Ada & Bertie Levenstein Bursaries (Rhodes University)

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About Ada & Bertie Levenstein Bursaries (Rhodes University)

Rhodes University is a public research university located in Grahamstown, a small town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Established in 1904, the university is named after Cecil Rhodes, the British colonialist and mining magnate who played a significant role in the colonization of Southern Africa. Rhodes University is widely regarded as one of the top universities in South Africa, known for its academic excellence and research output. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties such as Commerce, Humanities, Law, Science, and Pharmacy. The university's academic programs are supported by a range of research institutes and centers, including the Institute of Social and Economic Research, the South African Numeracy Chair, and the Centre for Biological Control.

About this Bursary

*Please note that applications for the 2025 Ada & Bertie Levenstein Bursaries are closed for the year. Be sure to check the Bursaries website for updates on the applications for 2026. Applications for the Ada & Bertie Levenstein Bursaries are for South African citizens who have a strong academic record and need financial assistance for their Honours, Masters or Doctoral studies (full-time in attendance) at Rhodes University in 2024. Honours : R120 000 Masters : R120 000 Doctoral : R130 000 Closing date : 14 July 2024.

Eligibility Requirements

RSA citizens only Applicants must be under the age of 26 at the start of the academic year (funding for successive years may be granted to applicants who are 26 or older) Bachelor, Hons, Masters, PhD studies in 2024; Full-time attendance and study at Rhodes University in 2025;

How to Apply

You can obtain applications Form: Rhodes University Postgraduate Scholarships Application Form (one form only required for all 4 programs), which must include a cover letter, together with all the relevant documents (in Section D) PLEASE NOTE: Submit a SINGLE PDF document marked as your " surname_RUPG_Schol.pdf" no later than the closing date to: pgfunding@ru.ac.za NOTE: Incomplete and late applications will NOT be considered.