Faculties

• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and IT
• Faculty of Health Science
• Faculty of Veterinary Science
• Faculty of Economic and Management Science
• Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• Faculty of Theology and Religion

Eligibility Criteria

• Residents of Commonwealth countries (excluding South Africa). A list of Commonwealth Member Countries.
• Plan to start studies University of Pretoria in 2025.
• Must have submitted a separate application for admission to a UP doctoral program for the 2025 academic year.
• Secured a potential supervisor at UP.
• Have your academic records evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Completed your postgraduate or Master’s degree within the past two years.
• Be under the age of 40 at the time of application.
• PhD and Masters students currently registered or who previously studied at the University of Pretoria are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Selection Criteria

• Previous academic performance.
• Potential to undertake advanced research activities.
• Leadership qualities.
• Evidence of research accomplishment at the Master’s level through publications.
• Prizes and honors received if any.

Required Documents

• A motivation letter from the supervisor of the UP is needed.
• An outline of the intended research work of one page.
• CV (less than 3 pages).
• Certificate of study leave from your current work organization.
• Copy of passport.
• Academic transcripts of all educational degrees.
• Two reference letters from 2 different supervisors who know the applicant.

How to Apply for the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Scholarship 2025?

1. Download and fill out the official UP Commonwealth Scholarship application form.
2. Submit a separate application for admission to a doctoral program at the University of Pretoria for the 2025 academic year.
3. Prepare Required Documents given above. Ensure they are combined into a single PDF file.
4. Send your complete application package (scholarship application form and combined PDF of documents) to pgbursary@up.ac.za with the subject line “UP Commonwealth 2025“.