Call for Scholarship: Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2025-2026

Call for Scholarship: Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2025-2026

The University of Limpopo’s Office of International Affairs invites postgraduate students that want to pursue their Master’s or PhD degree in the United States to apply for the Fulbright Scholarship.
The South African Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides grants for South African university graduates to pursue post-graduate studies at a United States university in any subject (excludes MBA and studies that require contact with patients). Students are selected through a rigorous application and interview process and receive a high level of support ranging from visa processing and health insurance to a comprehensive pre-departure orientation and re-entry session.

The following opportunities are available:

  • Visiting Student Researcher (VSR): VSRs conduct one year’s research at a U.S. institution toward their South African PhD studies. Current National Research Foundation (NRF) funded students are encouraged to apply.
  • MA/PhD: Post-graduate students may apply for scholarships toward Master’s or Doctoral degrees. Scholarships are awarded for up to two years toward one degree – Master’s or Doctoral (renewable each year).

Eligibility

  • Be a South African citizen or a permanent resident (minimum 5 years).
  • For Non-Degree (Visiting Student Researcher) application: Must be registered for a PhD with a South African university.
  • Have a four-year Bachelor’s degree, BTech degree or a three-year Bachelor’s degree plus honors year when applying for Master’s.
  • Have a Master’s degree when applying for a Doctoral degree.

Application deadline: April 17, 2024

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