The TESIECS Intra-Africa Mobilities Project is offering a unique opportunity for African students to pursue Master’s or short-term credit-seeking programmes at leading institutions in Southern Africa.

Degree level

  • Master’s Programmes
  • Short-term Credit-Seeking Programmes

Application Deadline

5 December 2024

Who can apply? 

  • For Master’s Applicants:

    • Minimum Second Class Upper Division (3.5 CGPA or equivalent) or at least 70% average in all modules in relevant fields from a recognized university;
    • English proficiency confirmation letter from a former or current higher education institution;
    • For full-degree applications, submit a 2,000-word proposal (refer to the TESIECS Mobility Scholarship Guidelines for details);
    • Applicants must commit to completing the programme within the specified duration: 5–22 months for Master’s programme;.
    • Must be an African student residing on the continent at the time of application;
    • Must not have previously benefited from an Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme scholarship (2022–2027);
    • Must not benefit from another EU-funded scholarship for the same activity;
    • Provide two recommendation/reference letters (at least one from an academic advisor or lecturer);
    • Commit to studying outside their home country within TESIECS participating institutions;
    • Provide proof of special needs (if applicable).

Target beneficiaries

The scholarship targets two groups:

  1. Target Group 1:
    Students registered, admitted to, or who have obtained a degree from one of the TESIECS participating institutions:

    • University of Johannesburg
    • University of the Western Cape
    • University of Zimbabwe
    • University of Botswana
    • Namibia University of Science and Technology

  2. Target Group 2:
    Students from any other public university in Africa who wish to apply to one of the TESIECS institutions.

Field of Study

Master’s Programmes – Degree Seeking:

University Programmes
University of Johannesburg MA in Social Impact Assessment
University of Western Cape MA in Women's and Gender Studies
  MA in Development Studies
University of Zimbabwe MSc in Sustainable Urban Planning and Development
  MSc in Smart Settlement Designs and Amenities
University of Botswana Masters in Development Practice
  MA in Development Studies
Namibia University of Science & Tech Master of Natural Resource Management

Short-term Credit-Seeking Programmes (5 Months):

University Programmes
University of Johannesburg Advanced Social Research Methodology
University of Botswana Advanced Social Science Research Methods
  Proposal Writing and Presentation
Namibia University of Science & Tech Research Methodology

Scholarship Benefits

  • Tuition fees and research costs;
  • Comprehensive health and insurance coverage;
  • Monthly stipends for travel, visa costs, and settling allowances.

Application Process:

  1. Apply online at www.tesiecs.uj.ac.za.
  2. Simultaneously apply to the relevant university for your degree or short-term course to meet institutional deadlines.

Contact:

Institution Contact Person Email
University of Johannesburg Dr. Sinethemba Sidloyi This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
University of Western Cape Prof. Fatima Moolla This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
University of Zimbabwe Dr. Nyasha Mutsindikwa This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Namibia University of Science & Tech Dr. Hilma Amwele This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
University of Botswana Dr. Latang Sechele This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Documents and links

Extended call for scholarship applications for TESIECS Master's Mobilities

Application Guidelines

Information Pamphlet

TESIECS UWC Programmes Additional Information

TESIECS learning agreement degree students

TESIECS learning agreement credit seeking

Note 

Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority and the relevant professional bodies. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

 
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