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UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR
POSTGRADUATE STUDY AND
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH
2015
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
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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-led 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 Danie Visser
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
This Booklet is intended as a guide for
students who will register for Honours, Masters 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 savings and assistance from families.
The university aims 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, with the exception
of the UCT Research Associateships, the
International and Refugee Students'
Scholarships, and the Travel grants.
The University administered awards
appearing in this booklet are not
available for the 4th year of Bachelor
degrees Advanced, the HDE or the LLB
and BArch degrees. Students wishing to
follow these courses are referred to
booklet 13 "Financial Assistance for
Undergraduate Study" issued by the
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid
office.
Applying for Funding
The primary and most substantial form of
assistance for students who undertake
Honours, Masters 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
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Section 1). Students requiring UCT merit
awards must apply, in the first instance, to
the NRF.
Research Associateships are awarded to the
most outstanding Masters and Doctoral students on the basis of nomination by their
Departments. (See Section 2.)
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 grant to students working on
specific projects or programmes.
Candidates should enquire as to the availability of such awards by consulting
their Heads or Supervisors.
Financial Need
Prospective postgraduate students who are
financially needy are required to complete
the relevant section of the UCT Form 10A 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:
1. Resources for student support are limited. Therefore the University of
Cape Town can give no guarantee
whatsoever that an applicant will receive funding support.
2. The submission of an application form does not guarantee the provision of a
loan or an award.
It is important to be aware that 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 Masters 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
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not exceed 12 hours NRF (SET), 12 hours
NRF (SSH), 12 hours (UCT Research
Associateships).
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 Masters study, and
the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of Doctoral study. Renewal of awards for Masters 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
and should consult UCTs 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.
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.
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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 (SET & SSH) BURSARIES FOR
STUDY AT SA AND OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES
National Research Foundation (SET) ............................................................................1
National Research Foundation (SSH).............................................................................7
SECTION 2: .........................................................................................................................10
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS AND ASSOCIATESHIPS FOR
STUDY AT UCT
University Research Associateships ..............................................................................11
SECTION 3: .........................................................................................................................14
UCT ADMINISTERED AWARDS FOR STUDY AT UCT
Merit and Need based awards .......................................................................................14
Scholarships for students from designated groups ..........................................................21 Health Sciences awards ..................................................................................................22
Departmental Awards ....................................................................................................24 Departmental awards requiring specific application or procedures ...............................30
Scholarships for international graduates applying from abroad .....................................42
SECTION 4: .........................................................................................................................43
INDEPENDENTLY ADMINISTERED AWARDS FOR STUDY AT
SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES
SECTION 5: .........................................................................................................................53
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (IN SOUTH AFRICA
AND ABROAD
SECTION 6: .........................................................................................................................58
INDEPENDENTLY ADMINISTERED AWARDS FOR STUDY AT
OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES
SECTION 7: .........................................................................................................................76
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ON EXAMINATION RESULTS BY UCT
INDEX ..................................................................................................................................81
FUNDING POLICIES .........................................................................................................86
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.
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RESEARCH COUNCIL BURSARIES 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.
SECTION 1
NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION NRF (SET & SSH) BURSARIES
FOR STUDY AT SA AND OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES
All eligible candidates wishing to apply for UCT merit-based scholarships for study
towards Honours, Masters 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 have SA permanent residence status. Individuals who are
employed full-time are ineligible.
Masters 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 (SET) for study in Science Engineering & Technology
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a.& Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
1.NRF
Free-Standing
Bursaries:
Local Honours
Science, pure and
applied, Health Sciences,
Engineering and the
Built Environment
South African citizens for
full-time study R20 000
1 year only
Minimum 60% for major
subjects
Application form (Form 10E)
available from
Postgraduate Funding Office
and can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fu
nding/postgraduate/awards/re
search/
Closing Date:
31 October
Academic Results Due:
20 December
2. NRF
Free-Standing
Prestigious
Awards: Local
Masters and Doctoral
Science, pure and
applied, Health
Sciences, Engineering and
the Built
Environment
South African citizens for
full-time study
R40 000 (Masters)
R60 000 (Doctoral)
Renewable
Applications to be done
online as follows
https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
Closing Date:
15 August
Renewal applications
to be submitted online via
http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za
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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
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a.& Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
3.NRF
Free-Standing
Prestigious
Awards:
Abroad
Doctoral
Science, pure and
applied, Health
Sciences, Engineering and
the Built
Environment
Full-time Doctoral study at
an approved overseas
university US$12 000 p.a.
Travel grant of R5 000
available towards airfare
costs
1 year renewable up to 3
years.
Applications to be done
online as follows:
https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
Closing Date:
15 August
Renewal applications
to be submitted online via
http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za
4. NRF -
Prestigious
Awards:
Local
Postdoctoral
Science, pure and
applied, Health
Sciences, Engineering and
the Built
Environment
Postdoctoral Fellowships
for research in South Africa
R140 000 p.a. plus
R10 000 contribution
towards research expenses, plus international travel
grant R45 000,
plus local travel grant
R15 000
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/notice/
External Closing Date:
31 July
Renewals to be submitted 3
months prior to end of 1st year.
http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za
5. NRF
Free-Standing
Prestigious
Awards:
Abroad
Postdoctoral
Science, pure and
applied, Health
Sciences, Engineering and
the Built
Environment
Full-time Postdoctoral
research overseas
US$24 000 per annum
Travel grant of R15 000
to South Africa
CV and Applications to be
done online as follows:
https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
External Closing Date:
31 July
Renewal applications to be
submitted online http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za
6. NRF-
Innovation
Bursary:
Local and
Permanent
Resident
Honours
Biotechnology,
Cellular and
Molecular Biology, Engineering,
Computer Science,
Physics and Astronomy,
Mathematical
Sciences, Nanotechnology,
Chemistry, Earth
Science, Ecology and Medical
Sciences
South African citizens and
permanent residents for full-
time study
R40 000
1 year only
Minimum 60% for major
subjects.
Application form (Form 10E)
available from the
Postgraduate Funding Office and can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/awards/research/
Closing Date:
31 October
Academic Results deadline:
20 December
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RESEARCH COUNCIL BURSARIES 3
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.
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a.& Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
7. NRF -
Innovation
Bursary:
Local and
Permanent
Resident
Masters and Doctoral
Biotechnology,
Cellular &
Molecular Biology, Engineering,
Computer Science,
Physics and Astronomy,
Mathematical
Sciences, Nanotechnology,
Chemistry, Earth
Science, Ecology
and Medical
Sciences.
South African citizens and
permanent residents for full-
time study
R70 000 (Masters)
R100 000 (Doctoral)
Minimum 60% for major
subjects
Renewable
Application to be done online
as follows
https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
External Closing Date:
15 August
Please contact Postgraduate
Funding Office for Internal
Closing Date.
Renewal applications to be
submitted online http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za
8. NRF
Innovation
Awards: Local
Postdoctoral
Biotechnology,
Cellular &
Molecular Biology, Engineering,
Computer Science,
Physics and Astronomy,
Mathematical
Sciences, Nanotechnology,
Chemistry, Earth
Science, Ecology
and Medical
Sciences.
South African citizens and
permanent residents for full-
time research
R220 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 R45 000 which can be used for
conferences, workshop
attendance or visits to a laboratory/collaborator.
CV and Applications to be
done online as follows:
https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
External Closing Date:
15 September
Renewal applications to be
submitted online http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za
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4 RESEARCH COUNCIL BURSARIES
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
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a.& Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
9. NRF/DAAD
Bursary:
Local Masters and Doctoral
Applicants may
come from all
those fields of study that have a
strong relevance to
national development
(natural sciences,
mathematics, ICT, engineering,
agricultural
science, applied
social sciences).
Humanities and
fine arts are excluded from this
programme.
However, Humanities
applications may
be considered if the research has a
social focus.
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:
Masters R60 000
Doctoral R90 000
Application to be done online
https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
Closing Date:
15 August
Please contact Postgraduate Funding Office for Internal
Closing Date.
Renewal applications to be
submitted online http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za
10. Square
Kilometre
Array(SKA):
Honours
Applicant who will
be studying
Physics and
Mathematics or
Electronic
Engineering
Applicants who
intend pursuing postgraduate
research in
astronomy or electronic
engineering will be
given preference.
South Africa citizens
R93 000
1 year only
Minimum of 60%
Application to be done online https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
Closing Date:
30 September
Please contact Postgraduate
Funding Office for Internal Closing Date.
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RESEARCH COUNCIL BURSARIES 5
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.
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a.& Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
11. Square
Kilometre
Array(SKA):
Masters and Doctoral
Research 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).
R87 000 (Masters)
Plus R15 000 travel grant
R12 000 equipment grant
R115 000 (Doctoral)
Plus R19 500 travel grant
R14 000 equip grant
Renewable
Application forms available
from NRF website can be
downloaded from https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
External Closing Date:
30 September
Please contact Postgraduate
Funding Office for Internal Closing Date.
Renewal applications to be
submitted online http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za
12. 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
R325 000 (Stipend)
In addition to the above award, the NRF will
consider requests for a
travel grant up to a maximum value of R23 500
p/a to attend a conference
locally or abroad. Further fellows may apply for an
equipment grant of up to
R17 500 for equipment
relevant to their research
and only one piece of a kind
equipment will be considered over the two
year period, 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://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
Internal Closing Date:
31 August
External Closing Date:
15 September
Please contact Postgraduate
Funding Office for Internal
Closing Date.
Renewal applications to be
submitted online http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za
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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
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a.& Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
13. NRF -
Grantholder
Linked
Bursaries
All levels
Science, pure and
applied, Health
Sciences, Engineering and
Built Environment
but confined to nomination by
Grantholder
Honours study for
South African citizen students.
Masters and Doctoral full-time and part-time study
1 year Honours - R20 000
2 years Masters - R40 000
3 years Doctoral - R60 000
2 years Postdoctoral -
R80 000
Heads of Departments to be
contacted for further
information, before 1 July in the preceding year of
intended study.
Closing Date:
31 March
Online nominations to be done by Grantholder
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Grantholder
Linked
Bursaries:
South African
Research
Chairs
Initiative
(SARChI)
All levels
Restricted to those disciplines in
which UCT holds a
South African Research Chair.
Honours study for South African citizen students
Masters and Doctoral full-time study only
1 year Honours - R25 000
2 years Masters - R50 000
3 years Doctoral - R80 000
2 years Postdoctoral
Research - R140 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
Online nominations to be
done by SARChI chair
Contact Sandra Dewberry or Bongiwe Ndamane at the UCT Postgraduate Funding Office
Telephone 021 650 3926 email [email protected] or [email protected] for on-line application problems, help and advice.
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UCT RESEARCH AWARDS (AT UCT) 7
National Research Foundation (SSH) for study in Social Science &
Humanities, Law, Education, Commerce & Architecture
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
1. NRF -
Free-Standing
Bursaries:
Local Honours
Commerce, Humanities, Law
South African citizens for full-time study
R20 000
1 year only
Application form (Form 10E) available from Postgraduate
Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/awards/research/
Closing Date:
31 October
Academic Results Due:
20 December
2. NRF
Free-Standing
Prestigious
Awards: Local
Masters & Doctoral
Commerce,
Humanities, Law
South African citizens for
full-time study
R40 000 (Masters)
R60 000 (Doctoral)
Renewable
Applications to be done
online as follows:
https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
Closing Date:
15 August
3.NRF
Free-Standing
Prestigious
Awards:
Abroad
Doctoral
Commerce,
Humanities, Law
Full-time Doctoral study at
an approved overseas university
US$12 000 p.a.
Travel grant of R5 000
available towards airfare costs; 1 year renewable up
to 3 years
Applications to be done
online as follows https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
Closing Date:
15 August
Renewal applications to be
submitted online http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za
4.NRF -
Prestigious
Awards :
Local
Postdoctoral
Commerce,
Humanities, Law
Postdoctoral Fellowships
for research in South Africa
R140 000 p.a. plus
R10 000 contribution
towards research expenses, plus international travel
grant R45 000 max,
plus local travel grant
R15 000 max
Applications to be done
online as follows:
https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
Closing Date:
31 July
Renewals 3 months prior to end of first year
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8 UCT RESEARCH AWARDS (AT UCT)
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
5. NRF
Free-Standing
Prestigious
Awards:
Abroad
Postdoctoral
Commerce,
Humanities, Law
Full-time Postdoctoral
research overseas
US$24 000 p.a.
Travel grant of R15 000
to South Africa
Applications to be done
online as follows: https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
Closing Date:
31 July
6. HSRC/NRF
Labour
Market
Research
Scholarship
Areas of Support:
- Labour market
economics
- Human capital or
education
economics
- Information
management or systems
Scholarships are open to
only bonifide South African citizens
Honours R60 000 p.a
Masters R100 000 p.a
Applications to be done
online as follows:
https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
External Closing Date:
16 September
Please contact Postgraduate
Funding Office for Internal
Closing Date.
7. DST-
Renewable &
Sustainable
Energy
Scholarship
Programme
(RSES)
Field of study
chosen should be
in line with the following broad
research focus
areas:
- Cleaner fossil
fuel development,
including clean
coal technologies
- Renewable
energy (bioenergy including bio-fuels,
solar energy, wind
energy, etc.)
- Energy impact on
the environment
- Energy for socio-
economic development
-Energy system planning and
modelling and
-Energy policy
research
Full-time, South African
citizens & South African
permanent residents
Values:
Masters R85 000 p.a
Doctoral R100 000 p.a
Applications to be done
online as follows:
https://nrfsubmissions.nrf.ac.za
External Closing Date:
15 August
Please contact Postgraduate Funding Office for Internal
Closing Date.
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
8. NRF -
Grantholder
Linked
Bursaries
All levels
Commerce,
Humanities, Law
Honours study for South
African citizen students
Masters and Doctoral full-time and part-time study
1 year Honours - R20 000
2 years Masters - R40 000
3 years Doctoral - R60 000
2 years Postdoctoral -
R80 000
Heads of Departments to be
contacted for further
information before 1 July in the preceding year of
intended study.
Nominations to be submitted online by the grantholder.
Closing Date:
31 March
9. NRF -
Grantholder
Linked
Bursaries
South African
Research
Chairs
Initiative
(SARChI)
All levels
Restricted to those
disciplines in
which UCT holds a South African
Research Chair
Honours study for South
African citizen students
Masters and Doctoral full-time study only
1 year Honours - R25 000
2 years Masters - R50 000
3 years Doctoral - R80 000
2 years Postdoctoral Research - R140 000
(pro-rata /month)
Research Chairs to be
contacted for further
information, before 1 July in the preceding year of study
Nominations to be submitted
online by the SARChI chair.
Closing Date:
31 March
Contact Sandra Dewberry or Bongiwe Ndamane at the UCT Postgraduate Funding Office
Telephone 021 650 3926 email [email protected] or [email protected] for on-line application problems, help and advice.
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SECTION 2
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS AND ASSOCIATESHIPS
FOR STUDY AT UCT
University Research Scholarships
Candidates who are eligible for support from the NRF (SET & SSH) who fail to submit a completed
application by the University's due date, will not be eligible for the Honours or Masters research scholarship. It is important therefore that eligible candidates apply for BOTH UCT merit and NRF awards.
With the exception of the University Research Associateships, UCT Research scholarships and NRF grant Holder-linked bursaries may not be held concurrently with any NRF award, 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.
University Research Associateships
Research Associateships for Masters and Doctoral study are offered by the University. Candidates do not apply directly for Associateships but may be nominated by Heads of Departments or research supervisors. Associateships may be held concurrently with standard Research Council
bursaries and limited part-time employment. They are intended to reduce the need for senior
students to supplement their income by engaging in part-time work unrelated to their research.
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
University
Research
Committee
Postdoctoral
Fellowship
All disciplines For Postdoctoral research
Preference given to
recently qualified applicants
who are not yet in academic
or research posts and who
have not previously held a postdoctoral appointment.
No restriction on discipline,
but applications from other African countries and from
women & black researchers
will be given preference.
Tenable for maximum of 12
months
R190 000
Application available
online at:
http://www.uct.ac.za/
research/pgfo/
postdocfellows/offered/ and from the Postgraduate
Funding Office
Closing Date:
31 July
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University Research Associateships
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
UCT Research
Associateships
for Masters and Doctoral
Study
All disciplines Full-time Masters or Doctoral study by research
Awarded on academic
excellence and seniority of
candidate. Preference given to Doctoral candidates
although 2nd year Masters and Masters by Dissertation students will be
considered.
UCT Research
Associateships are not renewable.
Values:
Doctoral - R45 000
Masters - R30 000
By nomination only.
Heads of Departments
will request selected senior students to complete an
Associateship Nominee form.
Closing Date:
30 April
Contact Stacey-Lee Harrison at UCT Postgraduate Funding Office: Telephone (021) 650
3040/2141; e-mail [email protected]
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
UCT Doctoral
Research
Scholarships
All disciplines Masters graduates
Full-time registration for the Doctoral degree
UCT Full-time staff members are ineligible.
Value: Variable
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/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 R15 000
UCT merit scholarships and
NRF awards cannot be held
concurrently.
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate
Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
UCT Masters Scholarships
Masters Honours and 4-Year Bachelor degree graduates
Minimum 60%
Value: Up to R15 000
UCT merit scholarships and
NRF awards cannot be held
concurrently.
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
University Travel Grants
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
UCT
Conference
Travel Grants
All disciplines Research Masters:
2nd year only
Doctoral -
Students who have
upgraded from Masters to Doctoral study are eligible
in the 1st and 2nd year of
registration for doctoral
study.
Value: Variable
See conditions on
http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/awards/travel/
Closing Date:
9 March 2014(for travel
between April September 2014)
Closing Date:
31 August (for travel between October 2014 March 2015)
Full report required on return to UCT.
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
UCT
Scholarship
for
International
Travel
All disciplines Only 1st and 2nd year
Masters 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 scholars (or similar) programme.
Value: 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 2014 (for travel between March/April 2014 September/October 2014)
Closing Date:
31 August 2014 (for travel between September/October
2014 March/April 2015)
Full report required on return
to UCT.
Contact Chantel Reed or Erica Van Wyk-Mias at UCT Postgraduate Funding Office: Telephone
(021) 650 2205/2141; e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]
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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, Masters 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 AW Mellon Honours in Humanities and 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
Masters and Doctoral students who are eligible for renewal of earlier 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.
Where eligible, all applicants for Honours, Masters and Doctoral study are reminded of the need to apply, in the first instance, for the appropriate Research Council bursaries (see Section 1)
A. Awards Based on Merit and/or Need
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to
apply & closing date
for application
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to
apply & closing date
for application
Alexandra
Club Bursary
All disciplines Female UCT graduate
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Beattie, Jock
Memorial
Bursary
All disciplines For Honours or Masters degrees in major subject of
first degree.
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to
apply & closing date
for application
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 Masters.
A full statement of expected
income from ALL sources
and expenditure is required. Successful Masters 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.
Values:
Honours - R75 000
Masters - R80 000
Doctoral - R90 000
Renewal of Masters 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/fundin
g/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 Masters 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.
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to
apply & closing date
for application
Crossley,
Harry
Foundation
Postgraduate
Bursaries
All disciplines
EXCEPT
Religious
Studies and
Political Studies
Available to Honours, Masters and Doctoral students for full-time study
at UCT. Based on merit and financial need.
Tenure:
1 year Honours, not
renewable
1 year Masters 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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Johnson, Siri
Bursary
All disciplines For Honours, Masters or Doctoral study at UCT.
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Loewenstein
Trust
Postgraduate
Scholarship
Medical Research Full-time Masters 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
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to
apply & closing date
for application
Johnston, KW
Research
Scholarship
All disciplines Limited number of awards for full-time Masters and Doctoral students
undertaking research degrees
Based on merit
Value: variable
Tenure: 1 year
*Note: Awards are dependent on availability of
funds.
Postgraduate Bursary Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate
Funding Office and can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Mellon, AW
Bursaries in
Humanities
Honours
All disciplines Students who will register
for the Honours degree in
any area of Humanities. Awards are based on merit
and/or financial need.
Applicants for merit must have obtained at least 60%
for major subjects.
Applications for financial aid will be subject to a
means test.
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Mullne, Rose
& Sydney
Bursary
All disciplines Masters or Doctoral study by research
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to
apply & closing date
for application
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.
Masters 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.
Value:
Masters - R90 000 p.a.
Doctoral - R130 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 applicants 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.
Saunders,
Noreen
Bursary
All disciplines Preference for female UCT
graduate
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Twamley
Postgraduate
Bursary
All disciplines Masters or Doctoral study
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to
apply & closing date
for application
UCT/
Woolworths
Fellowships
Environment:
Pesticides, Seafood
Sustainability, Water Usage,
Waste Water,
Energy/Climate Change,
Biodiversity and
Probiotics
South African students only
Masters and Doctoral Study
65% for Honours or
Masters final examination
Value:
Masters - R80 000
Doctoral - R100 000
Tenure:
1Year Renewable
Note: Woolworths Fellowships may not be
available every year. Please
check with the PGC&FO
Application form available for download from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/ and
from the Postgraduate Centre and Funding Office.
Accompanying documents:
CV, Certified copy of SA ID,
2 Letters of Reference, proof
of acceptance by Department,
Research proposal summary
Please check with the Postgraduate Centre &
Funding office or on the
above URL for closing date.
Urmson-Smith
Bursary
All disciplines Graduates born, educated or
permanently resident in Oudtshoorn
Value: Variable
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A) available from Postgraduate
Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date
31 October
Wakeford, Dr
John Bursary
All disciplines Preference for degrees in Education
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Woodstock &
Salt River
Mission
Bursary
Religious Studies
Variable
Protestant graduates
intending to undertake
missionary work
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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B. Scholarships for Students from Designated Groups
Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply &
closing date for application
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 Masters 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
MLH Architects &
Planners
Bursary
Architecture &
Town Planning
Final year Masters
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
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C. 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
Masters 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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Benfara
Scholarship
Health Sciences For postgraduate study in
Health Sciences and cancer
related research
Value: Variable
Tenure: 1 year
Postgraduate Medical Awards
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate
Funding Office and can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Brunow, Myer
& Harry,
Scholarships
Health Sciences For postgraduate study in
Health Sciences
Value: Variable
Tenure: 1 year
Postgraduate Medical Awards
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Forman,
Frank Grant
Health Sciences For graduate study and
research in Health Sciences
Value: Variable
Tenure: 1 year
Postgraduate Medical Awards
Application (Form 10A) available from Postgraduate
Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
Glickman/
Elliot
Scholarship
Health Sciences For postgraduate study in
Health Sciences
Value: Variable
Tenure: 1 year
Postgraduate Medical Awards
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Rubin, Marcus
Scholarship
Health Sciences For postgraduate study in Health Sciences
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Waddell,
Marion
Beatrice
Bursary
Cancer Research For postgraduate studies
having a bearing on cancer research
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Yeoman
Bequest
Bursary
Cancer Research For postgraduate study in
health sciences having a bearing on cancer research
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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D. 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
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
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 UCTs Department of Construction Economics & Management
Value: R2 500
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A) available from Postgraduate
Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Bokhorst,
Matthijs
Bursary
Music For postgraduate study in
Music
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Buyskes, Hilda
Bursary
Librarianship Graduate with aptitude for
Library work
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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
Masters and Doctoral level
Postgraduate Bursary Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate
Funding Office and can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
Cockwell,
Daphne
Scholarships
Nursing and
Midwifery
South African citizens only
For full-time study towards Postgraduate Diploma and
Masters degree
Application to Head of
Nursing and Midwifery
Department, Associate Professor Sinegugu Duma
Email: [email protected]
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 2014 plus certified copies of
applicants bank account statements for October, November and December
2013 plus an official letter
from employer indicating release for full duration of
study period.
Closing Date: 15 March
Gavron, Dr
Sylvia
Scholarship
(Music)
Music For Masters and Doctoral students in Music (Piano)
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Gavron, Dr
Sylvia
Scholarship
(Psychology)
Psychology For Masters and Doctoral students in psychology of female abuse and battery
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A) available from Postgraduate
Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
EE Coutts
Bursary
Music Full-time music students
Value: Variable
Tenure: 1 year renewable at
Masters and Doctoral level
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Epstein,
Bertha Isobel
Bursary
English South African student
For postgraduate study in
English Literature
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Epstein, Louis
Bursary
Drama, Music South African student
For postgraduate study in
Drama and Music
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Gardell, Stella
& John
Bursary
Music
Preference for the
study of the Cello
Full-time study at the South African College of Music
Honours, Masters and Doctoral
Postgraduate Bursary Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate
Funding Office and can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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
Masters and Doctoral level
Postgraduate Bursary Application (Form 10A)
available from
Postgraduate Funding Office
and can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
Kellman,
Ascher
Bursary
Piano For postgraduate study in
Pianoforte
Value: Variable
Tenure: 1 year renewable at Masters and Doctoral level
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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
Masters and Doctoral level
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate
Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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
Masters and Doctoral level
Postgraduate Bursary Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate
Funding Office and can be downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Lamsley, Peter
Memorial
Scholarship
Drama Graduate with demonstrated
potential to make a career in
theatre
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
MacKenzie,
Barbara
Memorial
Scholarship
English Restricted to women
undertaking a Masters degree in English.
Minimum 2+ result for
English III.
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
MacKenzie,
Megan
Memorial
Scholarship
Music Graduate with evidence of
ability for advanced study
in Music
Value: Variable
Tenure: 1 year renewable at
Masters and Doctoral level
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Overbeek,
John &
Margaret
Scholarship
Social Work Awarded primarily on
merit, for advanced study in
Social Work.
Value: Variable
Tenure: 1 year renewable at
Masters and Doctoral level
Postgraduate Bursary
Application (Form 10A)
available from Postgraduate
Funding Office and can be
downloaded from http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
Sacks, Ruth
Bursary
Social Anthropology
UCT graduate
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Note: Award to be revised
Spilhaus, PA
Memorial
Bursary
Librarianship For postgraduate study in
Librarianship
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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Name of
award
Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
Spilman, DM
Bursary
Education For Honours, Masters and Doctoral students
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
Closing Date:
31 October
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/fundin
g/postgraduate/applications/
or by nomination by HOD
Closing Date:
31 October
Contact Virginia Fisher or Stacey-Lee Harrison at UCT Postgraduate Funding Office, telephone
(021) 650 2141/3040 email [email protected] or [email protected]
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E. Departmental Awards Requiring Specific Application or Procedures
Name of award Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
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
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
Closing Date:
30 January 2013
Biological
Sciences
Department
Postgraduate
Scholarship
Biological Sciences
Department
Available for full-time Honours, Masters 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
Full-time Honours or MEd
students.
Value: Approx. R2 000
Tenure: 1 year
The Head
ENGEO
UCT
Business
Womens 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
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Name of award Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
Cameron,
Dorothy
Scholarship
Biological
Sciences
Full-time Honours, Masters and Doctoral studies in
Biological Sciences Department. Project should
have significant botanical
content. Awarded on academic merit and
financial need.
Value: Variable
Tenure: 1 year
The Head
Biological Sciences Department
UCT
Consult the Head when formulating research
proposal
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]
Closing Date:
30 November
Centre for
Social Science
Research
Centre for Social
Science Research
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 Masters 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
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Name of award Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
Chemical
Engineering
Postgraduate
Scholarship
Chemical
Engineering
Awarded on merit for full-
time Masters and Doctoral study in Chemical Engineering.
Value: Variable
Tenure:
Masters 2 years
Doctoral 3 years
The Head
Department of Chemical Engineering
UCT
Consult supervisor on commencement of research
Corder, Basil
and Con
Scholarship
Law Awarded to a graduate
registered for LLM degree by coursework and minor
dissertation on basis of
academic merit, financial need and having displayed a
concern for the wider
community through service individually or involuntary
organisations. Preference
given to applicants who will complete part of the degree
at a university outside South
Africa.
Value: Variable
Tenure: 1 year renewable
Ms Patricia Phillips
Law Faculty Office
Kramer Law Building
UCT
Closing Date:
31 January
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
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
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Name of award Discipline Eligibility & conditions
Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
Electrical
Engineering
Postgraduate
Scholarship
Electrical
Engineering
Awarded on merit for full-
time Masters and Doctoral study in Department of Electrical Engineering.
Value: Variable
Tenure:
Masters 1 year
Doctoral 1 year
Head of Department
Electrical Engineering
UCT
Consult Supervisor and Head
when formulating research
proposal.
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]
Closing Date:
31 October
Gamebird
Research
Programme
Gamebird
Biology
Honours, Masters, Doctoral and Postdoctoral
within the Gamebird
Research Programme
Value: Variable
Tenure: 1 year renewable
up to 3 years
Director
Gamebird Research
Programme
Percy FitzPatrick Institute
Department of Biological
Sciences
UCT
Email: [email protected]
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Value p.a. & Tenure
Address to which to apply
& closing date for
application
Gavron, Sylvia
Bursary
Ophthalmology Postgraduate study of
blindness in children and in
elderly persons
Value: Variable
Tenure: 1 year
Head of Department
Division