University: Stellenbosch University
Course Level: Masters
Award: Fully Funded
Hosting Country: South Africa
Application Deadline: October 31,2021
A & PhD “TURNING THE TIDE” SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2021
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University is pleased to announce, in partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, a limited number of full-time scholarships for Master’s (100% research) or PhD studies.
Scholarships are available in all the disciplines that form part of our Faculty but this particular scholarship funding is available only for a research topic that falls within one of the following areas:
African Cultural Studies
The Anthropocene and Ecocriticism
Identity, Gender and/or Queer Studies
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants should have obtained a minimum of 75% for their previous degree.
Applicants are expected to provide a sample of their writing with their application:
MA thesis for PhD applicants
Honours research essay for MA applicants
Any published academic articles related to your application
At the date of application, applicants must not be older than 30 years to apply for a Master’s scholarship and not older than 35 to apply for a PhD scholarship.
Students are not required to be registered or to have a supervisor. They should, however, inform themselves with regard to the availability of supervisors in their particular field of research before submitting an application.
RECOMMENDATIONS
An existing record of publications;
Awards or grants received;
Relevant professional experience;
The ability to use any language(s) in addition to English for academic purposes.
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