2026 FirstRand Oxford Smith Scholarship

The FirstRand Oxford Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment scholarship for an MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford

FirstRand has entered into a partnership with Wadham College at the University of Oxford, one of the world’s foremost universities. The purpose of this partnership is to enable one outstanding South African student a year, for another four years, to undertake postgraduate study at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment for an MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment . This MSc will provide future leaders and destiny changers with the academic knowledge and applied skills needed to understand and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon, environmentally sustainable economic model.

FirstRand and the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment are looking for the best applicants who will truly benefit from the opportunity and contribute to South Africa on their return.

• Table of Content
• About FirstRand
• FirstRand Master's Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of FirstRand Master's Scholarship
• Requirements for FirstRand Master's Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for FirstRand Master's Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

FirstRand Master's Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of FirstRand Master's Scholarship

• FirstRand’s five-year partnership with Wadham College entails providing full funding for one student a year to study for an MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, as well as residency at Wadham College.

Requirements for FirstRand Master's Scholarship Qualification

• FirstRand and the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment are looking for the best applicants who will truly benefit from the opportunity and contribute to South Africa on their return.

Interview date, Process and Venue for FirstRand Master's Scholarship

• FirstRand will conduct the interviewing and selection process, which will run concurrently with the FirstRand international postgraduate scholarship programme.
• Candidates will be assessed based on academic excellence, leadership ability, community involvement and their potential to be a destiny changer.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Candidates may email [email protected] with any additional questions.

For more details, visit FirstRand website.