ELIGIBILITY:

The scholarships apply to the 1 year full time degree of Master of Urban Studies in the field of Urban Management MUS (UM) at Wits University in Johannesburg, supported by the Wits-TUBUNILAG Urban Lab programme.

This call is open for applicants who are from sub-Saharan African countries other than South Africa. A separate call for South Africans will be open soon. For all applicants whose highest degree was not obtained in South Africa, a proof of application for assessment of their degrees by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) must be attached to the scholarship application.

Selected students will be required to be self-sufficient from February to April 2025, as their living allowance will be paid in the month of May. They will be responsible for organizing their own travel to Johannesburg, their accommodation in Johannesburg and other related costs.

The due date to apply for admission into the MUS (UM) is 31 July 2024. The due date to apply for the scholarship is 30 September 2024.

Applications must be submitted by e-mail to Ms Taki Sithagu, taki.sithagu@wits.ac.za by 30 September 2024.

BENEFIT:

The master‘s scholarship covers the duration of one academic year. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract stipulating the conditions of the scholarship. The scholarship includes:

Full tuition fee,

Monthly stipend (living expenses covering: subsistence expenses and accommodation expenses),

Travel from home country/place of origin,

Student medical aid (12 months).