Rhodes University Merit Awards
MERIT AWARDS (SOUTH AFRICAN APPLICANTS ONLY)
Merit awards are calculated on your results obtained in the final Matric Examinations and will be automatically credited to your fees account after registration (in other words, you do not need to apply for this award). The Merit Awards for 2024 are calculated as follows:
PLEASE NOTE THAT FOREIGN STUDENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR MERIT AWARDS.
OLD RHODIAN BURSARIES
South African NSC Candidates South African candidates with foreign qualification and old senior certificate
APS | Humanities and Commerce | Science and Pharmacy |
53-56 points | Full Tuition | Full Tuition |
51-52 points | R26 160 | Full Tuition |
49-50 points | R25 070 | R25 070 |
47-48 points | R23 980 | R23 980 |
APS | Humanities and Commerce | Science and Pharmacy |
>=48 points | Full Tuition | Full Tuition |
46-47 points | R23 980 | Full Tuition |
44-45 points | R22 890 | Full Tuition |
I f you are the son or daughter of an Old Rhodian you may request an application form for an Old Rhodian Bursary directly from the Financial Aid Office. There are no restrictions on family gross income for these bursaries, however, a means test is applied to determine the most needy applicants. Applications from students undertaking postgraduate studies will only be considered should funds permit. The closing date for applications is 15th March.