The Harry Crossley Scholarship 2027 is open for exceptional postgraduate students who plan to study full-time at Stellenbosch University. The programme supports Master’s and Doctoral candidates across most fields and offers substantial funding for tuition, accommodation and living expenses.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Harry Crossley Foundation / Stellenbosch University
Opportunity type: Postgraduate scholarship
Who it’s for: High-achieving Master’s and Doctoral applicants at Stellenbosch University
Study level: Master’s and Doctoral
Fields: All fields except Theology and Political Studies
Minimum academic average: 70% in the previous degree
Closing date: 30 September 2026
Last verified: 15 July 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
The scholarship is renewable, subject to satisfactory academic progress. Funding can continue for up to two years for Master’s students and up to three years for Doctoral students.
Structured Master’s programmes with a thesis component worth less than 50% of the total credits do not qualify. Third-year Master’s and fourth-year Doctoral study are not funded under this programme.
About the sponsor
The Harry Crossley Foundation supports education and research in South Africa. Through Stellenbosch University, the scholarship assists postgraduate students who have demonstrated strong academic performance and research potential.
What it covers
- Master’s: R150,000
- Doctoral: R160,000
- Tuition-related support
- Accommodation and living expenses
- Personal-development opportunities linked to the programme
Eligibility
- Must be applying for full-time Master’s or Doctoral study at Stellenbosch University
- Must have achieved at least a 70% academic average in the previous degree
- May apply in any field except Theology and Political Studies
- Structured Master’s programmes must have a thesis component worth at least 50% of the programme credits
- Third-year Master’s and fourth-year Doctoral study are not funded
- Must meet Stellenbosch University admission and scholarship requirements
Documents to prepare
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Proof of application or admission to Stellenbosch University, where available
- Research proposal or study information requested by the application form
- Identity or passport documents
- Any additional supporting documents required by the online application form
Closing date
30 September 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for Theology or Political Studies, which are excluded
- Applying for a structured Master’s with less than 50% thesis credits
- Submitting without meeting the 70% minimum academic average
- Confusing the scholarship application with the separate postgraduate admission application
- Leaving academic or research documents incomplete
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against Stellenbosch University’s official Postgraduate Funding Office page, which lists the Harry Crossley Scholarship 2027, eligible study levels, excluded fields, award values, academic requirement and 30 September 2026 closing date.
How to apply
- Apply for the relevant postgraduate programme at Stellenbosch University.
- Open the Harry Crossley Scholarship online application form.
- Complete the scholarship application and upload all requested documents.
- Ensure your proposed programme meets the scholarship’s research and field requirements.
- Submit before the closing date.