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://web-apps.sun.ac.za/beurse/Ebeursframes_all.html), 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 68% for third-year Economics
Minimum of 40% (HG) or 60% (SG) for Mathematics in the final Senior Certificate (Matric) Examination
Closing date: 31 October
Application form 2009 (94 KB)

Special Economics Bursary

Up to R89 000 for a maximum of 18 months full-time study

Only for previously disadvantaged South African citizens
Minimum of 60% for third-year Economics
Minimum of 40% (HG) or 60% (SG) for Mathematics in the final Senior Certificate (Matric) Examination
Closing date: 30 November
Application form 2010

NRF sponsored Research Chair in the Economics of Social Policy bursary

R15 000 for one year of full-time study
Only for previously disadvantaged South African citizens
Minimum of 60% for third-year Economics
Minimum of 40% (HG) or 60% (SG) for Mathematics in the final Senior Certificate (Matric) Examination
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 2010 (59 KB)

National Treasury sponsored bursary

Covers tuition & registration fees, prescribed textbooks, meals & accommodation at a Stellenbosch University residence
Only for South African citizens
Minimum of 65% for third-year Economics
Minimum of 40% (HG) or 60% (SG) for Mathematics in the final Senior Certificate (Matric) Examination to gain entrance into Stellenbosch University's Honours Economics programme
Closing date: 30 September
See http://www.treasury.gov.za/graduate/default.aspx for full details and application form

Genesis Educational Foundation Trust bursary

In the region of R50 000 for one year full-time study
Only for South African citizens from a previously disadvantaged group as defined by the Employment Equity Act (includes females)
Applicants should have achieved at least 65% for third-year Economics
Applicants are eligible for, or will become eligible for registration for an Honours in Economics in 2010. This requires:
- Minimum of 60% for Economics 3
- Minimum of 40% (HG) or 60% (SG) for Mathematics in the final Senior Certificate (Matric) Examination
Recipients will be required to work for Genesis on a year-for-year basis after completion of their studies
Applications close 28 August 2009. Late applications might be considered
Full scholarship and application information (28 KB)

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 65% for Honours in Economics
Minimum of 40% (HG) or 60% (SG) for Mathematics in the final Senior Certificate (Matric) Examination
Closing date: 31 October
Application form 2009 (94 KB)

Special Economics Bursary

Up to R89 000 for a maximum of 18 months full-time coursework Master's

Only for previously disadvantaged South African citizens
Minimum of 60% for Honours in Economics
Minimum of 40% (HG) or 60% (SG) for Mathematics in the final Senior Certificate (Matric) Examination
Closing date: 30 November
Application form 2010

NRF sponsored Research Chair in the Economics of Social Policy bursary

R33 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
Minimum of 40% (HG) or 60% (SG) for Mathematics in the final Senior Certificate (Matric) Examination
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 2010 (59 KB)
No more bursaries available for 2010

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sponsored bursary

Up to a maximum of R60 000 for a period of 18 months
Only for full-time coursework or research-based Master's programme
Only for South African citizens. Preference will be given to qualifying applicants from previously disadvantaged groups
Minimum of 60% for Honours in Economics
Minimum of 40% (HG) or 60% (SG) for Mathematics in the final Senior Certificate (Matric) Examination
Upon successful completion of studies, bursary recipients will be expected to join the DTI for a period equaling the duration of the completed studies
Enquiries should be directed to Norman Hlungwani: (012) 394 3423 or [protected email address]
Closing date for applications: 30 October 2009. Submit application to Economics Department
DTI Bursary Application Forms Postgraduate 2010 (496 KB)

National Treasury sponsored bursary

Covers tuition & registration fees, prescribed textbooks, meals & accommodation at a Stellenbosch University residence
Only for South African citizens
Minimum of 65% for Honours in Economics
Minimum of 40% (HG) or 60% (SG) for Mathematics in the final Senior Certificate (Matric) Examination to gain entrance into Stellenbosch University's Master's Economics programme
Closing date: 30 September
See http://www.treasury.gov.za/graduate/default.aspx for full details and application form

Genesis Educational Foundation Trust bursary

In the region of R50 000 for one year full-time study
Only for South African citizens from a previously disadvantaged group as defined by the Employment Equity Act (includes females)
Applicants should have achieved at least 65% for Honours in Economics
Applicants are eligible for, or will become eligible for registration for an Master's in Economics in 2010. This requires:
- Minimum of 60% for Honours in Economics
- Minimum of 40% (HG) or 60% (SG) for Mathematics in the final Senior Certificate (Matric) Examination
Recipients will be required to work for Genesis on a year-for-year basis after completion of their studies
Applications close 28 August 2009. Late applications might be considered
Full scholarship and application information (28 KB)

ERSA Post-graduate Scholarships

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
Minimum of 40% (HG) or 60% (SG) for Mathematics in the final Senior Certificate (Matric) Examination
Closing date: 21 October
Invitation (44 KB)
Application questionnaire (52 KB)

Doctoral bursaries

NRF sponsored Research Chair in the Economics of Social Policy bursary

R55 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
NRF Bursary Application 2010 (59 KB)
No more bursaries available for 2010

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