CALL FOR DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS 2024

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University is pleased to announce a
limited number of full-time scholarships for PhD studies commencing in 2024.
Scholarships are available for research projects in fields of research supported by
departments/centres in the Arts and Social Sciences Faculty.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Applicants should have obtained 70% in the final year of the previous completed
degree.
• Applicants are expected to provide a sample of their writing with their application:
o MA thesis for PhD applicants
o Any published academic articles related to your application

• At the date of application, applicants must not be older than 40 years to apply for a
PhD scholarship.
• Applicants must be able to commence studies in January 2024.
• Applicants must submit an application to study at Stellenbosch University in addition
to this scholarship application (https://arts.sun.ac.za/files/2023/06/Application-
Form_PhD-Scholarships-2024.docx). Applicants are not required to be registered or
to have a supervisor. They should, however, inform themselves regarding the
availability of suitable supervisors in their particular field of research in the Faculty of
Arts and Social Sciences, before submitting an application.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• An existing record of publications;

• Awards or grants received;
• Relevant professional or artistic experience;

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS

• Official application form;

• A motivation letter (not longer than 600 words);
 • A pre-proposal (or research idea) of no more than 500 words describing your
proposed research question and conceptualization. You should discuss the unique
contribution your research will make to the existing body of knowledge in this field of
study, the problem statement, the methodology / theoretical framework /
philosophical underpinnings you intend to use; and the feasibility of your study.
• A certified copy of your full academic transcript;
• A certified copy of your MA degree certificate – or foreign equivalent (if you
have completed the qualification but have not yet obtained the certificate, official proof
from the institution concerned that the degree will be delivered before February
2024);
• A certified copy of your South African ID /or passport (for international
students).

VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS

• PhD scholarships: Up to R420 000, over three years.

ENQUIRIES
Please direct any enquiries about the scholarships to Dr Candice Steele at
graduateschool@sun.ac.za.
Download scholarship application form here: https://arts.sun.ac.za/files/2023/06/Application-
Form_PhD-Scholarships-2024.docx

PLEASE NOTE: You must apply for entrance to study at Stellenbosch

University in addition to this scholarship application. Please visit the
Postgraduate Studies website http://www.sun.ac.za/english/pgstudies
to apply to the University.