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University of Cape Town National Research Foundation 2025

Awarded by National Research Foundation

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

BachelorsMastersPhD

Funding Type

Full Funding · Varies

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered at the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to citizens of South Africa

Can Be Taken At

University of Cape Town

Provider

National Research Foundation

Last Verified On

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Overview

The National Research Foundation supports financially and academically deserving students in pursuing postgraduate studies aligned with South Africa’s national development and research priorities.

Eligibility Criteria for National Research Foundation:

Applicants must:

  • Apply for full-time Honours, Master’s, or Doctoral studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT).
  • Meet the minimum academic requirement of 65% average in the previous qualification.
  • Upload a referee report using the NRF template, completed by a supervisor or Head of Department.
  • If a supervisor is not yet appointed (Master’s only), submit a support letter from the HoD confirming future supervision and programme start by April.

Value of National Research Foundation:

Successful applicants will be funded either at Full Cost of Study (FCS) or Partial Cost of Study (PCS). The FCS funding will be awarded to South African citizens and Permanent Residents only, who are either financially needy (i.e., those whose combined household family income is less than or equal to R350,000 per annum), living with a disability, or exceptional academic achievers. 

Application Process:

  • Apply online.
  • Complete all sections and select University of Cape Town (UCT).
  • Upload required documents:
    • Academic transcripts
    • Referee letter (NRF template)
    • HoD letter (if no supervisor assigned – Master’s only)
    • Proof of financial need/disability (if applicable)
  • Submit by UCT’s internal deadline for review.
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  • The deadline of University of Cape Town National Research Foundation 2025 is Expired.
  • University of Cape Town National Research Foundation 2025 is offered to Bachelors, Masters, PhD degree.
  • University of Cape Town National Research Foundation 2025 is offered for All subjects offered at the university.
  • University of Cape Town National Research Foundation 2025 is open for: Open to citizens of South Africa.
  • University of Cape Town National Research Foundation 2025 is offered by National Research Foundation.
  • University of Cape Town National Research Foundation 2025 covers Full Funding, Varies.