FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships 2025/2026

FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships 2025/2026

The FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships Bursary Application for 2025/2026. Find below How to Apply for FirstRand International Postgraduate Bursary 2025/2026.

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About the FirstRand International Postgraduate: 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.

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Details of FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships

Field of Study

  • ANY

FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships Application Requirements

) FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship:

  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must be studying towards a postgraduate qualification, in ANY field of study
  • Must be studying outside of South Africa, at an international university
  • Preference will be given to students under 35 years old
  • NOT currently or previously studied overseas
  • Must be willing to return to South Africa for a minimum of 5 years after completing your studies
  • Must have an excellent academic record
  • Must demonstrate the following qualities: leadership skills; strong character; community involvement; and potential to be a destiny changer in your chosen field

2) FirstRand Foundation Scholarship:

  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must be from a previously disadvantaged background
  • Must be studying towards a postgraduate qualification, in ANY field of study
  • Must be studying outside of South Africa, at an international university
  • Preference will be given to students under 35 years old
  • NOT currently or previously studied overseas
  • Must be willing to return to South Africa for a minimum of 5 years after completing your studies
  • Must demonstrate the following qualities: leadership skills; strong character; community involvement; and potential to be a destiny changer in your chosen field

3) FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships at the University of Oxford:

  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must have been accepted to study towards a postgraduate qualification: MSc in African Studies (see more here: http://www.africanstudies.ox.ac.uk/msc-african-studies)
  • Must study at the University of Oxford
  • Will be housed at Wadham College
  • Must have an excellent academic record
  • Must demonstrate the following qualities: leadership skills; community involvement; and potential to be a destiny changer in your chosen field
  • Must contribute to South Africa after completing studies and returning to the country

4) FirstRand FNB Fund Scholarship for international Masters study in Education at the University of Oxford:

  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must have been accepted to study towards a full-time master’s degree in education (see more here: https://www.education.ox.ac.uk/programmes/msc-education/ – Applications close on 22 January)
  • Must study at the University of Oxford
  • Will be housed at Wadham College
  • Must have an excellent academic record
  • Must demonstrate the following qualities: leadership skills; community involvement; and potential to be a destiny changer in your chosen field
  • Must contribute to South Africa after completing studies and returning to the country

5) FirstRand FNB Fund Postgraduate Education Scholarships:

  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must be studying towards a postgraduate qualification in education
  • Must be studying outside of South Africa, at an international university
  • Preference will be given to students under 35 years old
  • NOT currently or previously studied overseas
  • Must be willing to return to South Africa for a minimum of 5 years after completing your studies
  • Must demonstrate the following qualities: leadership skills; strong character; community involvement; and potential to be a destiny changer in your chosen field

FirstRand International Postgraduate Bursary Application Procedures

  • 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)

Closing Date: 22 January

Contact FirstRand International Postgraduate for more details about the Bursary and also check your status.

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