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Ruth First Scholarship 2027
Rhodes University
About this opportunity
Master’s and Doctoral study scholarship at Rhodes University supporting research on social questions and connecting scholarship with action.
The Ruth First Scholarship supports postgraduate research aligned with the values of Ruth First, focusing on social questions and the intersection of knowledge, politics, and action.
What it offers
- PhD: R130 000 per annum
- Masters: R120 000 per annum
Who can apply
- Candidates pursuing Doctoral or Masters studies at Rhodes University
- Research must align with the spirit of Ruth First’s work and address difficult social questions
- Eligible fields: politics, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, economics, social policy, democracy studies, development studies, media studies, or cognate disciplines with a strong social and human rights focus
- South African and Mozambican black and women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
How to apply
- Submit a SINGLE PDF document named “surname_RFirst_Schol.pdf”
- Email the document to [email protected] no later than 25 August 2026
- For enquiries, contact Sibu Makeba ([email protected]) or Nichole Austin ([email protected])
- Tel: 046-603 8755/8936
This summary is AI-generated from the official posting. Always verify every detail on the official site before applying.
Key details
TypeScholarship
Location
South Africa
South AfricaLevelMaster’s, Doctoral
DeadlineDeadline not stated — check the official page
EligibilityNational
Open to applicants in the host country.
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Source : ru.ac.za · Always verify details on the official site.