Tiso Foundation
Masters Programme
About the Scholarship
The Tiso Foundation Master’s Scholarship is a prestigious award designed to bridge the gap between undergraduate success and high-level expertise. Established in 2015, this initiative empowers academically exceptional black youth to pursue postgraduate excellence and contribute to the intellectual capital of South Africa.
Redefining the Future Through Research
Our scholarship moves beyond simple funding; it is an investment in human capital and national development. We aim to:
- Support scholars whose work addresses the complex socio-economic challenges facing South Africa.
- Nurture visionary leaders who combine academic rigor with a commitment to national progress.
- Provide the resources for graduates to produce meaningful insights that inform policy, industry, and community upliftment.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered:
Applicants must be South African Citizens aged between 18 and 35 years.
Must have completed an Honours or MTech.
Must be unemployed.
The funding is towards full-time study only.
Applicants must be provisionally accepted for a Master's programme at the University.
Applicants must be black as per BBBEE (Black, Coloured, or Indian).
By supporting advanced postgraduate study, the Tiso Foundation ensures that South
Africa’s brightest minds have the platform to conduct research that changes
lives.
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