Applications are invited from suitably qualified (designated) students to study for a full-time Doctoral Degree at Rhodes University. These awards are offered subject to the following criteria:
DOCTORAL ( R100 000):
Scholarships in all faculties.
Eligibility
The overriding criterion for the award of the Scholarship is an outstanding academic merit (>75%), although other factors such as service to the community, intra- or extra-murally, could be taken into account.
Applicants may pursue postgraduate studies in any one of the following six faculties: Commerce, Education, Humanities, Law, Pharmacy and Science.
Since these are Scholarships and Fellowships, financial need is not a criterion for these awards.
Applicants must be younger than 36 years of age at the time of applying.
Open to Black and Women South African citizens only.
Wishing to pursue a career in academia – motivation must be supplied in the form of a covering
letter elaborating further on your career plans.
Period
Initially for one year, but renewable annually for a further two years depending on satisfactory progress.
Conditions
Full-time attendance at Rhodes University. Tutoring Assistance of not more than 6 hours a week, without remuneration, will be required.
Application Procedure See application form FIRST TIME APPLICANTS You may apply if you are already currently registered for your Doctoral degree except if you are in your third year.
Please submit the following documents: