South Africans Cecil Renaud Trust Scholarships application process at UK Universities in the United Kingdom. Learn the best way to apply for the South Africans Cecil Renaud Trust Scholarships for the academic year 2020/2021, via UK Universities Scholarship Portal.
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Scholarship Description
The Cecil Renaud Educational and Charitable Trust (henceforth ‘the Trust’) was founded in 1988 by Dr. Cecil Renaud, a well-known Durban Philanthropist. Dr. Renaud who passed away on 3 June 1993, bequeathed the rest of his properties to the Trust. Not long after the Trust became active, the trustees came to a decision to launch an Overseas Scholarship.
The Overseas Scholarship scheme, awarded every year, is granted for a maximum of two (2) years for post-graduate study program (Master’s degree (or equivalent) or PhD) in the United Kingdom at a university of the student’s choosing. The scholarship has been awarded to 26 of the best and brightest young South Africans over the past two decades. In prior years, candidates who have been granted the Scholarship award have attended, among others, the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and the University of London, in a diverse number of disciplines. They have gone on to achieve great success in their chosen disciplines.
Our 1996 recipient, Max Du Plessis, is now one of the trustees and selectors. The 2017 recipient, Ms. Alexandra Grieve, commenced her MPhil in Film at Cambridge in September.
We’re looking for applicants who will have a big influence on their discipline of study, and the world.
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- UK Universities Scholarship Portal.
Available Subjects
All courses offered at the university.
Eligible Nationalities and Benefits
This scholarship is only open to students from South Africa. Particularly students from the Kwazulu-Natal region.
Value of Scholarship: Fully-funded
Duration of Scholarship: Duration of study.
Requirements
- This Scholarship award is open only to candidates who completed their secondary school education at any school in KwaZulu-Natal region.
- The scholarship is open to postgraduate students currently studying towards an Honors degree; or undergraduate students in their final year of a four year degree.
- Applicant must be lesser than the age of 27 at the time he/she applies for the Scholarship program.
Selection Criteria: In selecting a student for the Overseas Scholarship scheme, the trustees put in mind the following requirements, amongst others, to be of particular significance:
- Exceptional academic accomplishment (at the least: undergraduate or Honors degree(s) gotten cum laude or summa cum laude; and as well, Dean’s Commendations and Certificates of Merit).
- Evidence of commitment, focus, leadership and stamina.
- A good track record in extracurricular activities and a drive to succeed and uplift South Africa.
- The promise of effectiveness in the chosen area of study and other areas.
- A good track record in extracurricular activities and a drive to succeed and uplift South Africa.
How to Apply
Application forms can be downloaded here.
Please send the completed application and supporting documentation to apply@cecilrenaud.co.za (and the address on the form) on or before the 31st of October. Following the application deadline, candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview. After the interviews, the trustees may select up to two candidates.
For any questions about the scholarship award program or application process, please, feel free to contact us.
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Deadline
The deadline for the scholarship award application is 31st October, 2020. Applicants should ensure they submit their applications on or before the specified date.
