Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme (NESP): Masters and Honours Scholarship Opportunities for Aspiring South African Academics

Are you contemplating a Master’s diploma and a profession in academia? The Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme (NESP) helps Honours and Master’s research in numerous disciplines at South African public universities.

Opportunity 1: Honours (18 Positions)

There are a complete of 18 NESP positions accessible, and these positions include scholarships particularly designed for Honours study at South African public universities. This programme spans 4 years and features a one-year- Honours program, adopted by a two-year grasp’s scholarship, together with a one-year educational internship on the host South African college.

Eligibility:

• A accomplished Level 7 qualification with a minimal 65% common
• South African no older than 35 years

Positions:

Cape Peninsula University of Technology: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Stellenbosch University

Tshwane University of Technology

University of Cape Town

University of the Free State

University of KwaZulu-Natal

University of Venda: Early Childhood Development

Vaal University of Technology

Sol Plaatje University: STEM Education & Initial Teacher Education

———————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Opportunity 2: Masters (12 Positions)

There are a complete of 12 NESP positions that include scholarships for grasp’s study at Public universities in France. This alternative is obtainable in partnership with the French Embassy.

Scholars who’re chosen for this program will spend a two-year time period finding out in France then return to their host South African college to finish a one-year educational internship.

Eligibility:

• A accomplished Level 8 qualification with a minimal 65% common.
• South African no older than 35 years

Positions:

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Central University of Technology

Durban University of Technology

Mangosuthu University of Technology: Biomedical Science

Stellenbosch University: Operations Research & Machine Learning

Tshwane University of Technology: Nursing

Vaal University of Technology

——————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

How to Apply

Deadline: 28 February 2025

• South African universities: Apply utilizing the hyperlinks above or immediately through the NESP website.
• French universities: Apply at this link. Candidates should safe admission at a public French college.
• A NESP Webinar recording will present application steerage.

Related