University of Pretoria Commonwealth Scholarship 2026 in South Africa (Fully Funded)

This is the Fully Funded Scholarship to Study in South Africa. University of Pretoria Commonwealth Scholarship 2026 is open for applications. This is a fully funded scholarship for students from Commonwealth. This scholarship does not take South African students. This scholarship is open to all such students who wish to pursue a Doctoral Degree Program. To qualify for the UP Commonwealth Scholarship 2026, the applicant should begin study at the University of Pretoria in 2026. The value of scholarship is 190000 (South African Rand) and will cover Accommodation, Living allowance, medical, and textbooks. Return Flight Tickets and travel visa fees will also be paid for by the University of Pretoria. The details are as follows.

Information on the University of Pretoria (UP) Commonwealth Scholarship 2026

South Africa is the host nation.

Name of the Institution: University of Pretoria

Commonwealth countries are eligible.

Sponsoring Organization: UP Internal Bursary Deadline: September 20, 2025

The Scholarship comprises:

Return Flight ticket

Accommodation and living allowance

Fees

Medical Aid

Books/Stationery

Shuttle service on arrival

Application Fee

Medical aid fee

Cost of Study Visa

Scholarship Duration

The UP Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship is for a period of scholarship of 3 years.

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

Capable of sponsoring the Commonwealth Residents of nations (other than South Africa).

Member Nations of the Commonwealth.

Preparation for study at the University of Pretoria in 2026.

Already applied independently for admission to a UP doctoral program in 2026.

Been able to identify a potential supervisor at UP.

Get the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to verify your academic credentials.

having finished your postgraduate or master's degree in the last two years.

younger than 40 at the time of application.

Master's and PHD students who are already enrolled or who have already registered at the University of Pretoria cannot apply for this award.

Selection criteria

History of prior academic work.

Ability to conduct advanced research work.

Leadership skill.

Evidence of research achievement at Master's level in published literature.

Distinction and awards received, if any.

Documents Required

Letter of motivation from the UP supervisor is needed.

One-page abstract of proposed research work.

CV (max. 3 pages).

Study leave certification by your existing employing organization.

Copy of passport.

Academic transcript for all academic qualifications.

2 letters of recommendation by 2 supervisors who know the applicant.

How to Apply for University of Pretoria Commonwealth Scholarship 2026?

Step-by-Step Application Procedure:

Get and fill in the UP Commonwealth Scholarship application form in the proper capacity.

Apply separately for PhD at the University of Pretoria for 2026.

Prepare the above documents under Required Documents. Ensure they are combined into a single PDF document.

Send your complete application package (scholarship application form and single PDF document) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. subject "UP Commonwealth 2026".