{"id":61847,"date":"2025-09-05T06:54:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T06:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=61847"},"modified":"2025-09-05T06:54:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T06:54:47","slug":"stellenbosch-university-2026-fully-funded-masters-phd-scholarships-psp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=61847","title":{"rendered":"Stellenbosch University 2026 Fully Funded Masters &#038; PhD Scholarships (PSP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"525\">The <strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"263\">Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP) 2026<\/strong> is one of the university\u2019s flagship funding opportunities. Designed to support outstanding postgraduate students, the programme strengthens the institution\u2019s vision of being a leading research-intensive university by nurturing a new generation of researchers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"656\">Applications for the <strong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"591\">2026 Postgraduate Scholarship Programme<\/strong> open on <strong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"620\">1 September 2025<\/strong> and close on <strong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"653\">31 October 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"677\">Key Dates<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"755\">\n<li data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"717\">\n<p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"717\"><strong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"698\">Opening Date:<\/strong> 1 September 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"755\">\n<p data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"755\"><strong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"737\">Closing Date:<\/strong> 31 October 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"788\">About the Scholarship<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1062\">The PSP provides financial support to selected full-time postgraduate students pursuing Honours, Master\u2019s, and Doctoral studies at Stellenbosch University. Funding is awarded competitively, based on academic excellence, research potential, and faculty-specific criteria.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1143\">Applicants should note that there are <strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1140\">two separate application processes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1241\">\n<li data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1199\">\n<p data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1199\">Application for admission to postgraduate studies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1241\">\n<p data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1241\">Application for the PSP scholarship.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1307\">Both processes must be completed to be considered for funding.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1337\">Scholarship Values<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1524\">\n<li data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1388\">\n<p data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1388\"><strong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1353\">Honours:<\/strong> R110,000 for one registered year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1455\">\n<p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1455\"><strong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1404\">Master\u2019s:<\/strong> R140,000 per year for up to two registered years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1524\">\n<p data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1524\"><strong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1471\">Doctoral:<\/strong> R160,000 per year for up to three registered years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1661\"><em data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1659\">Note: Scholarship values may vary based on available funding. Continuation of funding is subject to satisfactory academic progress.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1693\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"2274\">\n<li data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1760\">\n<p data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1760\">Applicants must intend to register as <strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1757\">full-time students<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1884\">\n<p data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1884\"><strong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1799\">Master\u2019s and Doctoral applicants<\/strong> must have achieved at least 70% in their previous degree or current progress mark.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1986\">\n<p data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1986\"><strong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1909\">Honours applicants<\/strong> must have achieved at least 70% in the subject they plan to specialize in.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2068\">\n<p data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2068\">Applicants may not hold a qualification at the same or a higher degree level.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2154\">\n<p data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2154\">Candidates working full-time or more than 20 hours per week are <strong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2151\">not eligible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2223\">\n<p data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2223\">Awardees may not hold another full scholarship at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2274\">\n<p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2274\">Continued funding depends on progress reports.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2311\"><strong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2309\">Research output expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2475\">\n<li data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2393\">\n<p data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2393\">Master\u2019s students: At least one article submitted to a peer-reviewed journal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2475\">\n<p data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2475\">Doctoral students: At least two articles submitted to peer-reviewed journals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2506\">Application Process<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2538\">Follow these steps to apply:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"3192\">\n<li data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2730\">\n<p data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2730\"><strong data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2585\">Explore postgraduate programme options<\/strong> via the <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/pgstudies?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2669\">Prospective Postgraduate Student website<\/a>. Review available programmes and their entry requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2839\">\n<p data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2839\"><strong data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2757\">Apply for admission<\/strong> to your chosen postgraduate programme and confirm which faculty it falls under.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2949\">\n<p data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2949\"><strong data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2878\">Check faculty-specific criteria<\/strong> in the official call document. Each faculty has unique requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3069\">\n<p data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3069\"><strong data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2974\">Apply for the PSP<\/strong> via the correct application link for your faculty. Links are available in the call document.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3192\">\n<p data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3192\"><strong data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3089\">Attach proof<\/strong> of NSFAS or ISFAP funding if you previously received such support during your undergraduate studies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3234\">Required Application Documents<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3291\">Applicants must upload all documents as a single PDF:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3900\">\n<li data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3349\">\n<p data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3349\">Copy of ID or passport (for international students).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3419\">\n<p data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3419\">Official copy of thesis, mini-thesis, or academic writing sample.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3558\">\n<p data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3558\">Preliminary research idea (max. 500 words) for Master\u2019s and Doctoral applicants, highlighting the unique contribution of the research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3680\">\n<p data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3680\">Certified copies of complete academic records and degree certificates (if completed outside Stellenbosch University).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3737\">\n<p data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3737\">Recommendation letter from a prospective supervisor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3900\">\n<p data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3772\">Concise academic CV including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3900\">\n<li data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3817\">\n<p data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3817\">Research publications (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3841\">\n<p data-start=\"3822\" data-end=\"3841\">Awards or grants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3844\" data-end=\"3872\">\n<p data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3872\">Professional experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3900\">\n<p data-start=\"3877\" data-end=\"3900\">Skills and languages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3951\">Faculties Eligible for PSP Applications<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"4144\">\n<li data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"3968\">\n<p data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"3968\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunsurveys.sun.ac.za\/surveys\/PSP-Application---AgriSciences-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AgriScience<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"3995\">\n<p data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"3995\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunsurveys.sun.ac.za\/surveys\/PSP-Application---Arts--Social-Sciences-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arts &amp; Social Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4029\">\n<p data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4029\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunsurveys.sun.ac.za\/surveys\/PSP-Application---Economic--Management-Sciences-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Economic &amp; Management Science<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4043\">\n<p data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4043\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunsurveys.sun.ac.za\/surveys\/PSP-Application---Education-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Education<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4059\">\n<p data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4059\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunsurveys.sun.ac.za\/surveys\/PSP-Application---Engineering-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engineering<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4067\">\n<p data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4067\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunsurveys.sun.ac.za\/surveys\/PSP-Application---Law-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Law<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4098\">\n<p data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4098\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunsurveys.sun.ac.za\/surveys\/PSP-Application---Medicine--Health-Sciences-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medicine &amp; Health Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4119\">\n<p data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4119\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunsurveys.sun.ac.za\/surveys\/PSP-Application---Military-Science-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Military Science<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4131\">\n<p data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4131\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunsurveys.sun.ac.za\/surveys\/PSP-Application---Science-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4144\">\n<p data-start=\"4134\" data-end=\"4144\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunsurveys.sun.ac.za\/surveys\/PSP-Application---Theology-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Theology<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4249\"><em data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4247\">Applicants must read their faculty-specific criteria before completing the online application form.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4276\">Important Notes<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4809\">\n<li data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4417\">\n<p data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4417\">Scholarships are conditional on meeting both the <strong data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4353\">scholarship criteria<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"4362\" data-end=\"4388\">admission requirements<\/strong> of the relevant programme.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4418\" data-end=\"4503\">\n<p data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4503\">The university may request additional information before making a final decision.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4504\" data-end=\"4608\">\n<p data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4608\">Students receiving the maximum full scholarship may not receive additional or supplementary funding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4685\">\n<p data-start=\"4611\" data-end=\"4685\">Late, incomplete, or inaccurate applications will <strong data-start=\"4661\" data-end=\"4668\">not<\/strong> be considered.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4809\">\n<p data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4809\">If no response is received within three months of the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4816\" data-end=\"4840\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"5118\">\n<li data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"4894\">\n<p data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"4894\"><strong data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"4866\">General Enquiries:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4867\" data-end=\"4892\">postgradfunding@sun.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4895\" data-end=\"4979\">\n<p data-start=\"4897\" data-end=\"4979\"><strong data-start=\"4897\" data-end=\"4942\">Coordinator (Institutional Scholarships):<\/strong> Ms. Micah Dyeres | <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4962\" data-end=\"4977\">micah@sun.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4980\" data-end=\"5054\">\n<p data-start=\"4982\" data-end=\"5054\"><strong data-start=\"4982\" data-end=\"5002\">General Contact:<\/strong> Mr. Jongisizwe Ndlebe | <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5027\" data-end=\"5052\">postgradfunding@sun.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5055\" data-end=\"5118\">\n<p data-start=\"5057\" data-end=\"5118\"><strong data-start=\"5057\" data-end=\"5086\">SU Client Contact Centre:<\/strong> 021 808 9111 | <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5102\" data-end=\"5116\">info@sun.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5120\" data-end=\"5139\"><strong data-start=\"5120\" data-end=\"5137\">Useful Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5140\" data-end=\"5374\">\n<li data-start=\"5140\" data-end=\"5192\">\n<p data-start=\"5142\" data-end=\"5192\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5142\" data-end=\"5190\">Stellenbosch University<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5193\" data-end=\"5245\">\n<p data-start=\"5195\" data-end=\"5245\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5195\" data-end=\"5243\">Postgraduate Office<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5246\" data-end=\"5307\">\n<p data-start=\"5248\" data-end=\"5307\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/pgo\/funding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5248\" data-end=\"5305\">Postgraduate Funding<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5308\" data-end=\"5374\">\n<p data-start=\"5310\" data-end=\"5374\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/finaid.sun.ac.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5310\" data-end=\"5372\">Centre for Undergraduate Bursaries<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5381\" data-end=\"5400\">Final Reminder<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5402\" data-end=\"5608\">The Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP) is a competitive and prestigious funding opportunity for Honours, Master\u2019s, and Doctoral students. To maximize your chances of success:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5610\" data-end=\"5784\">\n<li data-start=\"5610\" data-end=\"5643\">\n<p data-start=\"5612\" data-end=\"5643\">Start your application early.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5644\" data-end=\"5685\">\n<p data-start=\"5646\" data-end=\"5685\">Follow all faculty-specific criteria.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5686\" data-end=\"5784\">\n<p data-start=\"5688\" data-end=\"5784\">Submit a complete, accurate, and thorough application before the <strong data-start=\"5753\" data-end=\"5772\">31 October 2025<\/strong> deadline.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5686\" data-end=\"5784\">For more info please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/research-innovation\/Research-Development\/postgraduate-funding-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/research-innovation\/Research-Development\/postgraduate-funding-support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP) 2026 is one of the university\u2019s flagship funding opportunities. Designed to support outstanding postgraduate students, the programme strengthens the institution\u2019s vision of being a leading research-intensive university by nurturing a new generation of researchers. Applications for the 2026 Postgraduate Scholarship Programme open on 1 September 2025 and close&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":61848,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,23,28,29,31,33,34,41,26,42,35],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-61847","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-africa","8":"category-america","9":"category-asia","10":"category-australia-and-oceania","11":"category-continent","12":"category-europe","13":"category-latin-america-and-the-caribbean","14":"category-master","15":"category-middle-east","16":"category-phd","17":"category-south-america","18":"article","19":"","21":"has-excerpt","22":"has-avatar","23":"has-author","24":"has-nickname","25":"has-date","26":"has-comment-count","27":"has-category-meta","28":"has-read-more","29":"has-title","30":"has-post-media","31":"thumbnail-","32":"has-tfm-share-icons"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61847","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=61847"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61847\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/61848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=61847"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=61847"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=61847"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}