FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships 2021-2022, read full Application Process and Requirements below.
We(gbestportal.com) are pleased to inform you about FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships 2021-2022. Are you a South African student wanting to study in another country? Or are you an international student who would like to study in South Africa?
Either way, these bursaries and scholarship programs are for International students who want funding to study.
ABOUT THE COMPANY – FIRSTHAND
FirstRand Limited was formed in 1998 as a South African financial services provider, whose products include lending, investments, asset management, insurance, and transactional services. Licensed by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), and headquartered in Johannesburg, FirstRand currently employs over 40 000 staff members.
The FirstRand group was established by a merger between Anglo American Corporation of South Africa Limited (Anglo American plc) and RMB Holdings.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES
FirstRand will be offering 5 different scholarship awards for international Postgraduate studies, including:
1) FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship:
- applicable for any field of study towards a postgraduate qualification
- studies must be completed outside of South Africa at an international university of your choice
- the scholarship is valued at R850 000
- students must return to South Africa for a minimum of 5 years after completing their studies
2) FirstRand Foundation Scholarship:
- for previously disadvantaged students
- applicable for any field of study towards a postgraduate qualification
- studies must be completed outside of South Africa at an international university of your choice
- the scholarship is valued at R850 000
- students must return to South Africa for a minimum of 5 years after completing their studies
3) FirstRand Oxford African Studies scholarship at the University of Oxford:
- applicable for a Masters degree at the African Studies Centre at the University of Oxford
- will be awarded to an academically deserving student
- full funding will be awarded to 1 student each year
- students will be housed at Wadham College
- the partnership will run for 3 years
- To find out more about the MSc in African Studies and to apply, visit: http://www.africanstudies.ox.ac.uk/msc-african-studies
4) FirstRand FNB Fund Scholarship for international Masters study in Education at the University of Oxford:
- applicable for a Masters degree at the Department of Education at the University of Oxford
- will be awarded to an academically deserving student
- full funding will be awarded to 1 student each year
- students will be housed at Wadham College
- the partnership will run for 4 years
- To find out more about the master’s in education and to apply, visit: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/social-sciences/education?wssl=1
5) FirstRand FNB Fund Postgraduate Education Scholarship:
- applicable for a postgraduate qualification in Education
- studies must be completed outside of South Africa at an international university of your choice
- the scholarship is valued at R850 000
- students must return to South Africa for a minimum of 5 years after completing their studies
MORE ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES – SELECTION
The selection process will include the following steps:
1) You will receive an email notification once your application has been received.
2) Your application will be assessed by a minimum of 3 preliminary evaluators from FirstRand, FNB, RMB, TSI and prior scholarship recipients.
3) Approximately 40 applicants will be selected and invited to attend an interview in Cape Town or Sandton.
4) There will be 4 shortlisted candidates selected for the 2 education scholarships – these applicants will be required to attend a final interview. There will be 10 shortlisted candidates selected for the FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar, FirstRand Foundation international postgraduate, and the FirstRand Oxford African Studies scholarship – these applicants will be required to attend a final interview
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
1) FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar scholarship:
- South African citizen
- Good academic record
- Intend on studying towards a postgraduate qualification, in any field, at an international university of your choice
- NOT currently or previously been studying overseas
- Possess the following qualities: strong leadership skills, strong personal character, involvement in the community, ability to make a difference in your field of study
- *Preference will be given to students under 35 years of age.
2) FirstRand Foundation scholarship:
- South African citizen
- From a previously disadvantaged background
- Good academic record
- Intend on studying towards a postgraduate qualification, in any field, at an international university of your choice
- NOT currently or previously been studying overseas
- Possess the following qualities: strong leadership skills, strong personal character, involvement in the community, ability to make a difference in your field of study
- *Preference will be given to students under 35 years of age.
3) FirstRand Oxford African Studies scholarship at the University of Oxford:
- South African citizen
- Been accepted to the University of Oxford, in the MSc in African Studies program
- Will contribute to South Africa after graduation and returning home
- Possess the following qualities: strong leadership skills, strong personal character, involvement in the community, ability to make a difference in your field of study
4) FirstRand FNB Fund Scholarship for international Masters study in Education at the University of Oxford:
- South African citizen
- Been accepted to the University of Oxford, in the Masters in Education program
- Will contribute to South Africa after graduation and returning home
- Possess the following qualities: strong leadership skills, strong personal character, involvement in the community, ability to make a difference in your field of study
5) FirstRand FNB Fund Postgraduate Education Scholarship:
- South African citizen
- Good academic record
- Intend on studying towards a postgraduate Education qualification, at an international university of your choice
- NOT currently or previously been studying overseas
- Possess the following qualities: strong leadership skills, strong personal character, involvement in the community, ability to make a difference in your field of study
- *Preference will be given to students under 35 years of age
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
Applications must be done online at: https://bursaries.firstrand.co.za
Before you can apply, you will need to Register an Account (https://bursaries.firstrand.co.za/Account/Register) and then log in (https://bursaries.firstrand.co.za/Account/Login) and proceed with your application.
Students should also read the following frequently asked questions: https://bursaries.firstrand.co.za/Bursary/Faq
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- Copy of your ID document
- Photo of face
- Copy of your Matric results
- Minimum of 2 references (people whom you have worked under in an academic setting or in another area of interest). Confidential references can be emailed from the referee to firstrandpgscholarship@firstrand.co.za and clearly marked with your name (or can accompany your application form).
- A personal statement explaining why you deserve to be awarded this scholarship (max. 1 000 words)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to these scholarship programs, please contact FirstRand directly:
Contact Person: Beth van Heerden
Email: firstrandpgscholarship@firstrand.co.za
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