VC Equality Scholarship at University of Witwatersrand in South Africa 2020 for Bachelor


The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is furnishing the VC Equality program with the motive of supporting candidates who have a financial hardship to complete their studies in South Africa.

The educational award has the purpose of supporting South African candidates coming from Quintile 1 and 2 schools for undertaking an undergraduate degree program at Wits University.

The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is more commonly known as the Wits University of Wits. It is the third oldest South African university in continuous operation and situated as a multi-campus South African public research university in Johannesburg.

Why at the University of the Witwatersrand? The university has a quite good reputation for its teaching quality and educational support. It offers many degree programs and also guides candidates to do the best for building a bright future.

University of the Witwatersrand Information

University of the Witwatersrand Grants

VC Equality Scholarship at University of Witwatersrand in South Africa 2020 for Bachelor Founded in 1922, University of the Witwatersrand is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Johannesburg (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Gauteng. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa, University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) 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 97 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this South African higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: South African candidates are eligible to join
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Available for pursuing an undergraduate degree program in any field offered by the university
  • Admissible Criteria: The grant is available for aspirants from Quintile 1 and 2 schools

Offered Benefits

The current value of the grant is R110 000 per annum. It will cover the cost of tuition, accommodation and a monthly stipend for the duration of the bachelor course.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: The candidates should take place in an undergraduate degree program at the university. After that, they will be automatically considered for the grant, no formal application is required.
  • Language Requirement: The students need to have good proficiency in the English language.
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