FirstRand 2021 International Postgraduate Scholarships for South African Students

There are five scholarships available to South African citizens, all of which are for international postgraduate study. These are:

• FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar scholarship;
• FirstRand Foundation scholarship;
• FirstRand Oxford African Studies scholarship to the University of Oxford;
• FirstRand FNB Fund Oxford education scholarship; and
• FirstRand FNB Fund scholarship for international postgraduate study in education.

• Table of Content
• About FirstRand
• FirstRand Postgraduate Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of FirstRand Postgraduate Scholarships
• Requirements for FirstRand Postgraduate Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About FirstRand

FirstRand Limited, through its portfolio of integrated financial services businesses, operates in South Africa, certain markets in sub-Saharan Africa, the UK, and India. The group’s track record of delivering superior returns to shareholders has been achieved through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, innovation and the creation of completely new businesses. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. FirstRand can provide its cus... continue reading

FirstRand Postgraduate Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of FirstRand Postgraduate Scholarships

The scholarship will provide full funding for one student each year to study a masters degree at the African Studies Centre at the University of Oxford. The successful candidate will be housed at Wadham College. The partnership is for another year.

Requirements for FirstRand Postgraduate Scholarships Qualification

he successful candidates will have excelled academically in their chosen field and will have been able to demonstrate:

• leadership qualities;
• strength of character;
• community involvement; and
• the potential to be a destiny changer in his or her chosen field.
• candidates who are currently, or have been studying overseas, will not be considered for this scholarship; and.
• successful candidates are required to return to South Africa for at least five years after completing their studies.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications, including all attachments and reference letters, must be completed online and applicants must have applied directly to the university of their choice by the time the application is submitted.

For more details, visit FirstRand website.