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Rhodes University Guy Butler Research Award 2024

Awarded by Rhodes University

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhDOther

Funding Type

Partial Funding · R100, 000 to R130,000

Eligible Courses

English Literature, South African English Drama, South African Journalism in English, Cultural studies focusing on English-related topics in Southern Africa, English-in-Education,

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationalities

Can Be Taken At

Rhodes University

Provider

Rhodes University

Last Verified On

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Overview

Guy Butler Research Award

The Guy Butler Research Award supports full-time postgraduate students at Rhodes University conducting research in English-related fields in Southern Africa.

Eligibility Criteria for the Guy Butler Research Award:

  • The applicant must have a strong academic record with grades of 65% or above.
  • The applicant must intend to pursue full-time postgraduate study at the university.
  • The applicant must conduct research in an eligible field, including English Language, English Literature, English-in-Education, South African English Drama, Journalism in English, or related cultural and bilingualism studies.
  • The award is available for Honours, Master’s, and PhD students.

Application process for the Guy Butler Research Award:

  • Applicants must submit a motivation letter, application form, detailed academic CV, supervisor/support letter, and full academic transcript.
  • Applicants must combine all documents into one PDF.

Award:

  • Honours - R100,000  
  • Masters -  R120,000          
  • Doctoral - R130,000
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  • The deadline of Rhodes University Guy Butler Research Award 2024 is Expired.
  • Rhodes University Guy Butler Research Award 2024 is offered to Masters, PhD, Other degree.
  • Rhodes University Guy Butler Research Award 2024 is offered for English Literature, South African English Drama, South African Journalism in English, Cultural studies focusing on English-related topics in Southern Africa, English-in-Education, .
  • Rhodes University Guy Butler Research Award 2024 is open for: Open to all nationalities.
  • Rhodes University Guy Butler Research Award 2024 is offered by Rhodes University.
  • Rhodes University Guy Butler Research Award 2024 covers Partial Funding, R100, 000 to R130,000.