Hey future change-makers and passionate scholars! Are you dreaming of diving deep into post-Honours studies in literature, arts, or environmental fields? Do you want to make a real impact in the Western, Eastern, or Northern Cape? Then you absolutely need to hear about the **Dudley D’Ewes Scholarship Bursary**!
This awesome opportunity, brought to you by the Khula Cape Foundation, is designed to support students like you who are committed to preserving and promoting our rich culture and natural environment. If you’ve got a passion for the arts, literature, or want to champion our natural heritage, this bursary could be your ticket to unlocking your academic potential for the 2026 academic year.
Who Can Apply?
Listen up! To be eligible for this fantastic bursary, you need to meet a few key requirements:
- You must have successfully completed a University Honours degree.
- Your proposed Post-Honours studies must align with the Khula Cape Foundation’s mission: preserving, promoting, and encouraging literature, the visual and performing arts, or the natural and cultural environment in the Western, Eastern, or Northern Cape Provinces.
What Does It Cover?
The Dudley D’Ewes Scholarship Bursary is here to ease your financial burden. Here’s what’s on offer:
- The bursary provides a maximum of **R10,000** to put towards your study fees.
- The funds are paid directly into your university fee account – so no fuss for you!
- While awarded for one academic year, you can potentially renew it for the following year! Just make sure your supervisor sends a satisfactory Progress Report.
You’ll hear back about your application within 6 weeks of the closing date. If you don’t receive feedback by then, please assume your application was unsuccessful this time. If you’re one of the lucky recipients, you might even be asked to share your insights with the Foundation by delivering a short lecture at their AGM!
How to Apply?
Ready to make your move? Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying for the Dudley D’Ewes Scholarship Bursary:
- First things first, download and complete the official application form: Dudley D’Ewes Scholarship Application 2026 (.doc).
- Gather these crucial supporting documents. Make sure they are clear copies – missing items could mean your application isn’t considered:
- Your detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Official transcripts of your academic record (must be on your institution’s letterhead).
- A concise abstract or outline of your proposed course of study (keep it to 1 page).
- Two or more letters of reference. Important: these must be submitted *directly* by your referees to the email or postal address below, using the referee report section of the application form.
- If you have special financial circumstances, write a motivational letter explaining your financial need (1 page).
- Once everything is ready, email your completed application and supporting documents to: info@khulacapefoundation.org.za. Make sure the subject line of your email is: **“Dudley D’Ewes Scholarship 2026”**.
Don’t delay! The closing date for applications is **26 September 2025 at 12:00 mid-day**. Get your application in before this deadline to make sure it’s considered!
For any questions or more information about this incredible bursary, feel free to reach out to the Khula Cape Foundation directly:
- Tel: 084 500 7717
- Email: info@khulacapefoundation.org.za
If this sounds like the perfect bursary to fuel your academic journey and passion, don’t wait – apply now! Explore more amazing bursaries on Bursaries Room and fund your future!
