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CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships 2027 for young South Africans to study in the United Kingdom.

Last verified 12 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

The Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship is a fully-funded postgraduate scholarship for South African students to study a Masters or PhD in the United Kingdom. Applicants must have completed secondary schooling in KwaZulu-Natal and be under 27 years old.

Provider: The Cecil Renaud Educational and Charitable Trust
Host country: United Kingdom
Deadline: 30th SEPTEMBER 2026

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply: Open to South African students under 27 who completed secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. Must have a strong academic record (Honours or 4-year undergraduate degree) and leadership skills, for postgraduate study in the UK.
Funding: Fully-funded
Study level: Masters
Deadline: 30th SEPTEMBER 2026

Key eligibility criteria

Open to South African students under 27 who completed secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. Must have a strong academic record (Honours or 4-year undergraduate degree) and leadership skills, for postgraduate study in the UK.

Recorded funding information

Fully-funded

About the CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships 2027 for young South Africans to study in the United Kingdom. (2026)

## Overview The Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship is a full postgraduate scholarship for study in the United Kingdom, awarded annually to one or two students for a maximum of two years. The scholarship supports study towards a Master's degree (or equivalent) or PhD at a university of the student's choice in the UK. ## Eligibility * Applicants must have completed a major part of their secondary schooling in KwaZulu-Natal. * Applicants must be under the age of 27 at the time of applying for the scholarship. * Applicants should have attained, or aim to achieve, undergraduate or Honours degree(s) of the highest academic standard, along with Dean’s Commendations and Certificates of Merit or equivalent. * The scholarship is open to postgraduate students who have completed or are currently studying towards an Honours degree or a four-year undergraduate degree. * Applicants must demonstrate evidence of focus, commitment, stamina, and leadership, with a good track record in extracurricular activities and a drive to succeed and uplift South Africa. * Any field of study is eligible. ## Benefits This is a full postgraduate scholarship, covering study for a maximum of two years for a Master's degree (or equivalent) or PhD in the United Kingdom. Specific financial amounts are not detailed, but it is stated as a "full postgraduate scholarship." ## How to apply Applications for the 2027 Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship close on 30th September 2026. Application forms can be downloaded from the official website. For any questions, applicants can contact the scholarship provider directly via the contact link on the website.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

Fully-funded

CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships 2027 for young South Africans to study in the United Kingdom. eligibility

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Open to South African students under 27 who completed secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. Must have a strong academic record (Honours or 4-year undergraduate degree) and leadership skills, for postgraduate study in the UK.

CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships 2027 for young South Africans to study in the United Kingdom. document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

How to apply for the CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships 2027 for young South Africans to study in the United Kingdom. 2026

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Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.cecilrenaud.co.za/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
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Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Open to South African students under 27 who completed secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. Must have a strong academic record (Honours or 4-year undergraduate degree) and leadership skills, for postgraduate study in the UK.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: 30th SEPTEMBER 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships 2027 for young South Africans to study in the United Kingdom. deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: 30th SEPTEMBER 2026. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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Planning suggestion: 6 months out
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Planning suggestion: 3 months out
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Planning suggestion: 1 month out
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Provider deadline
30th SEPTEMBER 2026
Provider deadline information: 30th SEPTEMBER 2026. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships 2027 for young South Africans to study in the United Kingdom.?+

Open to South African students under 27 who completed secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. Must have a strong academic record (Honours or 4-year undergraduate degree) and leadership skills, for postgraduate study in the UK.

What funding does the CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships 2027 for young South Africans to study in the United Kingdom. offer?+

Listed funding: Fully-funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: 30th SEPTEMBER 2026. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://www.cecilrenaud.co.za/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Open to South African students under 27 who completed secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. Must have a strong academic record (Honours or 4-year undergraduate degree) and leadership skills, for postgraduate study in the UK.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 30th SEPTEMBER 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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