Provided by The Cecil Renaud Educational and Charitable Trust
Annual overseas scholarship awarded to one or two South African students for up to two years of postgraduate study (Master's or PhD) at a UK university of the student's choice. Available only to applicants who completed a major part of their secondary schooling in KwaZulu-Natal and who are in the final year of an Honours degree or a four-year undergraduate degree. Applicants are expected to demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and potential for impact.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
2 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Open to postgraduate students who have completed or are currently studying towards an Honours degree
Or completed a four-year undergraduate degree
Must be in the final year of an Honours degree or a four-year undergraduate degree
Applicants should have attained, or aim to achieve, undergraduate or Honours degree(s) cum laude or summa cum laude
Have achieved Dean’s Commendations and Certificates of Merit or equivalent
Have a good track record in extracurricular activities
Be under the age of 27 at the time of applying
Must have completed a major part of their secondary schooling in KwaZulu-Natal
Candidates expected to demonstrate potential to make a significant impact in their field and for South Africa
Completed a major part of secondary schooling in KwaZulu‑Natal
Under the age of 27 at the time of applying
Must be in final year of a postgraduate honours degree or a four‑year undergraduate degree
Attained or aim to achieve undergraduate or Honours degree(s) of the highest academic standard
Dean's Commendations or Certificates of Merit (or equivalent)
Evidence of focus, commitment, stamina and leadership
Good track record in extracurricular activities
Drive to succeed and uplift South Africa
For postgraduate study (Masters degree or PhD) in the United Kingdom
Any field of study
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Important
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