Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS 2025 ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION “TURNING THE TIDE” MASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2025(Closing date: 31 October 2024)

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CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS 2025

     ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION “TURNING THE TIDE” MASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2025

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University is pleased to announce, in partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, a limited number of full-time scholarships for Masters (full thesis) candidates.

Scholarships are available in all the disciplines that form part of our Faculty but are restricted to research topics that fall within one of the following themes:

  • African Cultural Studies
  • The Anthropocene and Ecocriticism
  • Identity, Gender and Queer Studies

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Applicants should have obtained a first-class distinction (75%+), in the final year of their Honours degree.
  • Applicants are expected to provide a sample of their writing with their application:
    • Honours research essay for MA applicants
    • Any published academic articles related to your application
  • At the date of application, applicants must not be older than 30 to apply for a Masters scholarship.
  • Applicants have to be able to commence studies in February
  • Applicants must apply for entrance to study at Stellenbosch University in addition to applying for this scholarship.
  • Applicants are required to contact the department that they intend studying in and to obtain a letter of support indicating that there is supervisory capacity for their research project. This letter of recommendation must be submitted as part of this application. Departments-centres – Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (sun.ac.za)

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Awards or grants received;
  • Relevant professional or artistic experience

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Application to Stellenbosch University (Home (sun.ac.za));
  • Official scholarship application form (https://www.sun.ac.za/english/faculty/arts/graduate-school/Pages/Scholarships.aspx);
  • A motivation letter (not longer than 600 words);
  • A pre-proposal (or research idea) of no more than 500 words describing your proposed research question and conceptualization on any of the three project themes. (African Cultural Studies; The Anthropocene and Ecocriticism; Identity, Gender and Queer studies). You should discuss the potential contribution that your research will make to the existing body of knowledge in this field of study. You should also include: the problem statement, the methodology / theoretical framework / philosophical underpinnings you intend to use; and the feasibility of your
  • A certified copy of your full academic transcript;
  • A certified copy of your Honours – or foreign equivalent (if you have completed the

qualification but have not yet obtained the certificate, official proof from the institution concerned that the degree will be delivered before December 2024);

  • A certified copy of your South African ID or passport (for international students).

VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS

  • MA scholarships: R170 000, over 18 months to two years. (In addition, scholars may apply for the following category of support together with their supervisors:
    • Writing retreat (organised by the Graduate School annually)
    • Local conference attendance – R 8 269
    • Publication costs – R 10 920

Under this scholarship programme supervisors are also able to access funding for the above-mentioned activities.

ENQUIRIES

Please direct any enquiries about the scholarships to Dr Candice Steele at graduateschool@sun.ac.za.

Download the scholarship application form here: https://www.sun.ac.za/english/faculty/arts/graduate-school/Pages/Scholarships.aspx

PLEASE NOTE: You must apply for entrance to study at Stellenbosch University in addition to this scholarship application. Please visit the Postgraduate Studies website Home (sun.ac.za) to apply to the University.