Rhodes University invites applications for the Ruth First Scholarship for Doctoral or Masters studies in 2015 at the university.
Applications are now open for the Ruth First Scholarship for Doctoral or Masters studies at Rhodes University in 2015.
The Ruth First Scholarship is intended to support candidates whose research is in the spirit of the life and work of Ruth First, whose research poses difficult social questions, and who are interested in linking knowledge and politics and scholarship and action.
Eligible fields of study
Politics, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, economics, social policy, democracy studies, development studies, media studies, or studies in cognate disciplines with a strong social and human rights orientation. South African and Mozambican black and women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Value of award
PhD R120 000 per annum or R90 000 per annum for Masters.
Closing date: 31 July 2014
For more information and application please visit the Ruth First Scholarship page.
