Patrick & Margaret Flanagan Scholarship for Overseas Study

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   Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (a South African, English-speaking woman with a strong academic record, applying for full-time Master's or PhD study at an international university)

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   Decide on your intended overseas university and research focus, noting the preferred host institutions (Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, St Andrews and Trinity College Dublin)

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   Prepare a letter of motivation covering your intended university and choice, research focus and plans on completion

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   Prepare a detailed academic CV including email contact details for three academic referees, one of whom must be a Head of Department or Dean

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   Obtain a certified copy of your South African ID

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   Compile your application into a single PDF named 'Your Surname P&M Flanagan Scholarship Application'

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   Email the single PDF to the Rhodes University Postgraduate Funding Office at [email protected] before the annual closing date (typically mid-August)

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   Note that incomplete and late applications are not considered; confirm the exact current closing date with the Postgraduate Funding Office

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Patrick & Margaret Flanagan Scholarship?

The scholarship is restricted, under the terms of the late Margaret Ellen Flanagan's will, to South African women who are English-speaking (home language English, or a genuine love and affection for the English language). You need a strong academic record and outstanding personal qualities, and the award funds full-time postgraduate Master's or PhD study at an international university.

How much is the scholarship worth and what does it cover?

The current official Rhodes University figure is up to R750,000 per annum (older sources cite R450,000 p.a.), tenable for a maximum of two years. It covers travel to and from South Africa, tuition fees, residence/accommodation fees, a book allowance, a clothing allowance and a living/pocket-money allowance.

How do I apply and when is the deadline?

Applications are submitted as a single PDF named 'Your Surname P&M Flanagan Scholarship Application', emailed to the Rhodes University Postgraduate Funding Office at [email protected]. The annual closing date is typically mid-August (one source cites 15 August). Incomplete and late applications are not considered, so confirm the exact current closing date with the Postgraduate Funding Office.

Is this the same as the Rhodes Scholarship?

No. This scholarship is distinct from the Rhodes Scholarship (run by the Rhodes Trust for study at Oxford). The Flanagan Scholarship is funded under the bequest of the late Margaret Ellen Flanagan and administered in-house by Rhodes University's Postgraduate Funding Office. Although it funds study overseas, it is a South African scholarship for South African women administered by a South African university.