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FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship for South Africans 2025

Awarded by FirstRand Limited

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Full Funding · up to R2 million

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered by the universities (preferred by the candidate)

Eligible Nationalities

Open to South African citizens

Can Be Taken At

Any internationally recognized university outside of South Africa

Provider

FirstRand Limited

Last Verified On

20 Feb 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

FirstRand Limited offers scholarships to pursue postgraduate international study in any discipline.

Eligibility for FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship for South Africans:

  • Applicants must be South African citizens.
  • Applicants under the age of 35 are given first consideration.
  • Applicants currently studying overseas are not eligible.
  • Applicants must return to South Africa for a min. of 5 years after the completion of the scholarship.
  • Applicants are assessed based on their leadership ability, academic excellence, and potential to be a destiny changer.

Value of FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship for South Africans:

  • Up to the value of R1.5 million for a Masters degree and;
  • Up to R2 million for a PhD.

Application Deadline: 20 Feb 2025.

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SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at FirstRand Limited. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship for South Africans 2025 is Expired.
  • FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship for South Africans 2025 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship for South Africans 2025 is offered for All subjects offered by the universities (preferred by the candidate).
  • FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship for South Africans 2025 is open for: Open to South African citizens.
  • FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship for South Africans 2025 is offered by FirstRand Limited.
  • FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship for South Africans 2025 covers Full Funding, up to R2 million.