The Ruth First Scholarship is intended to support candidates whose work is in the spirit of the life and work of Ruth First, whose work poses difficult social questions, and who are interested in linking knowledge and politics and scholarship and action. Eligible fields of study are: politics, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, economics, social policy, democracy studies, development studies, media studies, or studies in cognate disciplines with a strong social and human rights orientation. Black South African and Mozambican women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Rhodes University Study Loans

Closing date: CLOSED
(Late applications will be accepted and processed in order of receipt. Allocation of funding will be subject to availability of funds)

Loan Application Form 2013

All students wishing to be considered for a Rhodes University Council Loan or a RU Study Loan, must submit a completed Financial Aid Application Form by the closing date.

The Loan shall be for one year only. Annual application for the duration of the degree will be considered, but not automatically awarded.

All postgraduate students, irrespective of citizenship, may apply. Awards to be made in the following order of preference and availability of funds:

SA citizens
SADAC citizens
All other African citizens
All other foreign citizens

Loans approved for SA citizens will require one surety who is a South African citizen, and is employed full-time within South Africa. Foreign loanees will require two sureties from full-time employed SA citizens.

A combination of academic performance and financial need will be assessed for all applicants.