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The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest international scholarship programme in the world, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to undertake full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford.

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Rhodes Scholarships for South African schools - partner schools

The Rhodes Scholarships for named South African schools are open to past pupils of the following.

Diocesan College, Rondebosch (Bishops), and its partner schools, St Cyprian's School, St George's Grammar School, Herschel Girls School, and LEAP 1 School.

Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch, and its partner schools, Rhenish Girls' High School and Bloemhof Girls' High School.

South African College School, Newlands, and its partner schools, Sans Souci Girls' High School and Rustenburg High School for Girls.

St Andrew's College, Makhanda, and its partner school, Diocesan School for Girls.

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