Young South African women with strong academic records can apply for the Patrick & Margaret Flanagan Scholarship 2027. The scholarship provides full-cost support for international Master’s or doctoral study.
At a glance
Scholarship: Patrick & Margaret Flanagan Scholarship
Administered by: Rhodes University
Who it’s for: Young South African women with strong academic records and outstanding qualities
Study level: Master’s or doctoral study
Study destination: An international university
Funding: Full cost
Application method: Single PDF by email
Closing date: 24 September 2026
Last verified: 24 August 2026
High-value notes
- The application window runs from 24 August to 24 September 2026.
- All supporting documents must be combined into one PDF.
- Name the PDF Your Surname P&M Flanagan Scholarship Application.
- Your academic CV must provide email details for three academic referees; one must be a Head of Department or Dean.
- The motivation must identify your intended research focus and explain your choice of international university.
About the scholarship
The Patrick and Margaret Flanagan Scholarship was established through Rhodes University to enable young South African women to complete postgraduate study internationally. Past recipients have pursued careers across law, medicine, academia, communications, economics and other fields.
What the scholarship covers
The 2027 award is advertised as full-cost funding for international Master’s and doctoral studies. Applicants should rely on the final award letter and scholarship conditions for the exact approved expenses and funding period.
Eligibility
- Be a young South African woman
- Have a strong academic record and demonstrate outstanding qualities
- Plan to undertake full-time postgraduate study at an international university
- Apply for a Master’s or doctoral programme
- Be able to present a clear research focus, study plan and reason for selecting the international institution
Documents to prepare
- Completed Flanagan scholarship application form
- Motivation letter explaining why you plan to study internationally, what you will do after the degree, your research focus and why you selected the university
- Detailed academic CV with email contacts for three academic referees, including a Head of Department or Dean
- Certified full academic transcript
- Certified ID or passport copy
Closing date
24 September 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending separate attachments instead of one combined PDF
- Naming the file incorrectly
- Providing fewer than three academic referees or omitting the required Head of Department or Dean referee
- Writing a general motivation that does not address the four requested points
- Sending the application to an address copied from older scholarship material instead of the current 2027 contact
How this opportunity was verified
Last checked on 24 August 2026 using Rhodes University’s current overseas-funding page and linked Flanagan application documents. The current listing confirms full-cost Master’s and doctoral funding, the application documents, submission method and 24 September 2026 deadline.
How to apply
- Download the information document and application form from the Rhodes University funding page.
- Complete the form and prepare the motivation, academic CV, certified transcript and certified ID or passport copy.
- Combine the entire application into one PDF named Your Surname P&M Flanagan Scholarship Application.
- Email the PDF to tasmin.jones@ru.ac.za by 24 September 2026.