www.cecilrenaud.co.za/apply How to apply for Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship 2024/2025 in the United Kingdom will not be a problem after reading this article. See requirements and steps to register online.
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Dr Cecil Renaud, a well-known Durban Philanthropist, established The Cecil Renaud Educational and Charitable Trust in 1988. Dr Renaud passed away on 3 June 1993 and bequeathed the residue of his estate to the Trust. Shortly after the Trust became active, the trustees established the Overseas Scholarship.
The Overseas Scholarship, granted annually to one or two students, is awarded for a maximum of two years for post-graduate study (Masters degree (or equivalent) or PhD) in the United Kingdom at a university of the student’s choice.
Since 1994, we have awarded 38 scholarships to the best and brightest young South Africans.
In past years students who have been awarded the Scholarship have attended, inter alia, the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford and the University of London across a wide range of disciplines. This Scholarship is available only to students who completed their secondary schooling at any school in KwaZulu-Natal, and you must be in your final year of a postgraduate honours degree, or four year undergraduate degree.
Selection Criteria for Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship 2024/2025
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Applicants should have attained, or aim to achieve, undergraduate or Honours degree(s) cum laude or summa cum laude; and additionally, have achieved Dean’s Commendations and Certificates of Merit or equivalent.
We’re looking for candidates who will have a big impact on their field of study, and the world.
ATTENDED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN KZN
Applicants must have attended secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal, and be under the age of 27 at the time of applying for the scholarship.
STUDYING AT A SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITY
The scholarship is open to postgraduate students currently studying towards an Honours degree; or undergraduate students in their final year of a four year degree.
EVIDENCE OF FOCUS, COMMITMENT, STAMINA AND LEADERSHIP
A good track record in extracurricular activities and a drive to succeed and uplift South Africa.
ANY FIELD OF STUDY
Former scholars have read towards varied fields including an MPhil in Development Studies, an MA in Applied Theology, a MSc in Mathematics and an MA in Singing.
How to apply for Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship 2024/2025 in the United Kingdom
Apply via https://www.cecilrenaud.co.za/apply
Please send the completed application and supporting documentation to apply@cecilrenaud.co.za (and the address on the form) on or before the 12th of January. Following the application deadline, candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview. After the interviews, the trustees may select up to two candidates.
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