The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences of Stellenbosch University is pleased to announce, in partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, a limited number of full-time scholarships for Master’s (100% research). Scholarships are available in all the disciplines that form part of our Faculty but this particular scholarship funding is available only for a research topic that falls within one of the following areas African Cultural Studies, The Anthropocene and Ecocriticism, Identity, Gender and Queer Studies

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is one of ten faculties at Stellenbosch University, which offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Arts (Drama; Music and Visual Arts), Languages (African Languages; Afrikaans and Dutch; Ancient Studies; English; General Linguistics and Modern Foreign Languages), and Social Sciences (Geography and Environmental Studies; History; Information Science; Journalism; Philosophy; Political Science; Psychology; Social Work; and Sociology and Social Anthropology). The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation was formed in 1969 when 2 foundations, namely the Avalon Foundation and the Old Dominion Foundation, consolidated. 

Criteria 

Applicants should have obtained a minimum of 75% for their previous degree. 

Applicants are expected to provide a sample of their writing with their application. Honours research essay for MA applicant. Any published academic articles related to your application

At the date of application, applicants must not be older than 30 to apply for a Master’s scholarship. Applicants must apply to study at Stellenbosch University in addition to this scholarship application. Applicants are not required to be registered or to have a supervisor