Rhodes University 2020-2021 Mellon Foundation Masters and Doctoral Scholarships for Africans

Applications are welcomed from qualified students for the 2020-2021 academic session to apply for the Mellon Foundation Masters and Doctoral Scholarships to be taken at Rhodes University, South Africa.

The scholarships are in the form of internal funding for creative writing scholarships as well as in African Intellectual Heritage. The scholarship seeks to support masters candidates and doctoral students in their quest for knowledge and also help them make meaningful contributions to academics.

• Table of Content
• About Rhodes University
• Mellon Foundation Masters and Doctoral Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Mellon Foundation Masters and Doctoral Scholarships
• Requirements for Mellon Foundation Masters and Doctoral Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Rhodes University

Mellon Foundation Masters and Doctoral Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Mellon Foundation Masters and Doctoral Scholarships

Up to R135 000.00 per annum

Requirements for Mellon Foundation Masters and Doctoral Scholarships Qualification

• Applicants must Africans who are passionate about advancing their educational careers by enrolling in a full-time study programme at Rhodes University, South Africa for the 2020/21 academic session in eligible disciplines.
• Applicants for the masters degree scholarship must have obtained good grades in relevant disciplines from recognized universities or institutions of higher learning.
• Applicants for the PhD scholarship must have obtained relevant master’s degree from a recognized university.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong academic and leadership abilities.
• Applicants who are able to prove an aspiration to use their education to invest within their community will be favoured.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants are to send a brief research proposal together with CV with academic record to the respective departments. Some applicants may be required to submit a recent sample of academic writing.

For more details, visit Rhodes University website.