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Lisa Maskell Doctoral Scholarships 2025


Summary

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University is pleased to announce, in partnership with the Gerda Henkel Foundation, a limited number of full-time scholarships for PhD studies. Scholarships are available for research projects in the Historical Humanities.​​​


Benefit:

  • Up to R420,000 over three years. (In addition to study fees and an allowance, the scholarship covers research activities such as a writing retreat, conference attendance and publication costs.)


Eligibility:

  • Applicants from sub-Saharan African countries. Priority will be given to qualifying candidates from PANGeA partner institutions.

  • Applicants should have obtained 70% in the final year of the previously completed degree.

  • Applicants are expected to provide a sample of their writing with their application:

  • MA thesis for PhD applicants

  • Any published academic articles related to your application.

  • At the date of application, applicants must not be older than 35 years to apply for a PhD scholarship.

  • Applicants must be able to commence studies in February 2022 (subject to possible COVID-19-related delays).

  • Students are not required to be registered or to have a supervisor. They should, however, inform themselves regarding the availability of suitable supervisors in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in their particular field of research, before submitting an application.


Deadline:

31 July 2024


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