Postgraduate Funding Opportunities
Rhodes University has many scholarship funding programmes (both internal and funder based) in order to attract postgraduate students to Rhodes University. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Scholarships, Allan Gray Senior Scholarships, Henderson Scholarships, Ada & Bertie Levenstein Bursary and the Rhodes University Postgraduate Scholarships are the cornerstone of these programmes.
Rhodes University internal awards are made annually covering all disciplines at Honours (R120 000 pa), Masters (R120 000 pa) and Doctoral level (R130 000 pa), in addition to renewals. Scholarship holders are encouraged to be involved within the department’s activities, and are required to tutor to a maximum of 6 hours a week within the department, gaining experience in the tutoring teaching environment.
Scholarships and other bursaries are on offer and are based on a merit and/or a financial need basis. The Ada & Bertie Levenstein Bursary programme funds approximately 25 academically strong students who are in financial need so as to further their Postgraduate studies. Further funding for postgraduate study is made available through organisations such as: NRF and other funding bodies by way of individual bursaries or project linked bursaries.
Students can also apply for a Rhodes University Council loan. These loans are available to those students who are registering full-time and would normally not be able to study if it were not for the assistance of these loans.
- Internal Postgraduate Funding
- External Funding Programmes
- Funding for Overseas Study
- Higher Degrees Guide
- Postgraduate Funding Resources
Further Information
Ms Nichole Austin
Manager: Postgraduate Funding
Research Office
Tel: 046-603 8755/8536
e-mail: pgfunding (a) ru.ac.za
Professional Communication with Postgraduate Funding Staff
Students are kindly reminded to use professional and respectful language when communicating with the Postgraduate Funding Office.
When addressing staff in emails:
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Use formal greetings such as “Dear Ms [Surname]”, “Dear Mr [Surname]”, or “Dear Dr [Surname]”
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If unsure of a title, “Dear [Full Name]” is a polite alternative
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Avoid informal greetings such as “Hey”, “Hi [First Name]”, or omitting a greeting altogether
Professional communication helps ensure your queries are responded to efficiently and supports a respectful working environment for all.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Postgraduate Funding Office – Research Office
Before You Apply: Read Carefully
Students are reminded to read and interpret all postgraduate funding opportunities thoroughly before submitting an application.
Please ensure that you:
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Read the full scholarship call or advert
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Review all supporting documents, eligibility criteria, and deadlines
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Understand the terms and conditions
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Read for comprehension, not just to find keywords
Incomplete or ineligible applications may be declined. Take time to understand the opportunity before applying. If you're unsure, please seek clarification from the Postgraduate Funding Office before submission.
— Postgraduate Funding Office - Research Office
Last Modified: Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:31:20 SAST