Rhodes Scholarships Southern Africa 2021/2022 [Fully Funded]

Introduction

The Rhodes Scholarships are prestigious fully funded scholarships awarded to candidates from various constituencies, including the Southern African states. This scholarship program provides an opportunity for qualified candidates from South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, and eSwatini to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.

Requirements

To be eligible for the Rhodes Scholarships Southern Africa, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Nationality: Must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, or eSwatini. Applications from refugees/asylum seekers in South Africa will also be considered in this constituency.
2. Education/Residency: Must have resided for at least five years within the period of ten years immediately preceding the application in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, or eSwatini.
3. Age: Must be at least 19 years old and have not reached the 25th birthday by October 1, 2021. (Age requirement may vary depending on the course of study or graduation condition).
4. Academic Achievement: Must have completed or will complete an undergraduate degree (normally a Bachelor’s degree) from a college or university by June 30, 2022, to a sufficiently high standard to be admitted to postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Applicants should carefully review the specific requirements for their chosen course at Oxford.

Benefits The Rhodes Scholarships Southern Africa offer the following benefits to successful candidates:

1. Fully Funded: The scholarship covers tuition fees and provides a stipend of £15,900 per annum.
2. Study at the University of Oxford: Scholars will have the opportunity to pursue their postgraduate studies at the prestigious University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.

Application Deadline The application deadline for the Rhodes Scholarships Southern Africa is September 15, 2021.

Application Process To apply for the Rhodes Scholarships Southern Africa, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official scholarship website and access the scholarships tab.
2. Complete the online application form, ensuring that all required supporting documents are included.
3. Submit your application online by 23:59 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on the application closing date.

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