FirstRand Empowerment Foundation scholarship for international postgraduate study

The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation scholarship, up to the value of R1.5 million for a Masters degree and up to R2 million for a PhD, is available to previously disadvantaged South African citizens for postgraduate study outside South Africa, in any discipline, at an international university of their choice.


Applications will open on
Friday 15 December 2023 and close on Thursday 7 March 2024.

The successful candidates will have excelled academically in their chosen field and will have been able to demonstrate:

leadership qualities
 
strength of character
 
community involvement and
 
potential to be a destiny changer in his or her chosen field.
  • Preference will be given to candidates under the age of 35.
  • Candidates who are currently, or have been, studying overseas for degree purposes will not be considered for this scholarship.
  • Successful candidates are required to return to South Africa for at least five years after completing their studies.

Apply here