Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment Entrance Scholarships
About this opportunity
Partial undergraduate scholarship for African students in South Africa (2026).
Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment Entrance Scholarships at UCT
UCT’s Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment offers Entrance Scholarships for new undergraduate students, awarded based on Faculty Point Scores (FPS). These scholarships are designed to support South African citizens and permanent residents, as well as international applicants completing the South African National Senior Certificate (NSC). A portion of the scholarships (60%) is allocated to encourage gender diversity. Scholarships are valued at R60,000 each and are awarded without an explicit application process—selection is based on academic performance in the NSC.
What it offers
- Scholarship value: R60,000 per student (60% of the total allocated for gender diversity).
- Eligibility: Open to first-time entering applicants with an FPS of 560 or above (or adjusted thresholds for redress categories).
- Redress: Applicants with a disadvantage factor may qualify with a lower FPS (e.g., 500 for EDU category).
- Validity: Awards are for the year of admission and may be rolled over for a gap year if applicable.
- Withdrawal conditions: Scholarships may be withdrawn if the recipient cancels registration before mid-year exams or changes programs.
Who can apply
South African citizens and permanent residents, as well as international students completing the South African NSC. Applicants must be applying for the first time and meet the FPS thresholds for their category.
What you'll do
- No application process—selection is based on NSC academic achievement and faculty thresholds.
- Scholarships are awarded differentially across faculties, with 60% reserved for gender diversity.
How to apply
- No separate application required. Eligibility is determined through the UCT admission and academic record review.
- Submit your NSC results during the admission process.
Good to know
- Scholarships are guaranteed to applicants who meet the published faculty threshold levels (except for Performing and Creative Arts, where auditions/portfolios apply).
- International applicants with non-NSC qualifications may be considered at the Dean’s discretion.
Key details
South AfricaWhat you get
- **R60,000 scholarship** per student (60% allocated for gender diversity)
Documents needed
- NSC academic results (submitted during UCT admission process)
How to apply
- No separate application required. Eligibility determined through UCT’s admission and academic record review.
- Submit NSC results as part of the admission application.
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