Scholarship Highlights
Applications for the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship 2025 are now open!
The closing date : 11 September 2024
No late and incomplete applications will be considered.
This is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge research at a renowned institution. Scholarships are available for students from Commonwealth countries (excluding South Africa).
This scholarship is known as the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship and will be awarded on a competitive basis.
The University of Pretoria has an established reputation for academic excellence, particularly in relation to its major research activities.
Value of Doctoral Scholarship
The value of this Doctoral Scholarship will be R184 000 p.a. This amount must be used to cover the following student costs:
- 2.1 Accommodation and living costs.
- 2.2 Fees p.a.
- 2.2 Medical Aid.
- 2.3 Books/Stationery.
Note: The scholarship does not cover research running costs.
Additional costs covered by the University:
- Flight ticket to RSA from home country on proof of study permit.
- Return flight ticket to home country at the end of the completion of the programme as confirmed by the faculty.
- Shuttle service on arrival in South Africa from OR Tambo International Airport to Pretoria and return from Pretoria to OR Tambo International Airport on completion.
- UP application fee, medical aid fee and study visa costs which will be refunded to the Applicant based on proof of receipts upon arrival at UP
Costs not covered by the University:
- Family expenses.
- Additional baggage expenses.
Faculties applicable
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and IT
- Faculty of Health Science
- Faculty of Veterinary Science
- Faculty of Economic and Management Science
- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Theology and Religion
Eligibility requirements
You must:
- be a citizen of a Commonwealth country (except South Africa);
- commence your studies at UP in 2025;
- have submitted an application to study at UP for 2025;
- have identified a potential supervisor;
- have submitted academic records to the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA);
- have completed a postgraduate/master’s degree no less than two years prior to applying to UP for admission for the 2025 academic year; and
- must not be older than 40 years.
Please note, PhD and master’s students currently registered or who previously studied at the University of Pretoria are not eligible.
How to Apply
The closing date is 11 September 2024. No late and incomplete applications will be considered.
In order to be considered for this scholarship, candidates must submit the Application form of the UP PhD Commonwealth Scholarship to the University of Pretoria with the following documentation attached:
- The UP Online application Ref “T” number or 2025 student number provided to the Applicants by UP on their UP Portal.
- A written motivation from the prospective Doctoral supervisor that you have identified from UP. The said motivation must confirm the availability of research funding.
- An outline (one A4 page) of the proposed research work.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) – no more than 3 pages.
- Proof that study leave will be granted if the scholarship is awarded (if applicable) by your place of current work,
- Copy of a valid passport.
- Full academic transcripts of all qualifications obtained (not certificates).
- Two completed reference forms from two different academics/supervisors who have current knowledge of the Applicant’s academic performance (Reference form attached).
The above documents should be sent as a single pdf document to [email protected] with a
Subject Heading “UP Commonwealth 2025”.
For more information, go to https://ow.ly/4jSy50Sra59
Research information: https://ow.ly/aqep50Sra57
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Attachments to download:
- UP Doctoral Commonwealth Scholarship Conditions and Criteria – PDF (0.15 MB)
- UP Doctoral Commonwealth Scholarship Application Form – PDF (0.1 MB)
- Referee Form 2025 – DOCX (0.04 MB)
