Scholarship
BIUST Postgraduate Research Scholarship
A fully funded scholarship for Master's and PhD students in STEM fields. The award is designed to attract talented international scholars to engage in high-impact research within Botswana.
About this scholarship
BIUST Postgraduate Research Scholarship is offered by Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition, monthly living stipend, health insurance, and research/conference grants, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, monthly living stipend, health insurance, and research/conference grants. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Science, Engineering and Technology. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Must hold a relevant degree with a minimum Second Class Upper Division (2.1) or equivalent, have a strong research proposal, and secure a BIUST supervisor.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-11-30. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Science, Engineering and Technology
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)
- Award
- Full tuition, monthly living stipend, health insurance, and research/conference grants
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Science, Engineering and Technology
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-11-30
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-27