Stellenbosch University Fully-funded GEM Scholarships 2025 for PhD Students – South Africa

The Graduate School of Economics and Management Sciences (GEM) of the Stellenbosch University has opened applications for 2025. 

Application Deadline: 15th August 2024.

To Be Taken At (Country): South Africa

About the Award: 

The Graduate School of Economic and Management Sciences (GEM) is currently accepting applications for its full-time, funded doctoral programme. Applications will be considered for the following two scholarship opportunities: 

• GEM Elite Doctoral Scholarships: Full-time doctoral scholarships, valued at R200 000 per year for three years.
• GEM Doctoral Scholarships: Full-time doctoral scholarships valued at R150 000 per year for three years.

The application deadline is the 15th of August 2024 and the new intake of full-time PhDs will commence their studies in Stellenbosch on the 15th of January 2025.

Type: PhD

Eligibility:

Candidates must meet the minimum criteria to be considered for a scholarship:

• A candidate has to meet the minimum criteria for admission to a PhD at Stellenbosch University. This requires a master’s degree in the relevant discipline or, in exceptional circumstances, an equivalent qualification.
• Candidates must have achieved a grade of 65% in their master’s programmes.
• Candidates must be under forty years of age when the programme commences in January.
• Only applications in one of the Faculty’s ​Research Themes will be considered.
• All students who meet the below criteria will be considered. ​

Selection Criteria: The Graduate School allocates these scholarships by considering each application on its own merit.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value and Duration of Award: 

Prospective students may apply for full scholarships, which amounts to at least R200 000 per year for three years. 

How to Apply: Follow the steps to apply for the 2025 cohort of the Graduate School below.

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