Imperial Stellenbosch University Bursary 2027: How to Apply

Written by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)

Reviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified

Imperial Logistics, one of Africa’s largest logistics groups, partnered with Stellenbosch University to fund postgraduate research on supply chain problems that mattered to its business, from healthcare distribution to fresh-food supply chains. The bursaries were managed by the university’s Postgraduate Funding Office and came with a work-back agreement at Imperial.

About the Imperial Stellenbosch University Bursary

The bursary funded full-time Master’s and doctoral research at Stellenbosch University in the faculties of Engineering, Economic and Management Sciences, and Law. Research themes were set jointly with Imperial and in the last round included supply chain responses to Covid-19, healthcare supply chains and the fresh-food supply chain; other industry-related topics were considered. The award covered tuition fees and contributed to personal and living expenses.

Eligibility requirements

• South African citizen or permanent resident.
• A completed bachelor’s or honours degree in a relevant field.
• Accepted for, or already registered in, a full-time Master’s or PhD at Stellenbosch University in one of the three faculties.
• A research topic aligned with the partnership’s supply chain themes and a supervisor willing to support it.
• Preference was given to Black, Coloured and Indian candidates.

Recipients signed a work-back agreement of one year of service at Imperial for each year of funding, subject to a suitable position being available.

How applications were made

Applications went through the Stellenbosch University online survey portal with these attachments:

• A CV and full academic transcripts.
• A proposed research topic.
• A biosketch and a motivation letter, each of no more than 800 words.
• A letter of support from your current or prospective supervisor.

Closing date

The last confirmed closing date was 28 October 2021. No 2027 closing date exists. If the partnership issues a new call we will update this page.

Contact details

• Postgraduate Funding Office, Stellenbosch University
• Email: postgradfunding@sun.ac.za
• Telephone: 021 808 4208

Stellenbosch’s Postgraduate Funding Office lists dozens of other Master’s and PhD bursaries, and NSFAS-eligible students should apply for Stellenbosch University Funding Opportunities (SUFO) as well. Our postgraduate bursaries list covers national funders.

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