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University of Cape Town (UCT)

International and refugee students' scholarships

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All UCT international and refugee students' scholarships are supplementary as a contribution towards Cost of Attendance. Students who apply must have the means to fund their studies.The scholarships are renewable for the duration of the course of study, if satisfactory progress is maintained, for 1 year at honours level, 2 at master's level and 3 at doctoral level. Continuing students applying for renewal are not required to complete these forms and would be automatically be renewed upon satisfactory progress. Applicants must apply for full-time admission through the UCT admissions office or the faculty office. Late applications are not accepted.

Overview

University of Cape Town (UCT)
Cape Town, Western Cape region, South Africa
Full-time
English
Computer Science, Law / Legal Studies, Industrial Relations, Criminology, Linguistics, Social Work, Sociology, History & Archaeology, Anthropology, International Relations/Studies/Affairs, Nursing & Midwifery, Public Health, Health/Healthcare, Psychiatry, Medicine Related Studies, Medicine, Engineering - Electrical & Electronic, Engineering - Civil & Structural, Engineering - Chemical, Architecture, Urban Planning, Statistics & Operational Research, Economics & Econometrics, Accounting & Finance, Sports-related Subjects, Marketing, Business Analytics, Business & Management Studies

Detailed Information

Qualifications
A step-by-step guide of the process (Infographic): https://www.uct.ac.za/sites/default/files/media/documents/uct_ac_za/49/PGFO%20Financial%20Aid-Infographic%20-%20Draft07.pdf
Procedure
The applicant's country of origin has no bearing on the award of scholarships, but proof of refugee status is required. Please refer to Financial Assistance for Postgraduate Study and Postdoctoral Research (Handbook 14) for full details.
Academic Transfer
Accepts transfer credit.

Application Requirements

Other documents
Application form
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