Postgraduate degree funding

Bursaries & scholarships

Travel scholarships

The following scholarships are available to students:

UCT Conference Travel Grants

The intention of these awards is to provide opportunities for young researchers who will contribute to future research.

Eligibility:
  • Masters students in the SECOND year of study only are eligible for LOCAL travel only (but including SADC countries).
  • Doctoral students in the SECOND & THIRD YEARS of study only are eligible for LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL travel.
  • Students who have UPGRADED from Masters to Doctoral study only are eligible for LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL travel.Evidence of the Upgrade must be provided.

    2012 UCT Conference Travel Grants Terms of reference & Application procedures - 2013 copy will be uploaded in January

    Scholarships for International Travel

    The above scholarships are available to assist Masters and Doctoral students registered at the University of Cape Town to proceed to an approved international institution for purposes of a visiting scholars programme, for research, or for attendance at specific and approved courses. The awards are intended for individual senior students and have been established to enhance the research activities being conducted for the completion of the degree.

    Scholarship for International Travel terms of reference & Application procedures


    Link to Postdoctoral Researchers Conference Travel Grants information

    Please refer to Booklet No.14 Financial Assistance, etc for full details.