1. FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship
for International Post Graduate Study and FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship
October 2016

2. History Laurie Dippenaar, Chairman of FirstRand
interest funds the Scholarship in perpetuity
2017 will be the 11th year that the scholarship is awarded
scholarship value is R p.a.
available to a South African citizen
for study outside South Africa
in any discipline at the internationally recognized University of their choice
for a Postgraduate degree.
excellence is the only criteria for selection.
Laurie Dippenaar takes a personal interest in the selection process, as well as an interest in the ongoing progress of the recipient.

3. FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship
collaboration between the FirstRand Foundation, the African Studies Centre and Wadham College at Oxford University
funded 50% by African Studies Centre and 50% by the FirstRand Foundation
full scholarship
scholarship includes tuition fees, college fee and living costs (stipend)
to complete a MSc in African Studies at Oxford University
accommodation at Wadham College
available to a South African citizen

4. Scholarship Criteria
the successful candidates will have excelled academically in their chosen field of endeavour
shown leadership qualities
strength of character
community minded endeavours; and
the potential to be a destiny changer in his or her chosen field.
candidates who are currently, or have been studying overseas for degree purposes, will not be considered for this scholarship
the successful candidate has to return to South Africa for at least 5 years after completing his or her studies

5. Scholarships and Bursaries
FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship for Postgraduate Study: up to 2 x R
FirstRand Foundation will fund an additional 3 Scholarships: up to 3 x R
FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship: full scholarship
assistance from Oppenheimer memorial trust

6. The Process
the application forms will be available on from end Nov 2016
applications will open on Friday 16 December 2016 and close Thursday
23 February 2017
applicants are evaluated by a panel comprised of senior staff in FirstRand, RMB, FNB, TSI and previous winners of the scholarship, as well as Prof Shireen Hassim from Wits University
each application is reviewed by at least 3 panellists
a preliminary ‘long list’ of around 40 applications are selected to be interviewed either in person or per telephone
specialists are asked for their opinion if necessary
final shortlist of around 10 candidates are selected and invited to Sandton for the final interview
final announcement made before the end of May 2017

7. The Final Judging Panel
Laurie Dippenaar
Estelle Dippenaar
Pat Goss
Francois Hugo
Clare Digby
Mamokgethi Phakeng
Sizwe Nxasana

8. Application forms
available from end November 2016 on
personal motivation
electronic application forms
importance of letters of reference

9. Universities and Fields of Study
University of Pretoria Law
Stellenbosch University Engineering
Stellenbosch university Political Science
Wits / UKZN History
University of Johannesburg Law
Wits Mathematics
UCT Law
UCT Commerce
Wits Engineering
UCT Sciences
UCT Social Sciences
Wits/University of Pretoria Mathematics
UCT Engineering
UCT Engineering
UCT Social Science
Wits Medicine
UCT Business
UCT Medical
UCT Engineering
UCT Sciences
Stellenbosch University / UCT Humanity
University of Pretoria Medicine
Wits University Science
UCT Engineering
University of Pretoria Engineering
UCT Humanity
UKZN/KCMSA Medicine

10. FURTHER STUDIES / APPLICATION
2016 Finalists
SURNAME
CURRENT STUDIES
FURTHER STUDIES / APPLICATION
Russel Daries
BCs in Engineering in Electrical Engineering University of Cape Town
MSc in Machine Learning/ University College London
Bongani Dladla
Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Civil / UKZN
Mphil in Engineering for Sustainable Development / University of Cambridge
Jasmine Coyle
LLB / University of Cape Town
LLB / The University of Cambridge
Nicholas Hoernle
Electrical and Computer Engineering / University of Cape Town
Electrical and Computer Engineering / Harvard University
Markus Trengove
BA Honours / University of Cape Town
MA Philosophy / King’s College London
Genna Gardini
MA Theatre – Making (Playwriting) / University of Cape Town
PhD Drama and English / Queen Mary University of London
Mogwale Motebejane
FC Neurosurgery (Fellowship in Neurosurgery) / College of Medicine of South Africa
Interventional Neuroradiology / Research fellowship in interventional Neuroradiology
Mukovhe Masutha
Masters of Science Economic Geography / University of Johannesburg
PhD Higher Education Management / University of Bath
Kevin Minofu
LLM / Duke Law School
Daniel Van der Walt
B.Eng Electronic Honours / University of Pretoria
MSc in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications and Sensing Systems) / Delft University

11. 2016 statistics received 194 qualifying applications
received 194 qualifying applications
110 were female and 84 male.
applications received from all major Universities in SA

12. Faculties 2016 Participating universities University of Cape Town 56
28.8%
Wits University 35
18.0%
University of Pretoria 18
9.3%
Stellenbosch University 17
8.7%
University of Johannesburg 12
6.1%
Rhodes University 11
5.6%
University of Kwazulu-Natal 8
4.1%
UNISA 5
2.5%
Tshwane University of Technology
University of Western Cape 2
1.0%
University of the Free State
University North West
University Of Fort Harare
University of Limpopo and University of Venda
Other
Total
194
100%
Faculties
Humanities 56
28.8%
Sciences 43
22.2%
Engineering 32
16.5%
Commerce 26
13.4%
Law 24
12.3%
Medicine 13
6.7%
Total
194
100%

13. 2016 Long list universities
University of Cape Town 23
48.9%
Stellenbosch University 9
19.1%
Wits University 3
6.4%
University of Pretoria
University of Johannesburg 2
4.2%
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of the Free-State 1
2.1%
Rhodes University
UNISA
Other
Total 47
100%
Faculties
Humanities 20
42.5%%
Commerce 8
17.0%
Science 6
12.8%
Law 5
10.6%
Engineering
Medicine 3
6.4%
Total 47
100%

14. Long list by university - University of Johannesburg 2016
Adrian
Erusmus
MA Philosophy
Mukovhe
Masutha
Masters Science Economic Geography

15. Thank you