Hey future game-changers! Ready to take your Post-Honours studies to the next level in South Africa? We’ve got an exciting opportunity you won’t want to miss – the Dudley D’Ewes Scholarship Bursary, specifically designed to support talented individuals like you in literature, arts, and environmental fields within the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape provinces. Let’s dive into how this awesome bursary can fund your academic journey for the 2026 academic year!
The Dudley D’Ewes Scholarship Bursary is offered by the Khula Cape Foundation, an organization dedicated to boosting literature, the visual and performing arts, and preserving the natural and cultural environment in the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape. Originally started by the Molteno brothers back in 1950, they believed in fostering cultural development and protecting our natural heritage. This bursary is their way of empowering postgraduate students who are passionate about making a difference in these vital areas.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the Dudley D’Ewes Scholarship Bursary, make sure you meet these essential criteria:
- You must have successfully completed a University Honours degree.
- You need to be pursuing Post-Honours studies.
- Your field of study must align with the Foundation’s mission: preserving, promoting, and encouraging literature, the visual and performing arts, or the natural and cultural environment, specifically within the Western, Eastern, or Northern Cape Provinces.
What Does It Cover?
This bursary is designed to give you a financial boost for your studies:
- The award is a maximum of R10 000, which will go directly towards your study fees.
- It’s awarded for one academic year at a time. Good news though: it can be renewed (partially or fully) for the following year, provided your supervisor submits a satisfactory Progress Report.
- If you’re successful, you’ll be notified within 6 weeks of the bursary closing date. If you don’t hear back, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- You might be asked to give a short lecture at the Khula Cape Foundation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
How to Apply?
Ready to apply? Follow these steps carefully to give your application the best shot:
- Download the Application Form: Get the official application form here: Dudley D’Ewes Scholarship Application 2026 (.doc).
- Gather Your Documents: You’ll need to submit clear copies of the following:
- Your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Official transcripts of your academic record (on your institution’s letterhead).
- A concise abstract or outline of your proposed course of study (1 page).
- Two or more letters of reference. Important: these letters must be submitted directly by your referees (using the referee report on the application form) to the email address below, NOT by you.
- A motivational letter (1 page) if you are in financial need, explaining your special financial circumstances.
- Submit Your Application: Email all your documents (except the reference letters, which come from your referees) to: [email protected]. Make sure to put “Dudley D’Ewes Scholarship 2026” in your email subject line!
The closing date for applications is 26 September 2025 (at 12:00 mid-day). Don’t miss this deadline – applications received after this time will not be considered.
For any questions, you can contact the Khula Cape Foundation directly:
- Tel: 084 500 7717
- Email: [email protected]
This is your chance to get support for your Post-Honours journey and contribute to important cultural and environmental work in the Cape provinces! If the Dudley D’Ewes Scholarship Bursary sounds like your perfect match, don’t wait – download the application form, gather your documents, and hit that submit button before the closing date. Good luck, and remember to explore more amazing funding opportunities right here on Bursaries Room!
