As a research-focused university, the University of Pretoria (UP) is offering fully funded scholarships in South Africa for candidates who can significantly advance its research goals from Commonwealth countries (excluding South African students) as part of South Africa’s commitment to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan. The UP Commonwealth Scholarship is being offered based on leadership skills and academic achievements.
Host Country:
- South Africa
Host organization:
- UP Internal Bursary
Scholarship Location:
- University of Pretoria
Scholarship Duration:
- 3 years
Scholarship level:
- Doctoral
Benefits of UP Commonwealth Scholarship 2024-25:
- This value will include the cost of accommodation and living, tuition fees per year, meals and study materials including books and stationery.
- Medical facility will be given.
- Air ticket at the beginning of the program and return ticket at the completion of degree to home country will be provided.
- Shuttle service from airport to the university on arriving in South Africa.
- University fees, medical aid and visa costs will be refunded by university on providing the receipts.
- You can receive supplementary funds.
- Great opportunity for conducting research in a foreign country.
Eligibility Criteria for UP Commonwealth Scholarship in South Africa:
Applicants applying must:
- Be citizens of Commonwealth countries excluding South Africans.
- Acquire their studies at the University of Pretoria and start in 2025.
- Submit an application to study at UP in 2025 academic year.
- Have selected a potential supervisor.
- Submit their academic records to the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Have completed their postgraduate/Masters degree in the previous two years to apply to UP for admission in 2025.
- Not be older than 40 years.
- PhD and Masters students who are registered or who have previously studied at the University of Pretoria can not apply for this scholarship.
UP Commonwealth Scholarship Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 11 September, 2024.
Apply: https://www.up.ac.za/funding/3237135/2025-up-doctoral-commonwealth-scholarship