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Applications are now open for the 2025 FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship for an MSc in African Studies at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies at the University of Oxford. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
FirstRand has entered into a partnership, for another four years, with the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies to allow an outstanding South African student to study for an MSc in African Studies at one of the world’s foremost universities, the University of Oxford.
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.
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 this call is 20th of February 2025.
The closing date for applications to the University of Oxford is 12:00 UK time on Tuesday 28 January 2025. Read more information here.
Candidates may email: [email protected] or [email protected] with any additional questions.