Mandela Magdalene College Scholarship for South Africans 2017

Course(s) Offered: All fields

Course Level: Masters

Provider: Cambridge Trusts

Country To Study In: UK

Deadline: 1^st October 2017

Eligibility And Selection Criteria:

The scheme aims to support South African graduate students of outstanding academic merit and leadership potential who would otherwise be unable to take up a place at Cambridge University. The scholarships are open to citizens of South Africa, normally under the age of 35 and normally resident in South Africa who have, or expect to obtain before 1 October 2017, a first class or high second class honours degree or its equivalent from a recognised University. The scholarship will be tenable from 1 October 2017. Successful applicants will be expected to return to South Africa to work or study after completing the course at Cambridge.

Scholarship Value And Duration:

The scholarships are means tested. The maximum award covers:

• University Composition Fee at the overseas rate

• a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student

Rented accommodation in or near College will normally be made available to a single Scholar. The college does not currently have any family accommodation available.

Method Of Application:

This scheme is administered on behalf of the University of Cambridge and Magdalene College by the Board of Graduate Studies (for admission to the University) and the Cambridge Trusts (for funding). Further information, and application materials, are available in the University's Graduate Studies Prospectus. All applicants for admission to the University must complete and return a GRADSAF form    to the Board of Graduate Studies; applications must be completed by 7 December 2016.

Applications will first be assessed by the candidate's proposed Faculty or Department at the University. If successful, the candidate's application will be further reviewed by the Cambridge Trusts and Magdalene College. In most cases, successful candidates will be informed by late June.

Eligibility Group:

South Africans only

Official Website: http://www.magd.cam.ac.uk/mandela/