University of Cape Town · South Africa

University of Cape Town International and Refugee Postgraduate Scholarship

Competitive supplementary postgraduate scholarship for international and refugee students across UCT disciplines.

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DestinationSouth Africa

Degree levelMultiple

FundingPartial Funding

DeadlineNext cycle not announced

Eligibility at a glance

Pakistan eligibility Yes

Nationality International applicants of any country of origin may be considered; refugee applicants must provide relevant status evidence.

Minimum qualification Full-time postgraduate admission/application at UCT.

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 Postgraduate study in any UCT discipline, subject to annual 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 Supplementary contribution toward cost of attendance; applicants must be able to fund remaining costs.

Stipend Value varies by annual UCT scholarship allocation.

Travel support Not normally a full relocation award.

Insurance Not stated / verify current award terms.

Other benefits See official award terms.

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Verification & official source

Last verified: 8 August 2026

Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced

UCT states the 2026 call will not open due to funding constraints. The programme remains tracked because UCT describes it as an annual international/refugee postgraduate scholarship when funding is available.

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Scholarship requirements, funding, deadlines and eligibility can change. Always confirm the final application conditions on the official scholarship or university website before submitting.