UCT Postgraduate Financial Aid Bursary for 2027

The University of Cape Town Postgraduate Financial Aid Bursary provides an application route for eligible South African citizens and permanent residents who intend to study at honours, masters or doctoral level in 2027. The official notice states that awards are available across all fields and can range from smaller supplementary amounts to larger contributions towards the cost of study. The final award value depends on the funding decision and the applicable rules, so students should not assume that the bursary will cover every university expense.

First year applicants are required to submit their 2027 UCT admission application before applying for postgraduate funding. Applications are made through the postgraduate online funding application in the PeopleSoft student portal during the year before the intended study year. The university warns that late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants should check the latest application instructions, supporting information requirements and eligibility rules through the university website.

The published deadline for the 2027 postgraduate online funding application is 10 November 2026. This opportunity is intended for prospective and continuing postgraduate students who meet the citizenship or permanent residence requirement and are applying for a relevant qualification at UCT. Funding is competitive, and submission does not guarantee an award.