Cecil Renaud 2021 Overseas Scholarship for South Africans (UK)

Dr Cecil Renaud, a well-known Durban Philanthropist, established The Cecil Renaud Educational and Charitable Trust (the Trust) in 1988. Dr Renaud passed away on 3 June 1993 and bequeathed the residue of his estate to the Trust. Shortly after the Trust became active, the trustees decided to establish an Overseas Scholarship.

The Overseas Scholarship, granted annually, is awarded for a maximum of two years for post-graduate study (Masters degree (or equivalent) or PhD) in the United Kingdom at a university of the student’s choice. In past years students who have been awarded the Scholarship have attended, inter alia, the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, and the University of London.

• Table of Content
• About Cecil Renaud
• Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship
• Requirements for Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Cecil Renaud

The Cecil Renaud Educational and Charitable Trust was established by Dr Cecil Renaud in 1988. Dr Renaud passed away on 3 June 1993 and bequeathed the residue of his estate to the Trust. Shortly after the Trust became active, the trustees established an Overseas Scholarship. The Scholarship, usually granted annually to one or two students, is awarded for a maximum of two years for post-graduate study (Masters degree (or equivalent) or PhD) in the United Kingdom at a university of the student’s choice. Since 1994, we have awarded 36 scholarships to the best and brightest young South ... continue reading

Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship

Fully-funded

Requirements for Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship Qualification

• This Scholarship is available only to students who completed their secondary schooling at any school in KwaZulu-Natal
• Candidates must be under the age of 27 at the time of applying for the Scholarship.

Selection Criteria:

In selecting a candidate for the Overseas Scholarship, the trustees consider the following criteria, inter alia, to be of particular importance: 1. Outstanding academic achievement (at a minimum: undergraduate or Honours degree(s) achieved cum laude or summa cum laude; and additionally, Dean’s Commendations and Certificates of Merit). 2. Evidence of focus, commitment, stamina and leadership. 3. The promise of effectiveness in the chosen area of study and other areas

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Cecil Renaud website.