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NRF Postgraduate Scholarships in South Africa 2022

Awarded by National Research Foundation

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Full or partial funding

Eligible Courses

Science, Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to citizens and permanent residents of South Africa

Can Be Taken At

Any registered South African public university

Provider

National Research Foundation

Last Verified On

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Overview

The NRF minimum academic requirements for postgraduate funding are as follows:

  • A minimum average of 65% for major subjects in the final undergraduate year of study for honours funding;
  • A minimum average of 65% of all subjects at the honours level OR a minimum average of 65% of all subjects at the Postgraduate diploma OR a minimum average of 65% of the final year subjects of a four-year degree for masters funding;
  • A minimum of 65% at the masters’ level for doctoral funding.

Value of NRF Postgraduate Scholarships in South Africa, 2022:

The full funding will cover tuition, accommodation, living allowance, meal allowance and a once-off allowance for study resource material such as an electronic device. The partial funding will cover tuition and accommodation costs only.

Deadline for NRF Postgraduate Scholarships in South Africa, 2022:

The last date to apply for NRF Postgraduate Scholarships in South Africa, 2022 is 20th November 2022

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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  • The deadline of NRF Postgraduate Scholarships in South Africa 2022 is Expired.
  • NRF Postgraduate Scholarships in South Africa 2022 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • NRF Postgraduate Scholarships in South Africa 2022 is offered for Science, Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities.
  • NRF Postgraduate Scholarships in South Africa 2022 is open for: Open to citizens and permanent residents of South Africa.
  • NRF Postgraduate Scholarships in South Africa 2022 is offered by National Research Foundation.
  • NRF Postgraduate Scholarships in South Africa 2022 covers Partial Funding, Full or partial funding.