Southern African Development Community (SADC) Scholarship 2022 – 2023

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic Community made up of 16 Member States, namely: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Since it was formed, the SADC has shown unwavering commitment to the advancement of the regional integration agenda, specifically socio-economic development, peace, stability and security in the region.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a citizen of a SADC Member State (this includes citizens of these countries: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles,South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe)You must intend on pursuing full-time studies towards a Masters, Doctoral, Postdoctoral Studies or Research programmes at a university in the SADC regionMasters programme applicants:you must have completed an Undergraduate degree, in a relevant field, at a recognised universityMasters programme applicants:Male applicants must be 30 years old or younger, and Female applicants must be 35 years old or youngerDoctoral programme applicants:you must have completed a Masters Degree, in a relevant subject that will allow you to enter into a Doctoral and/or Postdoctoral programme at a university in the SADC regionDoctoral programme applicants:Male applicants must be 35 years old or younger, and Female applicants must be 40 years old or youngerYou must provide the IELTS (Band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based) for courses in English for applicants from non-native English speaking countriesYou must intend on returning to your country of citizenship after completing your studiesYou must NOT be a SADC Secretariat Staff member or an immediate family member

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Download and complete theSADC Scholarship Application Form 2022(.pdf) Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): Passport or National ID card (certified copy)Recent colour photograph (passport-size)Detailed Curriculum Vitae (with names and contact details of 3 references)Academic certificates and transcripts (certified copies)Admission letter from a recognised University in the SADC region (copy only)2 letters of reference with contact detailsEssay stating why you have chosen your specific field of study and its importance to the memories of the SADC Founders (maximum 500 words) Applications must be submitted through the SADC National Contact Points at Member States level. South African students must apply via email to Ms Linda Vuyolwethu Shongwe:shongwel@dirco.gov.za Applications must also be submitted to the DALRRD, via email to Mr M Sello Tlhatlha at:SelloTlh@dalrrd.gov.zaAND Ms Jacky Smit at:JackyS@dalrrd.gov.za(Insert the words “SADC Scholarship Application 2022” in the email subject line). Note: students from SADC Member Statesother than South Africa, can find their relevantSADC National Contact Pointhere.