Overview
The Graça Machel Scholarship Programme supports women from Southern Africa who want to pursue postgraduate study at South African universities. It is run by the Canon Collins Trust. The aim is to build the female skills base the region needs for economic, social and cultural development, and to produce an educated workforce that benefits the wider community. Awards help with the cost of study and are open to women who are nationals of, and normally live in, the SADC region.
Awarded by
Universities in South Africa
Subjects and level
Masters or PhD degree in any course of study relevant to the development needs of southern Africa
Awards available
There is no set number. The Trust makes awards on the basis of available funding and suitable applicants.
Who can apply
Female students from Southern Africa.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Full tuition, stipend and other support for Honours, masters and PhD study at South African universities.
Eligibility:
To apply for a scholarship under this programme you must be:
– Female
– A national of and normally resident in one of the SADC countries: Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
– In possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
– Studying or applying to study at a South African university
How to apply
The application process is now open and will close at 3 pm BST on 28 July 2014 for study commencing in 2015. Applicants must apply to their chosen universities separately and awards are conditional on the applicant being offered a place at the relevant university.
It is important read the Guidance Notes and visit the website (found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.canoncollins.org.uk/gracamachel.html