The Dudley D’Ewes Scholarship for the 2026 academic year is a postgraduate award for students in South Africa pursuing studies related to the arts, literature, and the natural and cultural environment. The scholarship is administered by the Khula Cape Foundation, formerly the Cape Tercentenary Foundation.
Key details
- Award amount: A maximum of R10,000 is paid directly into the student’s fee account.
- Duration: The scholarship is for one academic year but may be renewed based on a satisfactory progress report.
- Closing date: The deadline for applications for the 2026 academic year is September 26, 2025, at 12:00 (midday).
Eligibility requirements
To be considered for the scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship: Be an African national.
- Academics: Have completed a university honours degree and are pursuing or intend to pursue post-honours studies in 2026.
- Institution: Be enrolled or planning to enroll at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Field of study: Your post-honours studies must align with the Khula Cape Foundation’s mission to preserve, promote, and encourage:
- Literature
- Visual and performing arts
- The natural and cultural environment of the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape Provinces
Application process
You must download and complete the official application form for the 2026 academic year. Along with the form, you need to submit the following supporting documents:
- An academic Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Official academic transcripts on the institution’s letterhead.
- A one-page abstract or outline of your proposed course of study.
- Two or more confidential referee reports, which must be submitted directly by the referees using the form’s referee report.
- A one-page motivational letter addressing any special financial circumstances, if you are in financial need.
All required documents must be submitted before the midday deadline on September 26, 2025.
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