Stellenbosch University 2025 GEM Elite scholarships

Published: 31 Jul 2024

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
• GEM Doctoral Scholarships

Stellenbosch University Elite Scholarship

Stellenbosch University Elite Scholarship Benefits

• Full-time doctoral scholarships, valued at R200 000 per year for three years.
• Full-time doctoral scholarships valued at R150 000 per year for three years.

Requirements for Stellenbosch University Elite Scholarship

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

• A candidate must meet the minimum criteria for admission to a PhD programme at Stellenbosch University. This requires a master's degree in the relevant discipline.
• The bursaries are open to South African citizens and foreign nationals. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged South African citizens. 
• Candidates must have achieved a minimum mark of 70% to be eligible for the GEM Elite Scholarships.
• Only applications in one of the Faculty's Researc?h Themes (follows below) will be considered.

There are limited scholarships available.  Submission of an application, even if you meet all of the criteria, does not guarantee funding.

The final alloc?ation of scholarships is made at the discretion of the Graduate School governing board and is subject to funding availability; and where the Faculty is able to appoint a suitable supervisor.

The Graduate School reserves the right to not award any scholarships.

Selection Process

Due to the large number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Graduate School. 

If you have not received a response from the Graduate School Office by the 18th of October 2024, your application should be considered unsuccessful.

Application Documents

• In addition to the completed application form, the following supporting documents are required:
• Academic records: Full particulars of ALL previous and current tertiary studies. Please submit copies of certified diploma/degree certificates AND official study records (transcripts). Please note that academic records from student portals will not be acceptable.
• ID or passport: A certified copy of your ID (South African) or passport (international) photo page
• Proof of competency in English: Applicants either need to provide proof that they have obtained their qualifications from tertiary institutions where English is the language of instruction, or proof of English Language proficiency. This evidence must accompany your application and must not be older than 24 months from the date of application.

Application Deadline

How to Apply