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Deadline: September 30, 2024
The Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship (AGCAE) PhD and Masters Scholarships 2025 are prestigious scholarships aimed at fostering entrepreneurship-led sustainable development across Africa. These scholarships are designed to support full-time doctoral and master’s research programs at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. The AGCAE is committed to enabling data-driven dialogues and creating impactful research that enhances entrepreneurial ecosystems in Africa.
Benefits
Recipients of the Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship AGCAE scholarships enjoy numerous benefits, including:
- Financial Support:
- Doctoral Scholarships: Valued at R250,000 per year for three years.
- Masters Scholarships: Valued at R150,000 per year for two years.
- Research Opportunities: Access to AGCAE’s extensive network and resources, enabling impactful research in entrepreneurship.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to engage in high-impact ventures and ecosystem-building initiatives.
- Networking: Connect with a diverse group of scholars, entrepreneurs, and industry experts across Africa.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the AGCAE PhD and Masters Scholarships, applicants must:
- Doctoral Scholarships:
- Hold a master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Achieve a minimum mark of 70% aggregate in their master’s program.
- Masters Scholarships:
- Hold an honours degree in a relevant discipline.
- Achieve a minimum mark of 70% aggregate in their honours program.
- Be South African citizens or African foreign nationals.
- Preference is given to previously disadvantaged South African and African foreign national citizens.
- Apply for a program within one of the AGCAE’s research themes.
Application Process and Documents Required
The application process involves several steps:
- Apply for the relevant PhD (http://www.sun.ac.za/english/faculty/economy/spl/degreeprogrammes/phd-programme) or masters (http://www.sun.ac.za/english/pgstudies/Pages/EMS/Public-Development-Management.aspx) propramme in the Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)’ School of Public Leadership (SPL) via the Stellenbosch University Central Applicant portal link: https://student.sun.ac.za/signup/. Applications to the University Admissions needs to be completed and sent by the 30th of September 2024. 2.
- Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria before you submit an application.
- Download and complete the relevant AGCAE Application Form for PhD applications or for Master’s applications:
Deadline: Submit your application by 30th September 2024.
