Funding & benefits
Internal Postgraduate Funding
External Funding Programmes
Funding for Overseas Study
Higher Degrees Guide
Postgraduate Funding Resources
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Eligible programmes & fields
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About the scholarship
Rhodes University postgraduate funding portfolio including internal awards for Honours, Master and Doctoral students across disciplines.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All disciplines subject to individual award criteria. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Eligibility requirements
- Higher Degrees Guide
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- Must meet admission and award requirements for the applicable Honours, Master or Doctoral programme.
- Must meet Rhodes University admission requirements.
Should you apply?
Likely a good fit if
- You are looking for Honours or Master's or PhD / Doctoral funding.
- Your intended study area is related to All disciplines subject to individual award criteria.
- Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
- You can satisfy the stated English-language requirement.
- You are prepared to study in South Africa.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
- Students are reminded to read and interpret all postgraduate funding opportunities thoroughly before submitting an application.
- Please ensure that you:
- Read the full scholarship call or advert
- Review all supporting documents, eligibility criteria, and deadlines
- Understand the terms and conditions
- Read for comprehension, not just to find keywords
- Incomplete or ineligible applications may be declined. Take time to understand the opportunity before applying. If you're unsure, please seek clarification from the Postgraduate Funding Office before submission.
- — Postgraduate Funding Office - Research Office
- Last Modified: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:03:07 SAST
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026