of main application to join Goodenough College.


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Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bursary

All disciplines Variable

Further postgraduate studies in Italy. Certified knowledge of Italian compulsory only for courses to be taught in Italian. Certified knowledge of English compulsory for courses to be taught in English. Annual awards up to 9 months renewable. Tenable at any approved institution.

Istituto Italiano di Cultura - Pretoria, 803 George Avenue, Arcadia, 0083, Pretoria URL: www.iicpretoria.esteri.it Email: [email protected]

Killam, Izaac Walton Awards Killam, Izaak Walton Pre-Doctoral Scholarship

All disciplines Master’s or Doctoral students Canadian and non-Canadians $20 000 Master’s $25 000 Doctoral Tenable: 2 years for Master’s 3 years for Doctoral

Killam Administrator Faculty of Graduate Studies, Henry Hicks Academic Administration Building Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3H 4H6

Request admission forms as early as possible, Mid February

URL:www.dalgrad.dal.ca McMaster University Awards 1. McMaster University Teaching Assistantship

All disciplines For study leading to Master’s or Doctorate Annual award Canadian $8 440 at Master’s level 3 year renewable at Doctoral level Tenable at McMaster

McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M2. Canada By nomination of McMaster department

2. McMaster Graduate Scholarship

All disciplines Eligibility, conditions and tenure as above Variable $1 000-$24 000

McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M2. Canada By nomination of McMaster department

3. McMaster Research Scholarship

Health Science Engineering

Eligibility and tenure as above Variable $3 000 - $18 000



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4. Other Endowed Scholarships

All disciplines Eligibility and tenure as above Variable $500 - $24 000


Mears, Nan Scholarship

Arts, Law, Humanities

Graduates who matriculated from Rondebosch Boys' High School. For study at Emmanuel College, Cambridge.

The Secretary, Rondebosch Old Boys' Union, P O Box 731, Rondebosch, 7701 Email:[email protected] Closing Date: 30 April

Notre Dame Human Rights - Law

For study toward LLM or JSD degree from Notre Dame University. Tuition, living and travel allowance maintenance grant 1 year. Tenable at Notre Dame Law School, Indiana, USA

Financial Aid & Scholarships Office, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag X 3, Wits, 2050. Closing Date: 15 January

Notre Dame Human Rights LLM Scholarship

Law Up to full tuition for the one-year LLM (Master’s of Laws) in international human rights law at Notre Dame Law School, USA

Applications are on-line Further details: www.humanrights.nd.edu Closing Date: 15 January

Oxford Nuffield Medical Fellowship

Clinical Medicine & Medical Science

Medical school graduates at South African universities with research experience and potential for academic growth

Stipend, housing allowance, return travel, baggage and in-course travel 2 years, possibly a 3rd tenable at Oxford

Ms Faiza Pierce Email: [email protected]

Closing date advertised (usually 30 April each second year)

Princeton University Awards University Fellowship

All disciplines Princeton guarantees funding for its regularly enrolled, degree-seeking Ph.D. candidates for all years of regular program enrollment, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance

More information about applying to Princeton and the programs available can be found at: http://gradschool.princeton.edu/admission/applying-princeton Information about the costs and funding for students accepted to a Ph.D. program can be found at: http://gradschool.princeton.edu/costs-funding


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Queensland University Awards 1. Internationa

l Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) and UQ Centennial Scholarship (UQCent)

All disciplines The IPRS and UQ Centennial scholarships are awarded competitively based on merit, to international students of exceptional research potential undertaking a research higher degree

URL: http://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/international-postgraduate-research-scholarship-iprs-and-uq-centennial-scholarship Email: [email protected]

2. UQ International Scholarship (UQI)

All disciplines The UQI scholarships are awarded competitively, based on merit, to outstanding international students undertaking a research higher degree.

URL: http://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/uq-international-scholarship-uqi Email: [email protected]

Rhodes Trust Scholarships 1. Southern Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and Swaziland. Tenable at Oxford University

All disciplines Applicants to be ordinarily resident in and to have lived for at least 5 years, within the period of 10 years immediately preceding the date of application, in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, or Swaziland; to be over 19 and under 25 years on 1 October 2017; and have a first degree acceptable to Oxford. The Trustees have specially extended the age limit by three years for MB ChB applicants who are doing medical internships. Tenable at Oxford University

The General Secretary, Postnet suite 296, Private Bag X8, Northriding, 2162 Tel: (011)794 4693 Fax: 086 606 2545 Email: [email protected] URL:www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk Closing Date: 15 August


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2. Zimbabwe Rhodes Scholarship

All disciplines Students between 19 and 25 years on 1 October 2017 and completed 5 years of education in Zimbabwe between ages 9-20 years. Exemption of the age limit (to age 27 years) may be applied for candidates who are due to complete an MBChB degree. Applicants must have sufficient academic standing to complete a Bachelors degree before 1 October of the year in which the scholarship is taken up.

The Secretary Zimbabwe Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee Suite 1, West End Clinic 13 Baines Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe Email: [email protected] Closing Date: 15 August

Rondebosch Overseas Scholarship

All disciplines Graduates who matriculated from Rondebosch Boys’ High School For further study at an overseas university. Awarded when funds available. Tenable at any approved institution.

Treasurer Rondebosch Overseas Scholarships Rondebosch Boys High School Old Boys Union P O Box 731 Rondebosch 7701 or Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 30 April

Rotary Peace Fellowship

Peace and conflict resolution studies

Graduates in appropriate disciplines with relevant work experience. For Master’s degree studies at one of seven overseas universities with a view to final employment in related areas whilst being an ambassador of goodwill for South Africa while overseas. Full basic cost of tuition and accommodation for duration of studies plus return travel costs

URL: https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/get-involved/exchange-ideas/peace-fellowships

Closing Date: 31 May to your Rotary district


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Studio Art Centres International (SACI) Awards 1. Gillian Award

Fine Arts Female artist with demonstrated artistic achievement and who will be attending in both the Fall and Spring terms. Award offers unique opportunity to an aspiring fine artist to live and work in Florence, Italy, utilising resources of SACI. Value $3 000

Studio Art Centers International 50 Broad Street, Suite 1617 New York, NY 10004 – 2372 USA Email: [email protected] URL: www.saci-florence.edu Closing Date: 15 March for Fall term Closing Date: 15 October for Spring term

2. Meredith, Anna K, Scholarship

Fine Arts An award of $2 000 for undergraduate study in a Fall or Spring term

Studio Art Centers International 50 Broad Street, Suite 1617 New York, NY 10004–2372 USA Email: [email protected] URL: www.saci-florence.edu Closing Date: 15 March for Fall term Closing Date: 15 October for Spring term

3. Smith, Clare Brett, Scholarship

Photography Awarded for photography study. Value $1 000



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4. International Incentive Awards

Fine Arts To encourage participation in study-abroad programs by members of traditionally under represented ethnic and racial groups and other minority groups. Applicants should be either sophomores or juniors with a demonstrated ability in the studio arts and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Up to two scholarships of $1,500 will be awarded for the Fall and Spring terms.


5. Jules Maidoff Scholarship

Fine Arts Named after the founder and director emeritus of SACI. This is a $2,500 tuition scholarship and is offered only on the basis of exceptional talent and need.

Studio Art Centers International 50 Broad Street, Suite 1617 New York, NY 10004–2372 USA


URL: www.saci-florence.edu

Closing Date: 15 March for Fall term Closing Date: 15 October for Spring term

6. Lele Cassin Scholarship

Video Awards $1,000 per term to a student with ability in video production. Applicants should submit a short video (no longer than 5 minutes).






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7. SACI Alumni Heritage Scholarship

Fine Arts $1,500 is awarded in the Fall and Spring term to the son or daughter of a SACI alum. A student can receive this scholarship for one term only. Students must fulfill the same requirements as other SACI scholarship applicants. In addition, they must submit a statement indicating the name of the parent who attended SACI and the dates of his or her attendance.





8. Roundtrip Tickets to Florence

Fine Arts Two free roundtrip tickets to Florence are made possible by an anonymous donor for students who attend SACI in the Spring term. Valid only on SACI’s Spring term group flight from New York, these tickets are awarded as part of the SACI scholarship competition.





Smithsonian Fellowship

Animal behaviour, Ecology, Environmental Science, Anthropology including Archaeology, Astrophysics, Astronomy, Earth Science*, Art, Art History, American History, Cultural studies, Material Conservation

Merit based awards for resident graduate and postgraduate students

Graduates $6 500 Predoctoral $30 000 Postdoctoral $45 000 Senior Postdoctoral $35 000

Graduate 10 weeks Predoctoral 3-12 months Postdoctoral 3-12 months Senior Postdoctoral 3-12 months

Tenable at Smithsonian

Smithsonian Institution Office of Fellowships and Internships 470 L’Enfant Plaza, Suite 7102 MRC 902 PO Box 37012 Washington DC 20013–7012 Tel: 202 633 7070


URL: www.si.edu/research+study

Closing Date: 15 January

*Other disciplines: Paleobiology, Evolutionary and Systematic Biology, History of Science and Technology, History of Art (especially American, Contemporary, African and Asian Art, Twentieth Century American Crafts, and Decorative Arts) Social and Cultural History of the United States, Folk life


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Tetley and Lupton Scholarship for International Students

All disciplines International students wishing to undertake a 1-year full-time Master’s degree at the University of Leeds. Value full cost of academic fees.

Candidates should visit the website www.scholarships.leeds.ac.uk for further information and an application form. Email: [email protected] Closing Date: Check the website for details.

Van Staveren Scholarship, South African College School

All disciplines Male South African citizens or British subjects who are unmarried and who has been a resident in South Africa for at least 5 years. Candidates must have spent 3 years prior passing the NSC examination at the South African College High School (SACS). Candidates must be younger than 25 years of age on 1 October of year of selection. Candidates must have completed their first degree, at a South African university, by the October of the year for which they would be elected. Awarded every 2 years, funds permitting. Last awarded in 2016 for study in 2017. R250 000 per annum for two years.

Van Staveren Selection Committee, c/o Headmaster South, African College High School, Private Bag, Newlands, 7725 Closing Date: 15 August Email address: [email protected]

Wahl, Robert and Cecily, Scholarship

All disciplines Men and Women graduates. Not less than R1 200 and not more than ⅔ of the Rhodes Scholarship. 2 years for Bachelors or Master’s degree & 3 years for Doctorate. Tenable at Universities of Cambridge, Oxford or London

The Manager, FNB Trust Services, Private Bag X5, Menlo Park, 0102. Email: [email protected] Closing Date: 30 December

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SECTION 7

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ON EXAMINATION RESULTS BY UCT

Applications are not invited for the scholarships described in section 7. As and when they become available for award, they are offered without application to the most outstanding UCT graduates. All students who complete Bachelors, Honours or Master’s degrees at UCT in June or December and who display outstanding academic performance are considered by the individual Faculties. Recipients of these scholarships are notified of their awards each year in December. The scholarships are awarded to encourage full-time study towards higher degrees, and may be held concurrently with other awards. Recipients who do not enrol at UCT for higher full-time degrees qualify to hold these scholarships only in an honorary capacity. The scholarships appearing in this section will be reflected on recipients' academic records. Name of award


Value p.a. & Tenure

Adcock-Ingram Scholarship

Pharmacology Awarded annually to outstanding graduate completing MBChB or other appropriate UCT medical degree for postgraduate study in Pharmacology

Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year Tenable at UCT Department of Pharmacology

Bender Memorial Scholarship

Hebrew Studies Awarded on general academic ability and not exclusively on knowledge of Hebrew

Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year Tenable at Hebrew and Jewish Studies section, UCT

Broeksma, Albertonie Herman Scholarship

Commerce Graduate obtaining 1st class Honours degree or Master’s degree with distinction. Recipient must be under 30 years and must register at UCT for a higher degree. The scholarship may be deferred by a student who has to complete compulsory community service.

Value: R10 000 Tenure: 1 year Tenable at UCT

Requests for deferral must be in writing

Centlivres Scholarship

EBE Graduate obtaining 1st class Honours degree or Master’s degree with distinction. Recipient must be under 30 years and must register at UCT for a higher degree. The scholarship may be deferred by a student who has to complete compulsory community service.

Value: R10 000 Tenure: 1 year Tenable at UCT Requests for deferral must be in writing

Chapman, Myra Postgraduate Scholarship

Music Awarded on merit on recommendation of Board of the Faculty of Music.

Value: Variable Tenure: 2 years maximum Tenable at UCT or overseas institution

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Name of award


Value p.a. & Tenure

De Villiers-Smuts Scholarship

Humanities Graduate obtaining a BA Honours/BSocSc degree in the 1st class. Recipient must be under 30 years and must register at UCT for a higher degree. The scholarship may be deferred by a student who has to complete compulsory community service.



Gorfinkel, Max Memorial Scholarship

Humanities Graduate obtaining 1st class Honours degree or Master’s degree with distinction. Recipient must be under 30 years and must register at UCT for a higher degree. The scholarship may be deferred by students who have to complete compulsory community service.



Grant, Maria Lydia Scholarship

Science Graduate obtaining 1st class Honours degree or Master’s degree with distinction. Recipient must be under 30 years and must register at UCT for a higher degree. The scholarship may be deferred by students who have to complete compulsory community service.



Hertzog, General JBM Scholarship

Afrikaans en Nederlands

BA graduate obtaining highest marks throughout the Afrikaans and Nederlands course. For study leading to a higher degree at UCT.

Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year Tenable at UCT

Hutt, William Harold Scholarship

Commerce Awarded to graduate obtaining highest marks in Bachelors degree. For study leading to a higher degree at UCT.


Levinson, Myer Scholarship

Medicine, Science BSc Honours and MBChB graduates obtaining degree in the 1st class. For study leading towards a higher degree at UCT.

Value: Variable Tenure: 2 years Tenable at any approved institution

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Name of award


Value p.a. & Tenure

Liberman, Hyman Postgraduate Scholarship

Science Graduate obtaining the highest marks in Bachelors degree. For study leading to a higher degree at UCT.


Robertson, Christopher Scholarship

Engineering Student making most progress in 3rd year with preference to the student with fewest scholarships, to whom the award would have the greatest value.

Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year

SA College Croll Scholarship

All Disciplines Graduate obtaining 1st class Honours degree or Master’s degree with distinction. Recipient must be under 30 years and must register at UCT for a higher degree. The scholarship may be deferred by a student who has to complete compulsory community service.



Shand, Ninham Scholarship

Engineering Graduate obtaining the Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with Honours

Value: Variable Tenure: 2 years Tenable at UCT

Smith, Prof JJ Scholarship


Awarded on merit to graduate who has obtained 1st class pass in Afrikaans and Nederlands III for Honours or Master’s study, with preference for linguistic topics.

Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year Tenable at UCT

Spilhaus, Nellie Brown Scholarship

Health Sciences and Science

Graduate obtaining 1st class Honours degree or Master’s degree with distinction. Recipient must be under 30 years and must register at UCT for a higher degree. The scholarship may be deferred by a student who has to complete compulsory community service.



Struben, Charles Scholarship

History For research into topics bearing upon the British Commonwealth leading towards an Honours or Master’s degree.

Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year Tenable at any approved institution

Ticktin, Mayshell Scholarship

Political Studies, Philosophy

Awarded on academic merit to a student intending to continue the study of Philosophy or in Political Studies.

Value: Variable Tenure: 1 year. Tenable at any approved institution

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Name of award


Value p.a. & Tenure

Twamley Postgraduate Scholarship

Surveying Awarded on academic achievement and appropriate experience for postgraduate study in Surveying at UCT.


UCT Council Postgraduate Scholarship in Engineering

Engineering Best Bachelors degree graduate in Engineering for further study in Engineering at UCT.


UCT Council Postgraduate Scholarships in Health Sciences

All disciplines Best MBChB and other 4 year degree and Master’s graduates for further study in Medicine at UCT


UCT Council Scholarships

Architecture, Arts, Commerce, Science, Social Science and Humanities

Seven scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding graduates who complete the 3 year Bachelors curriculum. For full-time study towards a higher degree at UCT.


Van Breda, Chris Scholarship

Engineering Most outstanding Bachelors graduate in Engineering, with preference for a graduate in Civil Engineering. For further full-time study at UCT.

Value: Variable Tenure: 2 years maximum Tenable at UCT or approved overseas university

Van Ewijck Foundation Scholarship


Awarded on merit to student who completes at least 1 year of study in Afrikaans and Nederlands for approved course of postgraduate study.


Washkansky, Manuel and Luby Scholarship

All disciplines Graduate completing an Honours degree or other degree course of 4 years or longer, in the first class or of equivalent standard. For full-time study leading towards a higher degree at UCT.


Wiener, Louis Scholarship

Economics For research leading towards a Master’s degree in Economics at UCT.

Value: Variable Tenure: 2 years Tenable at UCT or approved overseas university

Wilson, Monica Scholarship

Social Science and Humanities

Graduate obtaining highest marks in Bachelors degree curriculum. For study leading to a higher degree at UCT.


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INDEX AAUW International Fellowship .................................................................................................... 70 Adams, Cecil John Travelling Fellowship ..................................................................................... 70 Adcock-Ingram Scholarship ........................................................................................................... 84 African Economic Research Consortium Scholarship ................................................................. 36 Alberta University Awards ............................................................................................................. 70 Albow Bursary ................................................................................................................................. 24 Alexandra Club Bursary ................................................................................................................. 25 Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) .............................................................................................. 71 Association of Construction Project Management (ACPM) Scholarship ................................... 30 Baker, Justice Peter Memorial Scholarship .................................................................................. 36 Baxter, J W Duncan Scholarship ................................................................................................... 28 Beattie, Jock Memorial Bursary ..................................................................................................... 25 Beit Trust Scholarship ..................................................................................................................... 53 Bender Memorial Scholarship ........................................................................................................ 84 Benfara Scholarship ........................................................................................................................ 28 Biological Sciences Department Postgraduate Scholarship ......................................................... 36 Blundell, Bob, Memorial Scholarship ............................................................................................ 53 Bokhorst, Matthijs Bursary ............................................................................................................ 30 Broeksma, Albertonie Herman Scholarship .................................................................................. 84 Brown, Debbie Bursary ................................................................................................................... 36 Brunow, Myer & Harry, Scholarships ........................................................................................... 28 Business Women’s Association ....................................................................................................... 36 Buyskes, Hilda Bursary ................................................................................................................... 31 Cambridge Commonwealth European & International Trust - Various Scholarships ............ 72 Cambridge University Awards ....................................................................................................... 71 Cameron, Dorothy Scholarship ...................................................................................................... 36 Camps Bay Operatic and Dramatic Society Bursary Trust ........................................................ 37 Canon Collins Scholarships for postgraduate study in the UK or South Africa ....................... 53 Centlivres Scholarship ..................................................................................................................... 84 Centre for African Management Fund .......................................................................................... 37 Centre for Social Science Research and The Institute on Democracy, Citizenship and Public Policy on Africa ................................................................................................................................ 37 CERECAM Postgraduate Scholarship .......................................................................................... 37 Chapman, Myra Postgraduate Scholarship .................................................................................. 84 Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Scholarship ......................................................................... 37 Chevening Scholarship .................................................................................................................... 72 Chisholm, Erik Memorial Bursary ................................................................................................ 31 Cockwell, Daphne Scholarships ...................................................................................................... 28 Cohen, Sam, (Windhoek) Scholarship ........................................................................................... 73 Commonwealth Scholarships .......................................................................................................... 72 Corder, Basil and Con Scholarship ................................................................................................ 38 Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa Bursary ........................................................................... 54 Crossley, Harry Foundation Postgraduate Bursaries .................................................................. 25 Crossley, Harry Foundation Research Fellowship ....................................................................... 23 DAAD/AIMS Scholarships (In Country/ In Region scholarship programme) ......................... 54 DAAD/ANSTI Scholarships ............................................................................................................ 55 De Villiers-Smuts Scholarship ........................................................................................................ 85 Decision Analysis Postgraduate Scholarship (Honours) .............................................................. 38 D'Ewes , Dudley Scholarship .......................................................................................................... 55 Dickson, Charles Research Grant .................................................................................................. 39 EE Coutts Bursary ........................................................................................................................... 31 Electrical Engineering Postgraduate Scholarship ........................................................................ 39

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Elliott, Guy Research Fellowship .................................................................................................... 39 Epstein, Bertha Isobel Bursary ....................................................................................................... 32 Epstein, Louis Bursary ..................................................................................................................... 32 Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme .................................................................................. 73 Firstrand Oxford African Studies Scholarship .............................................................................. 74 FirstRand/ Laurie Dippenaar Postgraduate International Scholarship ..................................... 73 FitzPatrick, Percy Institute .............................................................................................................. 39 Flanagan, Patrick & Margaret, Scholarship .................................................................................. 74 Forman, Frank Grant ...................................................................................................................... 29 Forster, Georg Research Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers ........................................... 63 Fuchs, Carl and Emily, Scholarship ............................................................................................... 56 Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar programs ..................................................................................... 63 Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships ............................................................................................. 74 Gardell, Stella & John Bursary ....................................................................................................... 32 Gavron, Dr Sylvia Scholarship (Music) .......................................................................................... 31 Gavron, Dr Sylvia Scholarship (Psychology) ................................................................................. 31 Gavron, Sylvia Bursary (Ophthalmology) ....................................................................................... 39 Genesis Educational Foundation Trust Bursary (GEFT) ............................................................. 56 Geriatric Unit Postgraduate Scholarship ....................................................................................... 39 Glasgow University Scholarships .................................................................................................... 74 Glickman/ Elliot Scholarship ........................................................................................................... 29 Goldblatt, Janet Bursary ................................................................................................................. 26 Goodenough College Bursary .......................................................................................................... 75 Gorfinkel, Max Memorial Scholarship ........................................................................................... 85 Grahamstown Foundation Scholarships ........................................................................................ 57 Grant, Maria Lydia Scholarship ..................................................................................................... 85 GreenMatter Postgraduate Fellowship .......................................................................................... 57 GSB/Bertha Centre for Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scholarships ........................... 40 Harries, Katrine Memorial Bursary ............................................................................................... 32 Henderson, Colin Memorial Fellowship ......................................................................................... 40 Hertzog, General JBM Scholarship ................................................................................................ 85 HOI Scholarship in African Studies ............................................................................................... 40 Honikman, Deena Memorial Scholarship ...................................................................................... 40 Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers ................................................... 64 Hutt, William Harold Scholarship .................................................................................................. 85 Immunology Scholarship ................................................................................................................. 40 Integrative Medical Biochemistry Postgraduate Scholarship ...................................................... 41 International Students' Scholarship (UCT Council) ..................................................................... 49 Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bursary .................................................................................. 76 Jagger, J W, Trust and Centenary Scholarships ........................................................................... 49 John Davidson Educational Trust .................................................................................................. 25 Johnson, Siri Bursary ....................................................................................................................... 26 Johnston, KW Research Scholarship.............................................................................................. 26 Kaplan Centre for Jewish Studies Award ...................................................................................... 41 Katz, Pete Scholarship ..................................................................................................................... 41 Kellman, Ascher Bursary ................................................................................................................ 32 Killam, Izaac Walton Awards ......................................................................................................... 76 Killam, Izaak Walton Post-Doctoral Fellowship ........................................................................... 64 Killam, Izaak Walton Pre-Doctoral Scholarship ........................................................................... 76 Kirby, P R Memorial Scholarship .................................................................................................. 33 Kluk, Ephraim Scholarship ............................................................................................................. 41 Kramer, Jules Music & Fine Art Grants (Local) .......................................................................... 33 Kramer, Wilfred, Law Grant Local ................................................................................................ 42

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Lamsley, Peter Memorial Scholarship ........................................................................................... 33 Law Faculty Masters & Doctoral Research Scholarship ............................................................. 43 Leon, Claude Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship ...................................................................... 64 Lestrade Scholarship ....................................................................................................................... 33 Levinson, Myer Scholarship ........................................................................................................... 85 Liberman, Hyman Postgraduate Scholarship ............................................................................... 86 Lipidology ......................................................................................................................................... 43 Loewenstein Trust Postgraduate Scholarship ............................................................................... 29 MacIver Scholarship ....................................................................................................................... 44 MacKenzie, Barbara Memorial Scholarship ................................................................................. 33 MacKenzie, Megan Memorial Scholarship ................................................................................... 34 Mammal Research Postgraduate Scholarship .............................................................................. 44 Mandela Rhodes Scholarship Programme .................................................................................... 58 Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund ........................................................................................... 58 Marine Biology Research Centre Postgraduate Scholarship ....................................................... 44 Marjorie McIntosh .......................................................................................................................... 29 Materials Engineering Postgraduate Scholarship ........................................................................ 44 McMaster University Awards ......................................................................................................... 76 Mears, Nan Scholarship .................................................................................................................. 77 Mechanical Engineering Scholarship ............................................................................................. 44 MLH – Architects & Planners Bursary ......................................................................................... 34 MTN Solution Space Scholarships ................................................................................................. 45 Mullne, Rose & Sydney Bursary .................................................................................................... 26 Notre Dame....................................................................................................................................... 77 Notre Dame Human Rights LLM Scholarship ............................................................................. 77 NRF – Freestanding Awards: Local Postdoctoral ................................................................... 4, 65 NRF - Free-Standing Awards: Abroad Doctoral ............................................................................ 3 NRF - Free-Standing Awards: Abroad Postdoctoral ............................................................... 5, 66 NRF - Free-Standing Bursaries: Local Honours ............................................................................ 1 NRF - Free-Standing Local Awards: Master’s and Doctoral ........................................................ 2 NRF - Grantholder Linked Bursaries ............................................................................................ 17 NRF - Grantholder Linked Bursaries: South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI)All levels .................................................................................................................................................. 17 NRF - Innovation Awards: Postdoctoral ................................................................................... 8, 67 NRF - Innovation Bursary: Honours Level ..................................................................................... 6 NRF - Innovation Bursary: Master’s and Doctoral Level ............................................................. 7 NRF Doctoral Part-time .................................................................................................................. 16 NRF Scarce Skills for Honours ......................................................................................................... 9 NRF Scarce Skills for Master’s and Doctoral ............................................................................... 10 NRF Scarce Skills for Postdoctoral Fellows ............................................................................ 11, 68 NRF Square Kilometre Array(SKA): Master’s and Doctoral ..................................................... 14 NRF Square Kilometre Array(SKA): Postdoctoral Fellowship ............................................ 15, 68 NRF Square Kilometre Array(SKA): Undergraduate and Honours ......................................... 13 NRF/DAAD Bursary: Local Master’s and Doctoral .................................................................... 12 Overbeek, John & Margaret Scholarship ..................................................................................... 34 Oxford Nuffield Medical Fellowship .............................................................................................. 77 Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursary ................................................................................. 58 Potter, David & Elaine Fellowship ................................................................................................. 21 Princeton University Awards .......................................................................................................... 77 Prisman, David Travel Bursary ..................................................................................................... 45 Queensland University Awards ...................................................................................................... 78 Rhodes Trust Scholarships ............................................................................................................. 78 Robertson, Christopher Scholarship .............................................................................................. 86

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Rondebosch Overseas Scholarship ................................................................................................. 79 Roper, Margaret Scholarship .......................................................................................................... 45 Rotary Peace Fellowship .................................................................................................................. 79 Royal Society of South Africa bursary in the faculty of Science .................................................. 26 Rubin, Marcus Scholarship ............................................................................................................. 29 S A Planning Institution Bursary & Scholarship .......................................................................... 60 S2A3 Medal ....................................................................................................................................... 52 SA Association for Learning & Educational Difficulties (SAALED ............................................ 61 SA Association Of Women Graduates ............................................................................................ 59 SA College Croll Scholarship .......................................................................................................... 86 SA WISE Angus Scholarship .......................................................................................................... 60 SA WISE Hope Scholarship ............................................................................................................ 60 Sacks, Ruth Bursary ......................................................................................................................... 34 Sauerman CV Post Stroke Therapy Bursary ................................................................................. 46 Saunders, Noreen Bursary ............................................................................................................... 27 Scarbrow Bursary Fund .................................................................................................................. 34 Scientific Computing Scholarship ................................................................................................... 46 Shand, Ninham Scholarship ............................................................................................................ 86 Simons, Jack Bursary ....................................................................................................................... 46 Smith, Prof JJ Scholarship .............................................................................................................. 86 Smithsonian Fellowship ................................................................................................................... 82 Smuts Memorial Botanical Fellowship ........................................................................................... 69 Solomon, Sir William Memorial Scholarship ................................................................................ 46 Spilhaus, Nellie Brown Scholarship ................................................................................................ 86 Spilhaus, PA Memorial .................................................................................................................... 34 Spilman, DM Bursary ...................................................................................................................... 35 Spirit of 68 ......................................................................................................................................... 52 Sports Council Bursary .................................................................................................................... 46 Sprigg, Gordon Scholarship ............................................................................................................ 47 Stern, Irma Scholarship ................................................................................................................... 47 Steyn, Zerilda Memorial Trust Bursary ......................................................................................... 61 Stiglingh Memorial Bursary ............................................................................................................ 61 Stone, Joseph Bursary ...................................................................................................................... 47 Struben, Charles Scholarship .......................................................................................................... 86 Studio Art Centres International (SACI) Awards ......................................................................... 80 Telluride Association Miller Sidgwick Exchange Scholarship ..................................................... 62 Tetley and Lupton Scholarship for International Students .......................................................... 83 Ticktin, Mayshell Scholarship ......................................................................................................... 86 Twamley Postgraduate Bursary ...................................................................................................... 27 Twamley Postgraduate Scholarship ................................................................................................ 87 UCT Conference Travel Grants ...................................................................................................... 20 UCT Council Postgraduate Scholarship in Engineering .............................................................. 87 UCT Council Postgraduate Scholarships in Health Sciences ....................................................... 87 UCT Council Scholarships ............................................................................................................... 87 UCT Doctoral Research Scholarships ............................................................................................ 18 UCT Doctoral Staff Bursaries ......................................................................................................... 50 UCT Honours Merit Scholarships .................................................................................................. 18 UCT Master’s Staff Bursaries ......................................................................................................... 51 UCT Masters Scholarships .............................................................................................................. 19 UCT Refugee Scholarships .............................................................................................................. 49 UCT Scholarship for International Travel .................................................................................... 20 Union of Jewish Women of South Africa Postgraduate Bursary ................................................. 62 URC Postdoctoral Fellowship ......................................................................................................... 69

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Urmson-Smith Bursary ................................................................................................................... 27 Van Breda, Chris Scholarship ........................................................................................................ 87 Van der Gucht, Rosalie Scholarship .............................................................................................. 47 van der Horst, Sheila Bursary ........................................................................................................ 47 Van Ewijck Foundation Scholarship ............................................................................................. 87 Van Staveren Scholarship, South African College School ........................................................... 83 Victoria League English Speech Bursary ...................................................................................... 47 Waddell, Marion Beatrice Bursary ................................................................................................ 30 Wahl, Cecily Haworth, Scholarship ............................................................................................... 83 Wakeford, Dr John Bursary ........................................................................................................... 27 Walker, Hugh & Win Scholarship ................................................................................................. 35 Washkansky, Manuel and Luby Scholarship ................................................................................ 87 Weizmann Institute of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship .............................................................. 69 White, Margaret Scholarship ......................................................................................................... 47 Wiener, Louis Scholarship .............................................................................................................. 87 Wilhelm Frank Trust ...................................................................................................................... 48 Wilson, Monica Scholarship ........................................................................................................... 87 Wood, Ted, Bursary ........................................................................................................................ 48 Woodstock & Salt River Mission Bursary ..................................................................................... 27 Yeoman Bequest Bursary ................................................................................................................ 30 Ziphelele Mbambo Memorial Scholarship .................................................................................... 48

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UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN Postgraduate Studies Funding Committee

POLICIES ON FUNDING FOR HONOURS, MASTERS AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS AT UCT

This Policy Document was approved by UCT Council on 05 November 2003, and was effective immediately. Postgraduate Studies Funding Committee – First Review 2004 Postgraduate Studies Funding Committee – Second Review 2006 Postgraduate Studies Funding Committee – Third Review 2007 Postgraduate Studies Funding Committee – Fourth Review 2008 Postgraduate Studies Funding Committee – Fifth Review 2011 Postgraduate Studies Funding Committee – Sixth Review 2013 Policies

Rules and Narrative

1. Time-frames for support for different kinds of degrees 1.1 The Honour’s degree. Tenure - 1 year Students who are employed full-time are ineligible.

1.1 Strictly One year.

1.2 The Master’s degree. Tenure - 2 years. Students who are employed full-time are ineligible.

Normally two years, the second year of funding being renewable only on proof of satisfactory progress. Exception: Up to 50% of the previous year’s funding will be allocated to students who require an extra (maximum) 6 months for purposes of:

Corrections and re-submission of their theses. Late completion of the degree due to supervision problems,

laboratory /equipment failure/other. In such cases full motivation endorsed by the Dean of Faculty is required.

To enable a student to complete the degree and graduate. 1.3 The Doctorate degree. Tenure - 3 years Students who are employed full-time are ineligible.

Normally three years, the second and third years of funding being renewable only on proof of satisfactory progress. Exception: Up to 50% of the previous year’s funding may be allocated to students who require an extra (maximum) 6 months for purposes of:



To enable a student to complete the degree and graduate. 1.4 Upgrade from Master’s to Doctoral

Normally 4 years in all. Exception: Up to 50% of the previous year’s funding may be allocated to students who require an extra 6 months for purposes of:



To enable a student to complete the degree and graduate.

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2. General Eligibility for funding

Although each individual scholarship/bursary indicates eligibility in the approved Conditions of Award, the general eligibility for funding includes the following:

Honours students must be registered for full-time study to be eligible for UCT-sourced funding;

students who are employed full-time are ineligible; students who hold income (from all sources) in excess of the

limitations shown in 3 below are ineligible; students who register for a second degree at the same level

are normally ineligible, eg.: * a Master’s graduate who registers for a further Master’s degree: and * a graduate of a 4-year Bachelor degree who registers for an Honours degree;

students registered for the MMed degree are ineligible; the university reserves the right to decline late, incomplete and

inappropriate applications, and no awards will be processed without the required and approved

Conditions of Award. 3. Overall limitations on income from all sources. New Limitations approved by PSFC 2014+ (PSFC Minutes April 2013)

Honours – R150,000 Masters – R200,000 and Doctoral – R250,000

Applying a limit to total income from all sources (in respect of students receiving support via the University) ensures equitable distribution of available funding. In 2017 the new overall limits are set at: Honours – R172,000 Masters – R230,000 and Doctoral – R283,000 The limits have increased by 15% for the year 2017 and onwards until reviewed again. UCT reserves the right to recover any UCT-sourced funds allocated to any student from the University’s own funding if the student receives support in excess of the stated maxima.

4. The University reserves the right to cancel late and incomplete applications for funding

This ensures that selection processes are fair, and that those students who have complied with the deadlines and application conditions compete on the same level.

5. After establishing that they are in line with the laws of the country, the University will ensure that the conditions of awards and grants as laid down in bequests or by donors, sponsors or the University, are adhered

All awards made are governed by conditions that are approved by the DVC for Research & Innovation. Such conditions ensure that:

the University remains compliant with tax regulations/guidelines;

the applications submitted by students in competition for such awards are assessed using the stated criteria, and

the selection process for all awards is based on set and approved criteria.

The University is legally bound to abide by the conditions of award,

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to. The University reserves the right to cancel or withdraw any award made if the recipient of such an award does not comply with the stated conditions of the award.

which are often based on bequests or on the instructions of external donors, such as the NRF. No awards will be processed without the required and approved Conditions of Award.

6. The University reserves the right to recover any monies disbursed to any student (including monies disbursed on behalf of the NRF and MRC), if that individual does not comply with the conditions of award; does not make satisfactory progress or if he/she deregisters without prior notice or reasonable cause. The recovery process is routed through the University’s Finance Department, via the Fees Office and the Debtors’ section.

Satisfactory progress and registration for the degree for which the student is being funded, are conditions of award. All awards made via the PFO are done so by means of a claim form, which requires an undertaking from the student that she/he agrees to comply with the conditions of award. The NRF and MRC have their own conditions and agreement with similar repayment clauses, which students must sign. Note: The Postgraduate Funding Office ascertains satisfactory progress through direct communication with the Programme Convenors and individual student’s supervisors.

7. Guarantee of funding and outstanding fee debts The University does not guarantee funding to any student/applicant. The University does not at any time undertake to provide full-cost support to any student/applicant. The University will not be responsible for the outstanding fee debt of any student.

The University is unable to provide any guarantee that every applicant for financial aid and funding will receive support. Similarly, the University is unable to undertake to offset any debt incurred by the student and/or any balance reflected which is reflected on that student’s fee-account.

8. Cash Advances (called Allowances) Only students registered for full-time study at the University of Cape Town, and who have a offered, pledged or processed award, are eligible to draw

Rules: Allowances will only be available to students under the following conditions: 1. Where an application has been submitted by a student and an award offered, but not yet processed. In such cases any allowance must not exceed the amount owed to the university in terms of fees or other charges. Normally 50% of such fees or charges are repaid to the university in the first and then in the second semester.

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Allowances from the University.

2. (i) Where a nomination has been made to the NRF by a Grant-holder for a renewal of an award in respect of a student who has made satisfactory progress. (ii) Where a nomination has been made to the NRF by a Grant-holder for a new award for a student in good academic standing and who is a South African citizen. 3. Where applications have been made to the MRC and the NRF for renewal by students who are eligible and who have made satisfactory progress, and where results of such applications have not yet been released by the NRF. (This recommendation is based on the NRF’s undertaking to support students for the prescribed tenures of degree). 4. Where a student requires an advance of part or the whole of a second instalment of an existing award for good reason (to be supported by the Course Convenor/Supervisor and/or the Head of Department and approved by the Director of the Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office) and where she/he has made satisfactory academic progress in the first semester In all cases, such ‘Allowances’ must be underwritten by the fund-holder via an undertaking on the relevant letter-head and with the original signature of the fund-holder.

9. Payment of award on receipt of claim forms.

In order to prevent fraud, only claim forms with original signatures will be accepted. No photo-copies, scanned forms or electronic signatures are acceptable.

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