University of Pretoria (UP) Commonwealth Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded)

Application deadline: 11 September 2024 (closed) · Last updated: 3 November 2025

Are you a student from a Commonwealth nation considering a PhD in South Africa? The University of Pretoria (UP) is pleased to announce a fully funded Commonwealth Scholarship for the 2025 academic year. This distinguished scholarship covers all necessary expenses, including tuition fees, accommodation, flight tickets, and medical aid, and it presents an outstanding opportunity to study at one of South Africa’s premier institutions.

Scholarship advantages

Comprehensive Funding: Includes accommodation, living costs, medical aid, and textbooks
Round-trip Flight Tickets & Study Visa Fees
Arrival Shuttle Service
Application & Medical Fees are Covered
Duration: 3 years

Eligible faculties

Engineering
Law
Health Sciences
Humanities
Veterinary Science
Veterinary Science
Economic and Management Science
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Theology and Religion

Eligibility requirements

Available to Commonwealth citizens (excluding South Africa)
Applicants must be under 40 years of age
Must have completed a Master’s degree within the past two years
Must secure a supervisor and apply for a PhD program at UP for 2025

Application process

Download the official application form
Submit a separate application for a PhD program at UP
Email your completed application (including a motivation letter, research outline, CV, and academic transcripts) to pgbursary@up.ac.za by September 11, 2024.

Grasp this opportunity to join a distinguished university in South Africa and advance your research career. Apply for the UP Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship today.

APPLY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (UP) COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP 2025

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FAQ's

The UP Commonwealth Scholarship is offered to individuals from Commonwealth nations (excluding South Africa) who plan to commence their doctoral studies at the University of Pretoria in 2025. Eligible applicants must be under 40, hold a Master's degree obtained within the past two years, and have confirmed a supervisor at UP.

This scholarship covers accommodation, living expenses, medical insurance, textbooks, tuition fees, return airfare, study visa expenses, and shuttle services upon arrival.

Applicants must submit a motivation letter from their supervisor, a research proposal, a curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, a copy of their passport, and two reference letters from different supervisors. If relevant, the employer must also include a certificate of study leave.

To apply for the UP Commonwealth Scholarship, candidates should download the application form, separately apply for a PhD program at UP for 2025, and submit a complete application (including the scholarship form and all supporting documents) to pgbursary@up.ac.za by the deadline of September 11, 2024.