Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility No
Nationality Young applicants from Sub-Saharan Africa. Pakistani citizenship alone does not satisfy the regional eligibility requirement.
Minimum qualification First-time undergraduate or eligible postgraduate (Honours/Master's) applicant meeting UCT admission requirements.
Minimum grade Competitive academic record; see the current official call.
Prerequisite background Relevant academic background required by the host programme/call.
Eligible fields of study Eligible UCT undergraduate, honours and master's programmes under the annual programme call.
Work experience Not generally required unless specified by the programme.
Age limit No general age limit stated; programme/call rules may apply.
English / language Host programme language requirements apply.
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required No
Application fee No separate scholarship fee stated; admission/application fees may apply.
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Full-cost scholarship covering the approved study programme.
Stipend Comprehensive living and developmental support is included.
Travel support Programme support may include travel/relocation according to annual award terms.
Insurance Comprehensive scholar support according to programme terms.
Other benefits Mentoring, leadership development, academic/life-skills support, career development and entrepreneurship training.
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
UCT states the programme is for young people from Sub-Saharan Africa and that applications will open during 2026/2027. Pakistan is not eligible on nationality/region grounds.
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