Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme

Fields of study

12 annual scholarships will be awarded for Postgraduate Study in the following areas

• Business, Economics, Project Management, Strategic Management, Leadership and related
• Climate Change & Resilience, Environment, Marine, Sustainable Development, GIS
• Development Studies, Human Rights, Peace Studies, International Relations, Politics, Public Policy
• Education
• Engineering and Sustainable Technology
• Food Science, Food Engineering and Food Industry
• Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biotechnology and related
• Information Systems, Communications Technology, Digital Media
• International Law, Human Rights Law, Business Law
• Sociology, Social Policy, Social Research and related
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Women’s Studies, Gender Studies and Equality Studies

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen and reside in South Africa
• Have completed a Bachelor’s degree in 2015 or later and have a strong academic record
• Have completed an Honours’ degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum average of 75%
• Not have completed or pursuing a Master’s degree or higher
• Be applying for a new Master’s degree in Ireland, starting August / September 2027
• Showcase leadership abilities and aspirations
• Showcase commitment to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals within your own country
• Have at least 2 years of relevant working experience (this can include internships and
• Volunteering positions)
• Be committed to contribute to building positive relationships with Ireland
• Have chosen 3 eligible programmes and meet academic and English requirements
• Understand the academic and English language proficiencies required for your courses (see guidelines above for more information)
• Not have applied for the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme more than once previously

What the bursary covers

• Student visitor visa application fee
• University application fees
• Tuition fees
• Examination fees
• Economy travel to
• From your country of residence to Ireland
• Allowance for settling in
• Accommodation
• Book allowance
• Study allowance
• A monthly personal living allowance/ stipend for other living expense

Documents you will need

• Passport identity page/ ID document if you do not have passport yet
• Undergraduate degree award certificate
• Final degree academic transcripts (and an explanation of the grading system, where provided with your transcript or otherwise available)

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
   • Kader Asmal Fellowship Application 2027/ 2028
   • Kader Asmal Fellowship Guidelines

   Applications must be submitted online at: Kader Asmal Fellowship Application 2027/ 2028

   You will be required to register an account before you can login and apply.

   Applicants must read the Kader Asmal Fellowship Guidelines (.pdf) before applying.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around July. 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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 010 500 2303

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

About Kader Asmal

The fellowship was created by the Government of Ireland in honour of Professor Kader Asmal, the anti-apartheid activist and former South African minister.