For all my aspiring Southern African scholars who are seeking to pursue their postgraduate education, the Southern African Development Community Scholarship (SADC) presents a great opportunity.
Funded by the SADC Secretariat, this scholarship aims to promote regional integration and development by supporting research in important fields.
About the Southern African Development Community Scholarship
Established in honor of SADC’s founders, this scholarship seeks to promote research on the organization’s history, its role in Southern Africa’s liberation, and its contribution to regional cooperation.
It’s open to Master’s, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral researchers across the 16 SADC member states.
Recipients receive financial support to pursue studies relevant to regional integration, peace, security, and socio-economic development.
Southern African Development Community Scholarship Application Form
The application process involves several steps:
- Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet the scholarship criteria before proceeding. Information on eligibility is available on the SADC website or official scholarship announcement.
- Prepare Required Documents: Gather all necessary documents, including academic transcripts, research proposal, recommendation letters, and proof of citizenship.
- Download Application Form: The application form can be downloaded from the official SADC website.
- Complete Form Carefully: Fill out the form accurately and comprehensively, providing all requested information.
- Submit Application: Submit your completed application along with supporting documents to the designated email address or postal address as specified in the official announcement.
All applications must be submitted through the SADC National Contact Points at Member States level.
South African students must apply through email to Ms Linda Vuyolwethu Shongwe: [email protected].
You can also have your application package submitted to the DALRRD through email to Mr M Sello Tlhatlha at: [email protected] AND Ms Jacky Smit at: [email protected]
You must use the words “SADC Scholarship Application 2024” in the email subject line.
Remember that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
The Southern African Development Community Scholarship Requirements
For you to be eligible for the SADC Scholarship, you must adhere to specific qualification requirements:
- Citizenship: Be a citizen of one of the 16 SADC member states.
- Academic Qualification: Hold a relevant undergraduate degree for Master’s applicants, a Master’s degree for Doctoral applicants, and a doctorate for Postdoctoral applicants.
- Research Focus: Propose research aligned with SADC’s thematic areas, including regional integration, peace and security, and socio-economic development.
- Age Limit: Meet the age restrictions outlined in the official announcement. These vary depending on your study level and gender.
- Employment Status: Not be employed by the SADC Secretariat or be an immediate family member of an employee.
The Southern African Development Community Scholarship Closing Date
The SADC Scholarship normally opens for applications annually, with the usual deadline falling on 30 April each year.
It’s important for you to stay informed by checking this website and the official SADC website regularly for updates on application timelines.
For further inquiries, you can contact the SADC Secretariat through any of the following contact people:
1. Mr Sello Tlhatlha
Tel: 012 919 7159
Email: [email protected]
2. Ms Jacky Smit
Tel: 012 319 7019
Email: [email protected]