Stellenbosch University Opens Applications for the Harry Crossley Scholarship Programme 2027 ·Unknown

Stellenbosch University has announced that applications are now open for the prestigious Harry Crossley Scholarship Programme 2027, offering substantial financial support to outstanding Master’s and Doctoral students pursuing postgraduate studies. Administered through the University’s Postgraduate Funding Office (PGFO), the scholarship aims to promote academic excellence while strengthening postgraduate research and innovation across multiple disciplines.

The Harry Crossley Scholarship Programme is one of Stellenbosch University’s flagship postgraduate funding initiatives. It is designed to assist high-achieving students by covering key study-related expenses while providing opportunities for personal and professional development. The programme reflects the university’s commitment to supporting postgraduate researchers and enhancing South Africa’s research capacity.

About the Postgraduate Funding Office

The Postgraduate Funding Office (PGFO) is responsible for managing postgraduate funding at Stellenbosch University. The office administers a wide range of internal and external funding opportunities while ensuring compliance with institutional policies, financial regulations, and legislative requirements.

Beyond financial administration, the PGFO plays a strategic role in improving postgraduate education by collaborating with academic faculties, funding organisations, and administrative departments. Its work focuses on:

• Managing postgraduate scholarships and bursaries.

• Supporting students through transparent funding processes.

• Promoting academic excellence and research innovation.

• Enhancing financial governance and accountability.

• Strengthening student well-being through financial and psychosocial support.

The office also works continuously to improve funding systems, expand access to postgraduate opportunities, and build partnerships with local and international organisations to support research development.

Harry Crossley Scholarship Programme 2027

The Harry Crossley Scholarship Programme provides comprehensive financial support to academically outstanding postgraduate students enrolled at Stellenbosch University.

Successful applicants receive funding that helps cover tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses, allowing scholars to focus on their research and academic development.

Scholarship Benefits

Recipients of the scholarship will receive:

• Financial support for tuition fees.

• Assistance with accommodation costs.

• Living allowance.

• Access to personal development opportunities.

• Recognition as recipients of one of Stellenbosch University’s most competitive postgraduate scholarships.

Scholarship Value

The funding package includes:

• Master’s Scholarship: R150,000.

• Doctoral Scholarship: R160,000.

Eligible Levels of Study

Applications are invited from students enrolled in:

• Master’s programmes.

• Doctoral programmes.

Fields of Study

The scholarship is open to students across almost every academic discipline offered by Stellenbosch University.

Eligible fields include:

• All academic disciplines.

Excluded fields include:

• Theology.

• Political Studies.

Scholarship Duration

Funding is awarded for one academic year and may be renewed based on satisfactory academic performance.

Maximum funding periods include:

• Up to two years for Master’s students.

• Up to three years for Doctoral students.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following requirements before submitting an application:

• Achieve a minimum academic average of 70% in their previous degree.

• Be enrolled in an eligible Master’s or Doctoral programme.

• Structured Master’s programmes with a thesis component of less than 50% of total credits are not eligible.

• Third-year Master’s students are not eligible for funding.

• Fourth-year Doctoral students are not eligible for funding.

Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not automatically guarantee selection, as the scholarship is highly competitive and awarded on academic merit.

Application Deadline

Applications for the Harry Crossley Scholarship Programme 2027 close on:

30 September 2026

Prospective applicants are encouraged to prepare their supporting documentation well before the closing date to avoid last-minute delays.

Additional Postgraduate Funding Support

Alongside the Harry Crossley Scholarship Programme, the Postgraduate Funding Office provides access to numerous funding resources and support services, including:

• Postgraduate Funding Guide.

• Bursaries Calendar.

• Scholarship Opportunities.

• National Research Foundation funding.

• Private bursaries.

• Statutory funding.

• Postgraduate loans.

• SU Postgraduate Scholarship Programme.

• Harry Crossley Foundation funding.

• ResearchConnect resources.

• Feenix student funding platform.

• Postgraduate Wrap Around Support.

Students can also schedule virtual consultations with the Postgraduate Funding Office through Microsoft Teams to receive personalised guidance on funding opportunities and scholarship applications.

Supporting Research Excellence

Stellenbosch University continues to strengthen its position as a leading research-intensive institution by investing in postgraduate education and expanding access to competitive funding opportunities. Through initiatives such as the Harry Crossley Scholarship Programme, the university seeks to attract talented researchers, promote innovation, and develop future academic and industry leaders.

The scholarship demonstrates the institution’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, research impact, transparency, and student success while contributing to South Africa’s broader research and development agenda.

Eligible postgraduate students with strong academic records are encouraged to submit their applications before the September deadline to be considered for this highly regarded funding opportunity.

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