ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER – STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY & ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in various fields, including Arts, Languages, and Social Sciences. Stellenbosch University is one of the leading universities in South Africa, known for its academic excellence and research contributions.
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is a prominent non-profit organization in the United States. It supports arts and humanities projects through grants and funding in various program areas, including Higher Learning, Arts and Culture, Public Knowledge, and Humanities in Place.
ABOUT THE SU ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Stellenbosch University Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Scholarship is available for postgraduate students pursuing a Master’s degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The scholarship is focused on research topics within three themes: African Cultural Studies, Identity, Gender and/or Queer Studies, and The Anthropocene and Ecocriticism.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SU ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria to be eligible for the scholarship:
- South African citizen or international student
- Maximum age of 30 years
- First-class distinction (minimum 75%) in the final year of Honours degree
- Intend to study full-time towards a Master’s (full thesis) at Stellenbosch University in 2024
- Excellent academic record
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SU ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
To apply for the scholarship, follow these steps:
- Download and complete the Stellenbosch University Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Scholarship Application Form.
- Submit the completed application form and the required supporting documents via email to graduateschool@sun.ac.za. Use the subject line “Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Scholarship Application.”
CLOSING DATE FOR THE SU ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The closing date for the scholarship application is 31 July. Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.
CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER
For any inquiries related to the scholarship programme, please contact the Stellenbosch University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences directly:
Contact person: Dr Candice Steele Email: graduateschool@sun.ac.za
