UCT International and Refugee Scholarships (Postgraduate)
Limited supplementary scholarships for international and refugee postgraduate students at UCT; the 2026 call did not open.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
South Africa
Funding
A limited number of supplementary awards each year toward the cost of attendance; values are not stated on the page.
Eligible applicants
International and refugee postgraduate students
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Overview
UCT International and Refugee Scholarships (Postgraduate) is offered by University of Cape Town for Master’s, PhD study in South Africa. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
May be included
A limited number of supplementary awards each year toward the cost of attendance; values are not stated on the page. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and refugee postgraduate students.
- International eligibility
- Refugee applicants must provide proof of refugee status.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Applicants must show they can fund the remainder of their studies.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- South Africa
Official eligibility summary
Open to international and refugee students applying for full-time postgraduate study in any discipline at UCT. Awards are competitive with preference for senior candidates, and applicants must be able to fund the rest of their studies. Country of origin does not affect the decision.
Applicant profile
- International and refugee postgraduate students
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in South Africa
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to international and refugee students applying for full-time postgraduate study in any discipline at UCT. Awards are competitive with preference for senior candidates, and applicants must be able to fund the rest of their studies. Country of origin does not affect the decision.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Proof of refugee status
How to apply
- 1
Apply for full-time admission through the admissions or faculty office
- 2
Follow the annual call procedure strictly
Application timeline
Application cycle
One call per year; the page states the 2026 call will not open due to funding constraints and gives no deadline.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Cape Town
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.