Applications are invited to apply for the Stellenbosch University PSP Scholarship 2026 in South Africa. All International applicants can apply for the Scholarship Program. Applicants who want to pursue their Masters Degree or PhD Degree abroad are welcome to apply. Scholarships, both Full Funded and partial Funded, are offered according to the standards established by each faculty. Students from other countries may also apply.
The Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP) is one of our most prominent scholarship initiatives. It seeks to support our ambition of becoming a top research-intensive university by cultivating a pool of developing research talent among our postgraduate students. Please keep in mind that there are two independent application processes: one for postgraduate study and one for this scholarship scheme. The candidate must fulfill both the scholarship’s requirements and the admission requirements of the relevant degree program in order for any scholarship to be awarded.
Stellenbosch University (SU) is a public research institution located in South Africa. Stellenbosch is South Africa’s oldest university and the oldest in Sub-Saharan Africa, having obtained full university status in 1918. Stellenbosch University was placed third in Africa and 251-275 overall in the most recent Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Another credible rating system, QS World University Rankings, recently ranked the university as 390 in the world and third in Africa.
Stellenbosch University PSP Scholarship 2026 Details:
| University: | Stellenbosch University |
| Degree level: | Masters, PhD |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | South Africa |
| Last date: | 31 October 2025 |
Financial Benefits:
Full or partial financing is available to South African and international students, and the recipients will be chosen based on their accomplishments and academic standing.
Scholarship values:
- Doctoral: R160,000 per annum (up to three years)
- Honours: R110,000 for one academic year.
- Master’s: R140,000 per annum (up to two years).
Documents Required:
- Online Application Form
- Copy of ID document / Passport – for international students.
- Academic Transcript
- An official copy of your previous thesis
- Letter of support from a prospective supervisor
- A copy of a previous academic writing sample (e.g., thesis or research essay).
- A 500-word preliminary research proposal
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae/resume explains following:
- Research publications (if applicable),
- Awards or grants received,
- Professional / Work experience.
Eligibility Criteria:
In order to be considered for the Stellenbosch University PSP Scholarship 2026 in South Africa, applicants must:
- You must be accepted into a postgraduate program (a master’s, PhD, or honors degree), fulfill the requirements unique to your faculty, and apply for the scholarship and degree program independently in order to be eligible for this flagship program.
- You are not allowed to work more than 20 hours a week and cannot take a full-time paying position.
- You must submit separate applications for the PSP scholarship and postgraduate study.
- You cannot work full-time or more than 20 hours per week while on scholarship.
You cannot apply for a qualification at the same or lower level as the one you already have.
Master’s and doctoral degree recipients are required to write a specified number of articles for peer evaluation. - Academic Average:
- Honors: Most faculties need a minimum of a 60% average in your last undergraduate year, while some may require more.
- Master’s: A minimum of 65% in your honors degree.
- Doctoral: At least 65% in your master’s degree.
NOTE: Please enclose proof of funding with your application materials if you were previously financed by NSFAS or ISFAP for your undergraduate studies. This might be an institutional letter from financial aid verifying NSFAS/ISFAP financing or a fee statement showing the NSFAS bursary.
Application Deadline:
The last date to apply for the Stellenbosch University PSP Scholarship 2026 in South Africa for international students is 31st October 2025.
How to Apply for Stellenbosch University PSP Scholarship?
- Step 1: Go to our website for prospective postgraduate students, and become acquainted with the postgraduate program options that are accessible to you as well as the minimal criteria for each.
- Step 2: Submit an application for the appropriate postgraduate program, noting which faculty it belongs under.
- Step 3: Look through the call document below to find the scholarship faculty criteria of the relevant faculty. Every faculty has its own set of requirements.
- Step 4: Apply for the PSP using the faculty’s appropriate application link.
