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. Candidates have to apply and be accepted for an MSc in African Studies at the University of Oxford.

Applications can be submitted online only.

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

The closing date for applications to the University of Oxford is 12:00 UK time on Tuesday 28 January 2025.