Student funding

DUT postgraduate scholarship 2026

DUT postgraduate scholarship 2026: DUT's internal postgraduate scholarship supports eligible full-time Master's and Doctoral students; the published 2026 call closed on 31 July and applicants should prepare for, not assume, a future call. This page explains the official route without promising an award.

Evidence checked Durban University of Technology2026 applications closed · deadline
Short answer

Applicants to the 2026 call needed full-time DUT registration or an acceptance letter, at least a 60% aggregate in the relevant preceding qualification, and had to be within two official years for a Master's or three for a Doctorate. Only a first qualification at that level was eligible, South African citizens were prioritised, and permanent employment was not allowed under the scheme rules.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

DUT waives tuition for the official study period and publishes maximum annual scholarship values of R70,000 for Master's and R100,000 for Doctoral study, normally paid monthly. Renewal and continuation depend on progress reports, ethics requirements where applicable, available funds and compliance with publication and no-double-funding conditions.

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What to do

Prepare without using an old form

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Check how this route works2026 applications closed; published deadline 31 July 2026. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.

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Compare the rules with your situationRead the short answer above one condition at a time. If a condition is unclear, ask the provider before sending documents.

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Do not submit an old formUse the official provider route to look for a new call. Prepare the listed evidence, but do not send documents until the provider publishes a current application route.

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Keep your records privateSave results, document lists, submitted forms and reference numbers that apply to you. Never share an OTP, password or banking PIN.

Direct answers

DUT Internal Master's and Doctoral Scholarship 2026 questions

Who should check DUT Internal Master's and Doctoral Scholarship 2026?

Applicants to the 2026 call needed full-time DUT registration or an acceptance letter, at least a 60% aggregate in the relevant preceding qualification, and had to be within two official years for a Master's or three for a Doctorate. Only a first qualification at that level was eligible, South African citizens were prioritised, and permanent employment was not allowed under the scheme rules.

What can DUT Internal Master's and Doctoral Scholarship 2026 pay for?

DUT waives tuition for the official study period and publishes maximum annual scholarship values of R70,000 for Master's and R100,000 for Doctoral study, normally paid monthly. Renewal and continuation depend on progress reports, ethics requirements where applicable, available funds and compliance with publication and no-double-funding conditions.

Is DUT Internal Master's and Doctoral Scholarship 2026 open now?

2026 applications closed. The official source was checked on 31 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.