Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Postgraduate applicants including international students, subject to each faculty's own criteria and to meeting the admission requirements of the degree. You make two applications: one for the postgraduate programme and one for the PSP through your faculty's link in the call document. The page shown was the 2024 edition, so confirm the current call.

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About this opportunity

Stellenbosch's flagship postgraduate scholarship supports emerging research talent, with criteria set per faculty. International students may apply.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Postgraduate applicants including international students, subject to each faculty's own criteria and to meeting the admission requirements of the degree. You make two applications: one for the postgraduate programme and one for the PSP through your faculty's link in the call document. The page shown was the 2024 edition, so confirm the current call.
2. Note the deadline. Check the faculty call document (the page gives no dates and advises you to start early) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. "Rolling" or "varies" does not mean unlimited time. Funds are awarded as applications are reviewed, so apply early.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP)?

Postgraduate applicants including international students, subject to each faculty's own criteria and to meeting the admission requirements of the degree. You make two applications: one for the postgraduate programme and one for the PSP through your faculty's link in the call document. The page shown was the 2024 edition, so confirm the current call.

What does Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP) cover?

Full and partial scholarships, set by each faculty (the page states no amount)

When is the deadline for Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP)?

Check the faculty call document (the page gives no dates and advises you to start early) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP)?

Host countries: South Africa.

What documents do I need for Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP)?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP) application?

High: Programme application + separate faculty scholarship application