The FirstRand Oxford Blavatnik School of Government scholarship for a Master of Public Policy at the University of Oxford

FirstRand has entered into a partnership with Wadham College at the University of Oxford, one of the world’s foremost universities. The purpose of this partnership is to enable one outstanding South African student a year, for the next four years, to undertake postgraduate study at the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford . The successful candidate will wish to deepen their understanding of public policy challenges in order to become a more effective leader and changemaker.


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

For more information and to apply visit: https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/study/mpp/how-apply-mpp

Candidates may email admissions@bsg.ox.ac.uk with any additional questions.

FirstRand’s partnership with Wadham College entails providing full funding for one student a year to study for a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, as well as residency at Wadham College.

FirstRand will conduct the interviewing and selection process, which will run concurrently with the FirstRand international postgraduate scholarship programme. Candidates will be assessed based on academic excellence, leadership ability, community involvement and their potential to be a destiny changer.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 UK time on Friday 5 January 2024.

Applications can be submitted online only.

FirstRand and the Blavatnik School of Government are looking for the best applicants who will truly benefit from the opportunity and contribute to South Africa on their return.


Apply here