Patrick & Margaret Flanagan Scholarship 2027: Full-Cost Funding for South African Women to Pursue Master’s or PhD Studies Abroad
The Patrick & Margaret Flanagan Scholarship 2027 provides full-cost funding for high-achieving South African women to undertake full-time Master’s or PhD studies at an international university.
Overview
The Patrick & Margaret Flanagan Scholarship is a prestigious international postgraduate award associated with Rhodes University and the Patrick and Margaret Flanagan Trust. It is designed to enable outstanding South African women graduates to obtain advanced postgraduate qualifications outside South Africa. The award provides full-cost funding for successful candidates pursuing full-time Master’s or doctoral programmes at leading overseas universities across various academic disciplines.
Eligibility
- Open to women applicants who are South African citizens or of South African descent.
- Intended for candidates pursuing postgraduate Master’s or PhD studies.
- Requires candidates to study full-time at an international university outside South Africa.
- Demands a strong academic background, typically with a first-class academic record and high-calibre achievements.
Benefits
- Full-cost funding for international Master’s or doctoral studies.
- Opportunity to gain exposure to global research environments and specialised academic facilities.
- Support for postgraduate education across a wide range of academic and professional fields.
How to Apply
Applicants must combine all required documentation into a single PDF document and name the file using the prescribed format: "Your Surname P&M Flanagan Scholarship Application". The completed package must be submitted via email to the designated Rhodes University contact at [email protected].
Required Application Documents:
- Letter of Motivation: Explaining the reasons for studying abroad, post-graduation plans, intended research focus, and why the specific international institution was chosen.
- Detailed Academic CV: Including educational qualifications, research experience, achievements, and the email contact details of three academic referees (with at least one serving as a Head of Department or Dean).
- Full Certified Academic Transcript: Showing complete undergraduate and postgraduate academic records.
- Certified Identification Document: A certified copy of a valid ID or passport.
Deadline
Applications for the 2027 scholarship open on 24 August 2026 and close on 24 September 2026.