University of Pretoria Commonwealth Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded)

Application is invited to apply for the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Scholarship 2025. This is a fully funded scholarship program for international students. The University of Pretoria is a research-intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates for doctoral studies who will make significant contributions to its research endeavors.

As part of South Africa’s contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, the University of Pretoria has made funds available for three doctoral scholarships for students coming from Commonwealth Countries (excluding South African students). 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.

University of Pretoria Scholarship

• Host Country: South Africa
• Name of Institute: University of Pretoria
• Eligible Countries: Commonwealth Countries
• Sponsored by: UP Internal Bursary
• Deadline: 11th September 2024

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Eligibility

The UP Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship will be awarded to applicants who are citizens of
Commonwealth countries, except South Africa.

Applicants must conduct their studies at the University of Pretoria and commence in 2025. Applicant must have submitted an application to study at UP for the 2025 academic year.

Each Applicant must have identified a potential supervisor. Each Applicant must have submitted academic records to the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA).

Applicants must have completed their postgraduate/Masters’s degree no less than two years prior
to applying to UP for admission for the 2025 academic year. Applicants who are older than 40 years of age do not qualify for this scholarship.

PhD and Masters students currently registered or who previously studied at the University of
Pretoria is not eligible to apply.

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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:

• Accommodation and living costs.
• Fees p.a.
• Medical Aid.
• 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.

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How To Apply

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 perspective 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 please check the official source.

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