The African Centre for Cities (ACC) study in Africa invites applications for the prestigious 2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship. This fully funded opportunity is designed to support graduate students in their pursuit of higher education and research at one of Africa’s leading universities.
University of Cape Town Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: South Africa
- Study Abroad: Study in Africa
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $17,200 Stipend/Yr | Travel Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 19, 2024
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Details of the 2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship
Funded by DANIDA (2024-2028), the ACC has secured scholarships as part of the CLAIMS to Energy Citizenship project. This project focuses on energy transitions in South Africa and offers:
- Two PhD Positions
- Two Master Scholarships
Project Focus Areas
- WP1: Everyday practices and activism related to energy access, led by Prof. Karen Waltorp (University of Copenhagen).
- WP2: Sub-national state processes in transitioning energy systems, led by Dr. Liza Cirolia (ACC).
- WP3: Synthesizing insights from WP1 and WP2 to develop a multi-scalar view of infrastructural citizenship.
Eligibility Requirements to study in Africa
Applicants must:
- Hold a Master’s degree in anthropology, geography, sociology, urban studies, or related fields.
- Have field-based ethnographic research experience in underserviced urban residential areas and be willing to conduct research in Khayelitsha.
- Participate in project activities, including research, workshops, and events.
- Be able to travel to Europe for exchanges and training.
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Recommended but Not Required:
- Skills in visual or multimodal anthropology (e.g., documentary, podcast, arts practice).
- Experience with energy projects in South Africa.
- Fluency in isiXhosa.
University of Cape Town Scholarship Benefits
- Scholarship Value: ZAR 315,000 per year, renewable for three years based on annual progress.
- Additional Funding: Available for fieldwork and travel costs.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Application Letter (Max 2 pages): Addressing motivation, experience, and skills relevant to the project.
- CV (Max 2 pages): Including contact details of at least two academic referees.
- Academic Certificates and Transcripts.
- Writing Sample (250 words).
Application Process
To apply, follow these steps:
- Visit the Scholarship Webpage: click below
- Register for Full-Time Study: Department of Environment and Geographical Sciences (EGS).
- Submit Application Documents: Send to Ms. Faranaaz Bennett at Faranaaz.Bennett@uct.ac.za.
Application Deadline: July 19th, 2024
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