International and refugee scholarships

For international and refugee students applying for full-time postgraduate study at UCT; proof of refugee status is required for refugee applicants.

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About

A limited number of competitive scholarships are offered annually for international and refugee students pursuing postgraduate study in any discipline at UCT. The awards are supplementary contributions towards attendance costs, so applicants must have other means to fund their studies. The 2026 application call will not open because of funding constraints.

What it covers

  • Supplementary contribution towards the cost of attendance

Who can apply

Apply for full-time admission through the UCT admissions office or faculty office
Have the means to fund studies
Provide proof of refugee status if applying as a refugee

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 when an annual call is open

Sources

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

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