Deadline: 7 December 2016
Applications are open for Mandela Magdalene College Scholarship for South Africa 2017 to support South African graduate students of outstanding academic merit and leadership potential who would otherwise be unable to take up a place at Cambridge University.
The scholarships enable graduates from South Africa to pursue one-year taught postgraduate courses of study at the University of Cambridge in subjects relevant to the needs of South Africa.
Benefits
The scholarships are means tested. The maximum award covers:
- University Composition Fee at the overseas rate
- A maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student
- Rented accommodation in or near College will normally be made available to a single Scholar. The college does not currently have any family accommodation available.
Eligibility Criteria
- The scholarships are open to citizens of South Africa, normally under the age of 35 and normally resident in South Africa who has, or expects to obtain before 1 October 2017, a first class or high second class honors degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
- The scholarship will be tenable from 1 October 2017.
- Successful applicants will be expected to return to South Africa to work or study after completing the course at Cambridge.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: South Africa
For more information, please visit Mandela Magdalene College Scholarship for South Africa 2017.