FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship
One fully funded place a year on Oxford's MSc African Studies for a South African graduate living in South Africa: tuition and a UKRI-rate stipend.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Tuition fees and a UKRI-rate maintenance stipend.
Eligible applicants
South African graduates
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Overview
FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship is offered by FirstRand / University of Oxford for Master’s study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Maintenance stipend at UKRI rates
Included
Tuition fees and a UKRI-rate maintenance stipend. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- South African graduates ordinarily resident in South Africa.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of South Africa.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Fields
- African Studies
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
South African graduates ordinarily resident in South Africa who have not studied outside South Africa for a degree, applying for the MSc African Studies.
Applicant profile
- South African graduates
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- South African graduates ordinarily resident in South Africa who have not studied outside South Africa for a degree, applying for the MSc African Studies.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Official application form or online application
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply to Oxford for the MSc African Studies.
- 2
Apply separately to the FirstRand Scholarship for Postgraduate International Study (see Wadham College).
Application timeline
Application cycle
See official site for dates
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
FirstRand / University of Oxford
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.