Information Sessions for Southern Africa
Find out more about applying for the Rhodes Scholarships for Southern Africa (comprising South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and eSwatini), and hear from Southern African Scholars about their experiences with the application journey, selection process, and studying at Oxford.
Upcoming events
University of Johannesburg
Date: 21 April 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 15:00 SAST
Attendance: In person
To inquire about in-person attendance, please contact southernafrica.secretary@rhodestrust.com.
University of Stellenbosch
Date: 5 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 13:00 SAST
Attendance: Virtual
University of Johannesburg
Date: 6 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 12:00 SAST
Attendance: Virtual
University of the Witwatersrand
Date: 7 May 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 13:00 SAST
Attendance: Virtual
Information Session for KwaZulu-Natal region
Date: 12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 13:00 SAST
Attendance: Virtual
Rhodes University, Makhanda
Eastern Cape Postgraduate Funding Fair
Date: 15 May 2026 (Friday)
Attendance: In person
To inquire about in-person attendance, please contact Rhodes University.
University of Western Cape
Date: 18 May 2026 (Monday)
Time: 13:00 SAST
Attendance: Virtual
University of Cape Town
Date: 19 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 13:00 SAST
Attendance: Virtual
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Date: 20 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 12:00 SAST
Attendance: Virtual
University of Pretoria
Date: 21 May 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 12:30 SAST
Attendance: Virtual
Information Session for Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and eSwatini (BLMNS)
Date: 26 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 17:30 SAST
Attendance: Virtual
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Webinar
Date: 26 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 17:30 SAST
Attendance: Virtual
Information Session for Free State & Eastern Cape
Date: 27 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 13:00 SAST
Attendance: Virtual
Bishops Diocesan College & Partner Schools
Date: 27 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 17:30 SAST
Attendance: Virtual
Information Session for GLMN Region - Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga & North West
Date: 28 May 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 13:00 SAST
Attendance: Virtual