Call for Applications: African Doctoral Academy (ADA) Scholarships 2025 at Stellenbosch University

The African Doctoral Academy (ADA) at Stellenbosch University is privileged to offer a limited number of candidates, at the start of their doctoral careers, the opportunity to attend research, publishing, scientific communication and career-related training courses at the ADA Hybrid Summer School that takes place from 22 January - 7 February 2025. 

• Table of Content
• About Stellenbosch University
• African Doctoral Academy Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of African Doctoral Academy Scholarships
• Requirements for African Doctoral Academy Scholarships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ?The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the soun... continue reading

African Doctoral Academy Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of African Doctoral Academy Scholarships

Successful applicants will be able to enrol for a course, which will be fully funded, during the Summer School. Applicants may select a first and second choice of course. The value of the award will depend on the course selected by the candidate, as well as other related costs such as travel, accommodation for in-person courses. For online courses, only the course fee will be covered (this excludes data, internet, etc.). 

Requirements for African Doctoral Academy Scholarships Qualification

Eligible candidates should:

1. Be in the early phases of their PhD (first 18 months), can be from any discipline 
2. Be accepted and enrolled at their home institution by 22 January 2025 and, 
3. Have been enrolled for no more than 18 months by 22 January 2025.

Documents Required for Application

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. A formal proof of registration at your home institution, clearly indicating your registration date for your doctoral degree
3. A written approval/referee report by your supervisor
   • On your university letterhead and containing your supervisor's signature (of the current (home) supervisor) or head of department to endorse the applicant's application. This will indicate the home supervisor's/head of department’s approval for the applicant to participate in the ADA's Doctoral School and provide legitimacy of applicant's intention.
   • Additional credit will be awarded during the evaluation process if your supervisor motivates your application and suitability for the programme, in addition to endorsing your application.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Stellenbosch University scholarship website.