Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship in South Africa is offering the AGCAE Graduate Scholarships to interested and qualified candidates in Africa.
The Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship Scholarships are valued between R150,000 to R250,000 for Masters and PhD applicants to enable entrepreneurship-led development in Africa with a data-and-dialogue driven entrepreneurial ecosystem approach.
SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:
| Scholarship Name | AGCAE Graduate Scholarships |
|---|---|
| Offered By | Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship |
| Scholarship Types | Doctoral and Master’s Scholarships |
| Value | – Doctoral: R250,000 per year for 3 years |
| – Master’s: R150,000 per year for 2 years | |
| Eligibility | – South African citizens and African foreign nationals |
| – Minimum 70% in relevant previous qualifications | |
| Application Requirements | – Academic records (certified copies) |
| – ID or passport (certified copy) | |
| – Proof of English proficiency | |
| – Motivation letter (max one A4 page) | |
| – Research concept note (no max length) | |
| Application Deadline | 30 September 2024 |
| Start Date for Successful Candidates | 10 February 2025 |
Facts About the Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship
- The AGCAE is on a mission to enable data-driven dialogues for entrepreneurship-led sustainable development across Africa.
- They are conducting high-level research on 10 conditions generally associated with healthy entrepreneurial ecosystems in South Africa, with plans to cascade this research to the local level through government collaboration.
- The AGCAE has partnered with Innovation for Policy (I4Policy) in an ambitious effort to create an African Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Index to understand entrepreneurial ecosystem conditions broadly across the continent.
- They are currently offering full-time, funded doctoral scholarships valued at R250,000 per year for three years and master’s scholarships valued at R150,000 per year for two years.
- The AGCAE aims to create, integrate, and diffuse knowledge to improve data- and dialogue-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem development in Africa in order to increase the well-being of communities through entrepreneurship.
- Their strategic priorities include creating and analyzing entrepreneurial ecosystem data, developing rigorous research, and providing a platform for stakeholders to use this data and knowledge.
- The AGCAE team is composed of innovative minds from diverse backgrounds, each bringing unique expertise and passion to their collective vision.
- They are inspired by values of long-term commitment, responsible stewardship, diversity and inclusion, excellence, and a spirit of humility and significance.
Details For 2024 AGCAE Graduate Scholarship in South Africa (Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship)
The AGCAE is currently accepting applications for its full-time, funded doctoral and masters research programmes. Applications will be considered for the following two scholarship opportunities:
- AGCAE Doctoral Scholarships: Full-time doctoral scholarships valued at R250 000 per year for three years.
- AGCAE Master’s Scholarships: Full-time masters scholarships valued at R150 000 per year for two years.
The Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship (AGCAE) resides in the School of Public Leadership (SPL), within the faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
The AGCAE creates, integrates and diffuses knowledge to improve data-and-dialogue driven entrepreneurial ecosystem development in Africa in order to increase well-being of communities with entrepreneurship.
Requirements For 2024 AGCAE Graduate Scholarship in South Africa (Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship)
To be considered for the Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship Scholarship, you must:
- A candidate must meet the minimum criteria for admission to a PhD programme at Stellenbosch University. This requires a master’s degree in a relevant discipline for PhD applications.
- A candidate must meet the minimum criteria for admission to a Master’s programme at Stellenbosch University. This requires an honours degree in a relevant discipline for Master’s applications.
- The scholarships are open to South African citizens and African foreign nationals. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged South African and African foreign national citizens.
- Candidates must have achieved a minimum mark of:
- 70% in their master’s programmes to be eligible for the AGCAE Doctoral Scholarships.
- 70% in their honours’ programmes to be eligible for the AGCAE Master’s Scholarships.
- Only applications in one of the AGCAE’s research themes will be considered.
The final allocation of scholarships is made at the discretion of the AGCAE and is subject to funding availability; and whether the Faculty is able to appoint a suitable supervisor.
Duration and Rewards For 2024 AGCAE Graduate Scholarship in South Africa (Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship)
Applications will be considered for the following two AGCAE Graduate Scholarship opportunities:
- AGCAE Doctoral Scholarships: Full-time doctoral scholarships valued at R250 000 per year for three years.
- AGCAE Master’s Scholarships: Full-time masters scholarships valued at R150 000 per year for two years.
Required Documents For 2024 AGCAE Graduate Scholarship in South Africa (Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship)
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Academic records: Full particulars of ALL previous and current tertiary studies. Please submit copies of certified diploma/degree certificates AND official study records (transcripts). Please note that academic records from student portals will not be acceptable.
- ID or passport: A certified copy of your ID (South African) or passport (international) photo page
- Proof of competency in English: Applicants either need to provide proof that they have obtained their qualifications from tertiary institutions where English is the language of instruction or;
- Proof of English Language Proficiency. This evidence must accompany your application and must not be older than 24 months from the date of application.
How To Apply For 2024 AGCAE Graduate Scholarship in South Africa (Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship)
Follow these steps to apply for the 2025 cohort of the AGCAE Graduate Scholarships.
- Click on the button below to proceed to the scholarship webpage
- Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria before you submit an application.
- Select either the Master’s or PhD Scholarship and apply
- You will be required to write a letter motivating your suitability for the scholarship (maximum length: one A4 page), as well as a research concept note (no maximum length) on a research topic that you intend to study during your doctoral studies. These should be completed on the application form in the relevant sections.
- Compile and upload the required supporting documents
- Applications which are incomplete will not be considered.
- Due to the large number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Deadline is 30 September, 2024