Stellenbosch University Andrew W. Mellon Foundation “Turning the Tide” Masters Scholarship

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DEADLINE: 27 October 2023

Stellenbosch University Andrew W. Mellon Foundation “Turning the Tide” Masters Scholarship

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 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: 1) African Cultural Studies; 2) The Anthropocene and/or Ecocriticism; 3) Identity, Gender, and/or 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 2024.
Applicants must apply for entrance to study at Stellenbosch University in addition to applying for this scholarship. Applicants are not required to be registered, or to have a supervisor. They should however, inform themselves regarding the availability of suitable supervisors in their particular field of study in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, before submitting an application.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Awards or grants received;
Relevant professional or artistic experience;

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS

Application to Stellenbosch University;
Official scholarship application form;
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/or Ecocriticism; Identity, Gender and/or Queer studies). You should discuss the contribution 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 study.

Please note that your research should deal directly with one of the three project themes.

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 2023);
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 categories of support together with their supervisors:
- Writing retreat – R 2 205
- 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 [email protected].

Download the scholarship application form here: https://arts.sun.ac.za/files/2023/08/Ed_AW-Mellon_Application- Form_Stellenbosch-University-and-Mellon-Foundation-Turning-the-Tide- Scholarships-2024.docx

PLEASE NOTE: You must apply for entrance to study at Stellenbosch University in addition to this scholarship application. Please visit the Postgraduate Studies website http://www.sun.ac.za/english/pgstudies to apply to the University.