Ruth First Scholarship at Durham University 2023 UK | Fully Funded For Scholarship Southern African Students

The Ruth First Educational Trust seeks to make postgraduate education at Durham possible for historically underprivileged southern African students.

The following nations are included in the definition of Southern Africa for this purpose: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Ruth First Scholarship play an important role in the region’s social, educational, and economic growth. Beyond their usefulness to individuals, they have a significant developmental impact both within and outside of southern Africa.

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Ruth First Scholarship are chosen for their academic excellence and active devotion to good causes. They have demonstrated strong leadership qualities in their communities.

In southern Africa, a young number of former Ruth First Scholars now hold important positions in both the governmental and corporate sectors and serve as motivating examples for younger people.

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Ruth First Scholarship Highlights

• University Name: Durham University
• Level of study: Masters
• Mode of study: Full time
• Award: Fully Funded
• Programs: All programs except MBA
• Duration: One Year
• Country: UK
• Deadline: 28th February 2023.

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Benefits:

The Ruth First Scholarship will provide the recipient with the following benefits:

• Full payment of tuition fees.
• Stipend for living expenses – 12 monthly payments.
• One return air ticket from the home country to the UK and the cost of return travel between the UK airport and Durham City.
• Fully funded accommodation and meals at St Chad’s College.
• ‘Settling in allowance’ on arrival.
• A contribution towards the cost of a UK visa and the UK Health surcharge.

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Eligibility

To qualify for Ruth First Scholarship, candidates must fulfill all of the following requirements:

• Required Language: English
• Applicants must be a national of one of the following countries:
• Angola
• Botswana
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Republic of South Africa
• Swaziland
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe
• Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship to fund their postgraduate studies.
• Applicants must have applied for and been offered an unconditional place on their chosen master’s program by the end of June 2022.
• Hold a relevant honors degree of sufficient standard to be admitted to your chosen Master’s course.
• Not hold a Master’s degree.
• Have all other course entry requirements including the relevant English language qualification.
• Not otherwise have the financial means to study for a Master’s degree in the UK.

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How to Apply?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for the Ruth First Scholarship:

1. Apply for a course Submit an academic application to Durham University for one of the eligible programs by 28th February 2023. Provide evidence of your Ruth First Scholarship application to colleagues in our admissions service.Durham University Applicant Portal.
2. Complete a scholarship application Submit an online scholarship application form by 28th February 2023. Application Deadline 28th February 2023 When candidates will hear the outcome of their application End June 2023.
3. Ask us For further information or advice:
   • Email: m.p.thompson@durham.ac.uk

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More about this scholarship

Applicants should:

• hold a relevant honours degree of sufficient standard to be admitted to your chosen Master’s course; and
• not hold a Master’s degree, nor have previously studied at a university outside southern Africa, and
• show evidence of active involvement in and commitment to voluntary work for the benefit of causes such as rural or urban community development; young people or educational projects; charitable organisations; health or AIDS awareness projects; student welfare or guidance; the defense of human rights; the promotion of equal opportunities or social justice; environmental sustainability. If you have a paid job that involves working in such areas, you should show evidence of leadership and commitment beyond the requirements of the job.

Contact Details:

Durham University
Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
DH1 3LE, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)191 334 6395
E.Mail: scholarships.advice@durham.ac.uk