Scholarship
Jack Simons Bursary
The Jack Simons Bursary is available to students pursuing studies within the Centre for African Studies at the University of Cape Town. It is awarded based on academic merit and equity.
About this scholarship
Jack Simons Bursary is offered by University of Cape Town for study in South Africa at diploma and master level. The award is valued at Varies, provided as other support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive Varies. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at diploma and master level. Eligible study areas include African Studies. Nationality requirements apply: African countries.
Eligibility
Students must be studying for a Diploma or Honours degree in the Centre for African Studies and hold permanent residence in an African country.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
diploma and master
Fields of study
African Studies
Nationality requirements
African countries
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
- University of Cape Town
- Study destination
- South Africa
- Eligible applicant countries
- African countries
- Award
- Varies
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- diploma and master
- Fields of study
- African Studies
- Nationality
- African countries
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-23