KAS-SAIIA-Scholarship

Fields of study

• For Master’s degree studies in one of the following fields: International Relations/ Development Studies/ Political Science/ Economics/ Law/ Journalism (or a related humanities or social sciences discipline).
• For studies at University of the Witwatersrand (Wits).
• Based at SAIIA’s Johannesburg office.
• The office focuses on: Economic resilience, African diplomacy, Governance.
• For Master’s degree studies in Political Science.
• For studies at: University of Cape Town (UCT)/ Stellenbosch University (SU)/ University of the Western Cape (UWC).
• Based at SAIIA’s Cape Town office.
• The office focuses on: Climate change, Futures and foresight research.

Who can apply

• Not be older than 30 years old
• Intend on studying towards a Masters degree in one of the fields listed above, in 2027 (the scholarship does NOT fund students who have already completed a first year of their Master’s programme)
• Intend on studying at one of the following Universities
  • University of Cape Town (UCT)
  • Stellenbosch University (SU)
  • University of the Western Cape (UWC)
  • University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
• Meet the minimum requirements for a Masters degree at your selected University

Documents you will need

• Support or endorsement letter from a current lecturer for enrollment into a Masters Programme
• Curriculum Vitae with a minimum of 1 additional written reference
• Full academic record to date
• 2 samples of your own writing
• Motivational letter explaining why you are applying for the scholarship and why you should be selected (maximum 1 page/ 750 words) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Research area of interest and/or a potential topic for your Masters Dissertation (maximum 100 words)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   KAS-SAIIA-Scholarship Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: KAS-SAIIA-Scholarship Application 2027

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 011 339 2021

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About KAS-SAIIA-Scholarship

The award is a partnership between Germany's Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA).