Harry Crossley Scholarship Programme (Stellenbosch University)

• Master's: R150 000.
• Doctoral: R160 000.
• Covers tuition fees, accommodation and living expenses, plus personal development opportunities.
• Duration: one academic year, renewable based on academic progress, for up to 2 years (Master's) or up to 3 years (Doctoral).

For the 2027 scholarship, the closing date is 30 September 2026.

1. Confirm your average meets the 70% threshold and that your field and programme structure qualify.
2. Complete the Harry Crossley Bursary Application Form 2027 on the Stellenbosch University survey portal.
3. Complete the Harry Crossley Research Proposal form: a one-page outline covering your proposed title, aims and objectives, methodology, impact and timeline, plus a list of your academic achievements and awards. Reviewers will not read beyond one page, so a full proposal should not be attached.
4. Submit both forms before 30 September 2026.
5. Direct questions to the Postgraduate Funding Office (postgraduate funding office page): Mr Jongisizwe Ndlebe ([email protected]) or Mrs Rhodene Amos ([email protected]).

• Harry Crossley Bursary Application Form 2027 (online survey).
• Harry Crossley Research Proposal form: one-page project outline (title, aims, methodology, impact, timeline) plus a list of academic achievements and awards.

Eligibility is assessed against the 70% average, field and programme-structure rules above; the research proposal and record of academic achievements submitted with the application form are used in the review.