Rhodes University
Rhodes University
Rhodes University is a public research university located in Makhanda/Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, founded in 1904. Rhodes is home to over 8 200 students and has six faculties: Humanities, Commerce, Law, Science, Education and Pharmacy.
Since its founding, it has grown a reputation for academic excellence.
Kistefos Opportunity Bursary Fund
The university established Kistefos Opportunity Bursary Fund in collaboration with the Small Programs Foundation in 2017 for students in the Eastern Cape district of South Africa. Currently the fund supports students in fields like science, art, commerce, medicine and engineering.
The ultimate goal is for these alumni to form lasting relationships that benefit South Africa’s future needs.
The recipient students have a track record of academic excellence and they also demonstrate efforts to serve their communities and to assume positions of leadership.
How to apply
The current application period has ended.
The recipient students have a proven financial need for the bursary and a track record of academic excellence. They also demonstrate efforts to serve their communities and a readiness to assume positions of leadership.
For other financing options for Rhodes University, please visit the university website.
Student life
With 13 halls offering dining and residencies, it's no wonder nearly half of students choose to live on campus. Lunchtime concerts, movie nights and drama productions all take place across campus too.
There are close to 80 clubs and societies at Rhodes University, from drumming and poetry to environmental or political issues — allowing every student to find their niche and get involved.
Notable alumni
- Max Theiler (virologist and Nobel Prize laureate)
- Chris Hani (chief of staff to uMkhonto we Sizwe and leader of the South African Communist Party)
- Matthew Buckland (founder of Creative Spark and Burn Media)
- Verashni Pillay (former editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post and the Mail & Guardian)
- Ian Smith (former Prime Minister of then Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe)
- Alice Krige (actor and producer)
- Wilbur Smith (novelist)