FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship at University of Oxford (UK) 2024

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. 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.

About FirstRand

FirstRand Limited, through its portfolio of integrated financial services businesses, operates in South Africa, certain markets in sub-Saharan Africa, the UK, and India. The group’s track record of delivering superior returns to shareholders has been achieved through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, innovation and the creation of completely new businesses. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. FirstRand can provide its cus... read more

FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship

• The scholarship will provide full funding for one student a year to study for an MSc at the School of Global and Area Studies at the University of Oxford. The successful candidate will be housed at Wadham College.

Requirements for FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship Qualification

• 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.
• Closing date for applications is Friday 19 January 2024, 12:00 UK time.
• Applications can be submitted online only.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Candidates may email [email protected] or [email protected] with any additional questions.

For more details, visit FirstRand website.