Postgraduate degree funding
Bursaries & scholarships
International & refugee scholarships
Closing date: 31 July (preceding the year of study)
A limited number of scholarships are available to graduates who are not South African citizens. These are awarded on a competitive basis and preference is given to senior candidates.
All UCT International and Refugee Students' Scholarships are supplementary. Students who apply must have the means to fund their studies. The scholarships are renewable for the duration of the course of study, if satisfactory progress is maintained, for one year at honours level, two at master's level and three at doctoral level. Applicants must apply for full-time admission through the UCT Admissions Office or the Faculty Office. Late applications are not accepted.
Applicants can download the International Students Scholarship application form below.
Funding is available for refugees in South Africa. The Scholarships awarded on a yearly basis. The country of origin is irrelevant, but proof of Refugee status is required.
Funding is available for postgraduate studies only. The bursaries are awarded on a yearly basis. The country of origin is irrelevant.
The closing date is 31 July (preceding the year of study).
Students interested in the International and Refugee Students Scholarship can download the application form below.
2013 International/Refugee Scholarships for Postgraduate (Honours, Masters & Doctoral) Students via application form 10C Applications have closed for 2013
Renewal Application for International/Refugee Scholarships for Postgraduate (Masters & Doctoral) Students 2012 via application form 10F, please contact the Postgraduate Funding Office
Please refer to Booklet No.14 Financial Assistance, etc for full details.
Contact us
Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office:
email us
View Policies on Funding for Postgraduate Students at UCT
Downloads
Booklet 14 Financial Assistance for Postgraduate Study & Postdoctoral Research handbook (2013)
Your A-Z Guide to the Postgraduate Experience at UCT 2012/2013
Funding your Postgraduate Studies at UCT (brochure)
Helpful websites if you're searching for International or Local Scholarships
