CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships 2027 for young South Africans to study in the United Kingdom. – Scholarship Opportunities

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Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships. Dr Cecil Renaud, a well-known Durban Philanthropist, established The Cecil Renaud Educational and Charitable Trust in 1988. Dr Renaud passed away on 3 June 1993 and bequeathed the residue of his estate to the Trust. Shortly after the Trust became active, the trustees established the Overseas Scholarship.

The Overseas Scholarship, granted annually to one or two students, is awarded for a maximum of two years for post-graduate study (Masters degree (or equivalent) or PhD) in the United Kingdom at a university of the student’s choice.

Requirements

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Applicants should have attained, or aim to achieve, undergraduate or Honours degree(s) of the highest academic standard, to achieve acceptance to the top universities in the United Kingdom; and additionally, have achieved Dean’s Commendations and Certificates of Merit or equivalent.

Studying at a South African university

The scholarship is open to postgraduate students who have completed or are currently studying towards an Honours degree; or a four year undergraduate degree.

ATTENDED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN KZN

Applicants must have attended secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal, and be under the age of 27 at the time of applying for the scholarship.

Any field of study

Former scholars have read towards varied fields including an MPhil in Development Studies, an MA in Applied Theology, an MSc in Mathematics and an MA in Singing.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships