CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
MPhil in Violent Histories and Repair
Deadline: Friday, 31 October 2025
The Centre for the Study of the Afterlife of Violence and the Reparative Quest (AVReQ), Stellenbosch University, invites applications for a limited number of scholarships available for the MPhil in Violent Histories and Repair. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to academically strong candidates with financial need.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Meet the admission requirements of the MPhil in Violent Histories and Repair and complete the online application process for the course.
- Hold an Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) by the time the scholarship commences, with a final mark of at least 65%.
- Demonstrable interest in pursuing academic research at the postgraduate level.
- South African citizens and those holding permanent residency. A limited number of partial scholarships is available for applicants who are not South African citizens.
DURATION AND COMMENCEMENT
The MPhil scholarship covers two years of study and will begin in January 2026.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must apply for admission to the MPhil in Violent Histories and Repair via Stellenbosch University’s online application system.
A separate scholarship application via email must be submitted to AVReQ’s Research Manager, Dr Melanie Cilliers, at cilliersm@sun.ac.za with the subject line in capital letters: MPHIL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2026. The following documents are required:
- A CV clearly outlining your academic background, your academic achievements, and any initiatives that demonstrate leadership or engagement in community or student leadership roles.
- A motivation letter (max three pages) showing why you are a deserving candidate for the scholarship. The letter must articulate your future goals and how the scholarship in MPhil in Violent Histories and Repair will help you achieve these goals.
Deadline for applications: Friday, 31 October 2025 at 12 p.m. (noon).