The FirstRand Oxford Blavatnik School of Government Scholarship 2027/2028

The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation (FREF) has partnered with Wadham College at the University of Oxford to offer a prestigious scholarship for one South African student annually. This opportunity is designed for individuals who wish to deepen their understanding of public policy challenges and develop their potential as effective leaders and changemakers.

### Eligibility and Selection
Candidates are evaluated based on academic excellence, leadership ability, community involvement, and their potential to contribute to South Africa upon their return. The selection process is conducted by FirstRand and runs concurrently with the FirstRand international postgraduate scholarship programme.

### Benefits
The scholarship provides full funding for the Master of Public Policy program at the Blavatnik School of Government and includes residency at Wadham College. Applications must be submitted online.