These bursaries are limited to certain fields of study and offer small amounts to a few selected students only. These bursaries are subject to the availability of funds. When allocations of the private bursaries are made, preference is given to SA citizens, with the highest level of study (degree programme) and the highest marks, unless otherwise specified. Some departments, especially those in the fields of science and technology, offer financial assistance from departmental funds to selected students.
List of Private Bursaries
CURRENTLY OPEN
Applications are open through the portal http://my.sun.ac.za
Open: 15 June 2023
Closing date: First Friday in December, annually
Outcome: End of May 2024
Harry Crossley
CURRENTLY OPEN
Scholarship details
Masters and Doctoral students in full-time study. Applications are open through the portal http://my.sun.ac.za
Eligibility criteria
- All fields of study except Theology and Political Science
- Minimum average of 70% in the previous degree
- Weighted thesis component of 50% or more
Value
- Masters R 120 000
- Doctoral R 140 000
Open: 15 June 2023
Closing date: 30 Septermber 2023
Outcome for 2024 Applications: December 2023
HB & MJ Thom
CURRENTLY OPEN
Open: 15 June 2023
Closing date: 30 Septermber 2023
Outcome: End of December 2023
Scholarship details
Only for SA citizens
For Full-time Honours, Masters and Doctoral study. All fields of Study.
Criteria of award
Good moral values, positive post-matric leadership in the following fields: sport, cultural, academics, religion etc. Although not a requirement for the award, the University will give preference to applicants who, in addition to the stipulated conditions, obtained a good academic record in their previous degree/studies.
Two testimonials verifying the criteria must accompany the application form. A CV should also accompany the application.
In order to comply with the requirements, the applicant needs to state 3 outstanding achievements in at least 2 of the following leadership categories, i.e. participation in SU student leadership structures, sport, participation in cultural activities/community involvement or leadership roles in religion.
Value
- Honours R 50 000
- Masters R 60 000
- Doctoral R 75 000
Willem Punt Bursary Fund
CURRENTLY OPEN
Open: 23 June 2022
Closing date: Open all year round
Scholarship details
Only for SA citizens
Applications are open for full-time Masters and Doctoral students.
Criteria of award
Please read the Terms and Conditions before completing this form in typescript, to ensure that you adhere to all the requirements. Incomplete, hand-written applications are not considered.
The Willem Punt Bursary Fund aims to support Stellenbosch University students or past students from their second year of study and beyond, in Afrikaans and/or Dutch, Theology, Law, Architecture and/or Visual Arts to study full-time at a Dutch University or School in any field related to the study of Dutch culture -or language -or related fields.
SASOL-Stellenbosch University Bursary 2023
CURRENTLY CLOSED (To be announced)
Scholarship details
For Full-time Masters and Doctoral students in Chemistry and Process Engineering
Eligibility criteria
Application made via memorandum with recommendation by supervisor emphasizing the importance/relevance of research with regard to SASOL.
Value
Closing date: 15 March 2023
Outcome: End May 2023
Ernst Ethel and Eriksen Trust
CURRENTLY OPEN
Scholarship details
Masters and Doctoral students in full-time study. Applications are currently open on http://www.eriksentrust.co.za/
Eligibility criteria
- Only for South African citizens
- For study at a South African university
- Student must have completed their Honours study to apply
Contact Information
Private Bag X 67,
Bryanston, 2021
South Africa
eeetrust@eject.co.za
