Application Deadline: 11 September 2024
Fully Funded Scholarship| Introduction
The University of Pretoria (UP) is a research-intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates for doctoral studies who will make significant contributions to its research endeavours. As part of South Africa’s contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, the University of Pretoria has made funds available for three doctoral scholarships for students(fully funded) coming from Commonwealth Countries (excluding South African students). This scholarship is known as the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship (UP Doctoral Commonwealth Scholarship) and will be awarded on a competitive basis. The University of Pretoria has an established reputation for academic excellence, particularly in relation to its major research activities.
Fully Funded Scholarship| Eligibility
- The UP Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship will be awarded to applicants who are citizens of
Commonwealth countries, except South Africans. - Applicants must conduct their studies at the University of Pretoria and commence in 2025.
- Applicant must have submitted an application to study at UP for the 2025 academic year.
- Each Applicant must have identified a potential supervisor.
- Each Applicant must have submitted academic records to the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Applicants must have completed their postgraduate/Masters degree no less than two years prior to applying to UP for admission for the 2025 academic year.
- Applicants who are older than 40 years of age do not qualify for this scholarship.
- PhD and Masters students currently registered or who previously studied at the University of Pretoria are not eligible to apply
Fully Funded Scholarship| Selection Criteria
Award of this University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral scholarship will be based on:
- Previous academic performance.
- Potential to undertake advanced research activities.
- Leadership qualities.
- Evidence of research accomplishment at the Masters’ level by means of publications.
- Prizes and honours received.
- A selection process will be conducted by the University’s Institutional Selection Committee. The
University reserves the right to amend, without prior notice to the Applicants, the regulations and
scholarship values and/or conditions applicable to the awarding of this scholarship
Fully Funded Scholarship| UP Doctoral Commonwealth Scholarship Additional Information
| Funding Type | Bursaries/Scholarships |
|---|---|
| Study Level | Doctoral |
| Student Nationality | Commonwealth Countries |
| Study Location | University of Pretoria |
| Sponsor | UP Internal Bursary |
| Faculties | Faculty of Law Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Education Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and IT Faculty of Health Science Faculty of Veterinary Science Faculty of Economic and Management Science Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Faculty of Theology and Religion |
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Article by: Ngonge Meiva
Edited by: Awejan
