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UKUDLA Master's Scholarship 2027 – African Candidates, Cohort 3
Full-time master's scholarships in sustainable and resilient food systems and applied agricultural and food data science, at the University of Mpumalanga and the University of the Western Cape in South Africa, funded by DAAD.
| Amount / funding | Monthly stipend EUR 650 basic rate plus EUR 30 rent subsidy if campus/hall accommodation is not provided, for up to two years (or until end of 2029) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 7 November 2026 (Cohort 3 African candidates) |
| Start date | 1 February 2027 |
| Level | masters |
| Funding type | stipend-only |
| Field |
About this scholarship
Full-time master's scholarships in sustainable and resilient food systems and applied agricultural and food data science, at the University of Mpumalanga and the University of the Western Cape in South Africa, funded by DAAD.
Minimum requirements
African candidates for a full-time food-systems-related master's at UMP or UWC; letter of support from a potential supervisor; secure admission to the master's programme and complete the current academic year if applicable.
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for UKUDLA Master's Scholarship 2027 – African Candidates, Cohort 3: African candidates for a full-time food-systems-related master's at UMP or UWC.
- Apply through the official application route for UKUDLA Master's Scholarship 2027 – African Candidates, Cohort 3 (ukudla-coe.ac.za); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and personal statement for UKUDLA Master's Scholarship 2027 – African Candidates, Cohort 3; check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for UKUDLA Master's Scholarship 2027 – African Candidates, Cohort 3 and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for UKUDLA Master's Scholarship 2027 – African Candidates, Cohort 3.
- Submit by the deadline on the record for UKUDLA Master's Scholarship 2027 – African Candidates, Cohort 3: 7 November 2026 (Cohort 3 African candidates).
- Budget UKUDLA Master's Scholarship 2027 – African Candidates, Cohort 3 on the funding stated on the record: Monthly stipend EUR 650 basic rate plus EUR 30 rent subsidy if campus/hall accommodation is not provided, for up to two years (or until end of 2029). Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For UKUDLA Master's Scholarship 2027 – African Candidates, Cohort 3 (South Africa; masters): work back from the 7 November 2026 (Cohort 3 African candidates) deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for UKUDLA Master's Scholarship 2027 – African Candidates, Cohort 3 first: African candidates for a full-time food-systems-related master's at UMP or UWC; If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget UKUDLA Master's Scholarship 2027 – African Candidates, Cohort 3 on Monthly stipend EUR 650 basic rate plus EUR 30 rent subsidy if campus/hall accommodation is not provided, for up to two years (or until end of 2029); check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: stipend-only. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For UKUDLA Master's Scholarship 2027 – African Candidates, Cohort 3 (11 Agriculture & Food Science), connect your previous study and any relevant experience directly to this master's field, and explain what you will do with the qualification afterwards in terms the sponsor's criteria recognise.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: food systems, data science, agriculture, South Africa, masters, DAAD