UKZN invites applications for the Emma Smith Overseas Scholarship (2026). The UKZN notice describes this as a scholarship that supports female South African graduates who have been resident in Durban for at least three years and who wish to pursue postgraduate studies overseas. Applicants are instructed to consult the attachment on the official notice page for the full application instructions.
At a glance
- Who it’s for: Female South African graduates who have been resident in Durban for at least three years (as stated in the UKZN notice).
- Level: Postgraduate study overseas (full-time) over two years (as described in the notice).
- Key requirements: Under 25 as at 1 January 2026; completed a minimum four-year degree (preference given to five-year qualifications) (per the notice).
- What it covers: The notice describes a scholarship supporting overseas postgraduate study, but does not specify the funding value or covered cost items on the page text shown. Confirm the detailed terms in the attached document on the official notice page.
- Closing date: 13 March 2026.
Who is offering this scholarship?
The opportunity is published via the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Notice System. The notice indicates that submissions go via a Financial Aid Advisor on the applicant’s UKZN campus.
Eligibility
Based on the UKZN notice, applicants should meet the following high-level criteria:
- Be a female South African graduate.
- Have been resident in Durban for at least three years.
- Be under 25 years of age as at 1 January 2026.
- Have completed a minimum four-year degree (preference given to five-year qualifications).
Important: The UKZN notice states that applicants must refer to the attachment for further instructions.
Closing date
13 March 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not opening and reading the attachment on the notice page (the notice states it contains further instructions).
- Assuming you qualify without checking the Durban residency, age, and degree-duration requirements in the notice/attachment.
- Submitting via the wrong route — the notice specifies submission via a Financial Aid Advisor on your UKZN campus.
- Missing the closing date.
How to apply
Open the official UKZN notice page above and follow the instructions in the attached document. Submit your application via the Financial Aid Advisor on your UKZN campus by 13 March 2026.