Applications are now open for the 2025 CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarship. Click here if you are a South African and are interested in this opportunity.
Opportunity Details
The Overseas Scholarship, granted annually to one or two students, is awarded for a maximum of two years for post-graduate study (Masters degree (or equivalent) or PhD) in the United Kingdom at a university of the student’s choice.
This Scholarship is available only to students who completed their secondary schooling at any school in KwaZulu-Natal, and you must be in your final year of a postgraduate honours degree, or four year undergraduate degree.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Applicants should have attained, or aim to achieve, undergraduate or Honours degree(s) cum laude or summa cum laude; and additionally, have achieved Dean’s Commendations and Certificates of Merit or equivalent.
WILL LEAVE BIG FOOTPRINTS
We’re looking for candidates who will have a significant impact on their field of study, and the world.
ATTENDED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN KZN
Applicants must have completed a major part of their secondary schooling in KwaZulu-Natal, and be under the age of 27 at the time of applying for the scholarship.
STUDYING AT A SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITY
The scholarship is open to postgraduate students who have completed or are currently studying towards an Honours degree; or a four year undergraduate degree.
EVIDENCE OF FOCUS, COMMITMENT, STAMINA AND LEADERSHIP
A good track record in extracurricular activities and a drive to succeed and uplift South Africa.
ANY FIELD OF STUDY
Former scholars have read towards varied fields including an MPhil in Development Studies, an MA in Applied Theology, an MSc in Mathematics and an MA in Singing.
Apply for CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarship 2025