With just over 8200 students, Rhodes is a small University, which enjoys the distinction of having among the best undergraduate pass and graduation rates in South Africa, outstanding postgraduate success rates, and the best research output per academic staff member. However, this is a testimony to the quality of students that Rhodes attracts and of academic provision, and to the commitment of Rhodes staff to student development and success.
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Worth of Award
Eligibility
How to Apply
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Worth of Award
Honours: R90 000
MASTERS: R100 000
DOCTORAL: R110 000
Eligibility
The overriding criterion for the award of the Scholarship is academic merit (65%), 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, 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 all citizens.
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How to Apply
FIRST TIME APPLICANTS
You may apply if you are already currently registered for your Master’s or Doctoral degree except if you are in your second year of your Master’s or third year of your PhD where applicable.
Please submit the following documents
Complete an application form (make sure you attach all the relevant documentation as per Section D)
A covering letter indicating intended degree and subject
Detailed ACADEMIC Curriculum Vitae
Contact details of three academic referees (including email addresses)
Certified full academic transcript
Certified copy of your ID.
Some evidence that you have communicated with a prospective supervisor and your field of research can be supervised at Rhodes University.
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RENEWAL APPLICANTS
Please submit the following documents:
Renewal request
Progress report from applicant
Progress report from supervisor.
Deadline: Application closes September 14, 2020.