The Graduate School of Economic and Management Sciences (GEM) is currently accepting applications for its full-time, funded doctoral programme. Applications will be considered for the following two scholarship opportunities:
- GEM Elite Doctoral Scholarships
- GEM Doctoral Scholarships
- Stellenbosch University Elite Scholarship
- Benefits of Stellenbosch University Elite Scholarship
- Requirements for Stellenbosch University Elite Scholarship
- Selection Process
- Application Documents
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
Stellenbosch University Elite Scholarship
| Application Deadline | August 15, 2024 |
| School to study | Stellenbosch University (SU) |
| Type | Ph.D |
| Sponsor | Stellenbosch University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of Stellenbosch University Elite Scholarship
- Full-time doctoral scholarships, valued at R200 000 per year for three years.
- Full-time doctoral scholarships valued at R150 000 per year for three years.
Requirements for Stellenbosch University Elite Scholarship
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
- A candidate must meet the minimum criteria for admission to a PhD programme at Stellenbosch University. This requires a master's degree in the relevant discipline.
- The bursaries are open to South African citizens and foreign nationals. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged South African citizens.
- Candidates must have achieved a minimum mark of 70% to be eligible for the GEM Elite Scholarships.
- Only applications in one of the Faculty's Researc?h Themes (follows below) will be considered.
There are limited scholarships available. Submission of an application, even if you meet all of the criteria, does not guarantee funding.
The final alloc?ation of scholarships is made at the discretion of the Graduate School governing board and is subject to funding availability; and where the Faculty is able to appoint a suitable supervisor.
The Graduate School reserves the right to not award any scholarships.
Selection Process
Due to the large number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Graduate School.
If you have not received a response from the Graduate School Office by the 18th of October 2024, your application should be considered unsuccessful.
Application Documents
- In addition to the completed application form, the following supporting documents are required:
- Academic records: Full particulars of ALL previous and current tertiary studies. Please submit copies of certified diploma/degree certificates AND official study records (transcripts). Please note that academic records from student portals will not be acceptable.
- ID or passport: A certified copy of your ID (South African) or passport (international) photo page
- Proof of competency in English: Applicants either need to provide proof that they have obtained their qualifications from tertiary institutions where English is the language of instruction, or proof of English Language proficiency. This evidence must accompany your application and must not be older than 24 months from the date of application.
Established in 1918, Universiteit Stellenbosch (University of Stellenbosch) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Stellenbosch (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Western Cape. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Tygerberg, Bellville, Saldanha. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa, Universiteit Stellenbosch is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Stellenbosch offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 101 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.