International and refugee postgraduate scholarships

Applicants must be international or refugee students applying for full-time postgraduate study at UCT; applicants claiming refugee status must provide proof of that status.

Check dates with the provider Scholarship Western Cape
Check the current application cycle Use the official portal for dates and requirements.

About

These competitive scholarships provide supplementary funding toward attendance costs for international and refugee students pursuing postgraduate study at UCT. Students must have other means to fund their studies. The 2026 call for applications will not open due to funding constraints.

What it covers

  • Supplementary contribution toward the cost of attendance.

Who can apply

Apply for full-time admission through the UCT admissions office or faculty office.
Applicants must have the means to fund their studies.
Proof of refugee status is required for applicants claiming refugee status.

Documents to prepare

Proof of refugee status, if applicable.

How to apply

  1. 1Apply for full-time admission through the UCT admissions office or faculty office.
  2. 2Follow the scholarship application procedure strictly when a call is open.

Sources

Official sourceUniversity of Cape TownVisit the official website for the latest information.

Checked against uct.ac.za on 24 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.