Funding for Postgraduate Study

In addition to the general postgraduate bursaries offered by the University and the National Research Foundation (NRF) (refer to the following webpage: http://www0.sun.ac.za/international/postgraduate-student-funding), there are a number of bursaries specifically for full-time studies in Economics.

Honours bursaries

Departmental bursary

• Up to a maximum of R10 000 for one year full-time study
• Only for South African citizens
• Minimum of 73% for third-year Economics
• Closing date: 31 October
• Application form 2011

NRF sponsored Research Chair in the Economics of Social Policy bursary

• R15 000 for one year of full-time study
• Only for South African citizens / permanent residents
• Minimum of 60% for third-year Economics
• May not be held simultaneously with another NRF scholarship/bursary/grant or with any other bursary/scholarship that is contractually binding
• Closing date: 31 October
• NRF Bursary Application 2011

 National Treasury sponsored bursary

• Covers tuition & registration fees, prescribed textbooks, meals & accommodation at a Stellenbosch University residence
• Only for South African citizens
• Minimum of 60% for third-year Economics
• Closing date: 30 September
• See http://www.treasury.gov.za/graduate/default.aspx for full details and application form

Genesis Educational Foundation Trust bursary

The Genesis Educational Foundation Trust invites applications from Indian, Coloured and African, South African students for the 2012 academic year.

The bursary covers:

• 100% of the prescribed university tuition

• Cost of single room accommodation in a university residence or university house

• Contribution towards living expenses

 Eligible applicants: 

• South African citizens (Indian, Coloured and African)
• Have achieved at least a 65% aggregate consistently during their undergraduate degree
• Are eligible for, or will become eligible for registration for an Honours degree in Economics in 2012

• Work back period on a year-for-year basis

Bursary application process:

• Applications to: [protected email address]  by 30 September 2011

• Complete application consists of:

  • Short motivational letter (500 words)
  • Writing sample (e.g. essay or an assignment)
  • Comprehensive CV providing details of your activities since high school
  • Certified copy of your ID
  • Two academic references (to be supplied by two individuals who have lectured and/or supervised you during your undergraduate studies)
  • Academic transcripts (undergraduate degree) 

Master's bursaries

Departmental bursary

• Up to a maximum of R20 000 for one year full-time study
• Only for South African citizens
• Minimum of 70% for Honours in Economics
• Closing date: 31 October
• Application form 2011

NRF sponsored Research Chair in the Economics of Social Policy bursary

• R40 000 per annum
• Maximum period of support two years
• Only for full-time full thesis Master's students
• Only for South African citizens / permanent residents
• Minimum of 60% for Honours in Economics
• May not be held simultaneously with another NRF scholarship/bursary/grant or with any other bursary/scholarship that is contractually binding
• Closing date: 31 October
• No bursaries available for 2012

National Treasury sponsored bursary

• Covers tuition & registration fees, prescribed textbooks, meals & accommodation at a Stellenbosch University residence
• Only for South African citizens
• Minimum of 60% for Honours in Economics
• Closing date: 30 September
• See http://www.treasury.gov.za/graduate/default.aspx for full details and application form

Genesis Educational Foundation Trust bursary

The Genesis Educational Foundation Trust invites applications from Indian, Coloured and African, South African students for the 2012 academic year.

The bursary covers:

• 100% of the prescribed university tuition

• Cost of single room accommodation in a university residence or university house

• Contribution towards living expenses

Eligible applicants: 

• South African citizens (Indian, Coloured and African)
• Have achieved at least a 65% aggregate consistently during their Honours degree
• Are eligible for, or will become eligible for registration for a Master's degree in Economics in 2012

• Work back period on a year-for-year basis

Bursary application process:

 Applications to: [protected email address]  by 30 September 2011

• Complete application consists of:

  • Short motivational letter (500 words)
    • Writing sample (e.g. essay or an assignment)
    • Comprehensive CV providing details of your activities since high school
    • Certified copy of your ID
    • Two academic references (to be supplied by two individuals who have lectured and/or supervised you during your Honours studies)
    • Academic transcripts (undergraduate degree and preliminary grades obtained to date)

ERSA Post-graduate Scholarships

• 2012 Bursary information not yet available. Will be posted as soon as received.
• The following applied to the 2010 bursary:
  • R80000 per annum for full-time studies
  • Funding for:
    • One year of a 1-year coursework Master's programme
    • Two years of a 2-year coursework Master's programme 
    • Two years of a full thesis Master's programme 
  • Only for South African citizens
  • Minimum of 70% for Honours in Economics
  • Applications from designated groups will receive prioritisation
  • Closing date: 21 October 
  • Invitation (44 KB)
  • Application questionnaire (52 KB)

Doctoral bursaries

NRF sponsored Research Chair in the Economics of Social Policy bursary

• R60 000 per annum
• Maximum period of support three years
• Only for full-time students
• Only for South African citizens / permanent residents
• Minimum of 60% for Master's in Economics
• May not be held simultaneously with another NRF scholarship/bursary/grant or with any other bursary/scholarship that is contractually binding
• Closing date: 31 October
• No bursaries available for 2012

National Treasury sponsored bursary

• Covers tuition & registration fees, meals & accommodation at a Stellenbosch University residence
• Only for South African citizens
• Minimum of 65% for Master's in Economics

• Closing date: 30 September
• See http://www.treasury.gov.za/graduate/default.aspx for full details and application form

ERSA Post-graduate Scholarships

• 2012 Bursary information not yet available. Will be posted as soon as received.
• The following applied to the 2010 bursary:
  • R80000 per annum for full-time studies
  • Maximum period of support three years
  • Only for South African citizens
  • Minimum of 70% for Master's in Economics
  • Applications from designated groups will receive prioritisation
  • Closing date: 21 October
  • Invitation (44 KB)
  • Application questionnaire (52 KB)