MastersLimited comprehensive tuition and living-expense bursaries for both years; no amount published.

Rhodes Andrew W. Mellon MA Creative Writing Bursaries 2027–2028

Last verified 25 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Limited tuition-and-living bursaries for South African citizens studying the full-time 2027–2028 MA Creative Writing at Rhodes; admission does not guarantee funding.

Provider: Rhodes University / Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Host country: South Africa
Deadline: No separate Mellon bursary deadline; 30 November 2026 is MA admission consideration only.
Region: Southern Africa

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Who can apply: South African citizens studying the Rhodes MA Creative Writing full time; Honours in any discipline or NQF equivalent for admission. Competitive selection based on financial need, writing quality and multilingual contribution. Part-time admission does not imply bursary eligibility.
Funding: Limited comprehensive tuition and living-expense bursaries for both years; no amount published.
Study level: Masters
Deadline: No separate Mellon bursary deadline; 30 November 2026 is MA admission consideration only.

Key eligibility criteria

South African citizens studying the Rhodes MA Creative Writing full time; Honours in any discipline or NQF equivalent for admission. Competitive selection based on financial need, writing quality and multilingual contribution. Part-time admission does not imply bursary eligibility.

About the Rhodes Andrew W. Mellon MA Creative Writing Bursaries 2027–2028 (2026)

## Funding The current department page offers limited Andrew W. Mellon bursaries covering tuition and living expenses across both study years. No fixed amount or ancillary-cost guarantee is published; selection is competitive. ## Eligibility South African citizens studying the Rhodes MA Creative Writing full time. Admission requires Honours in any discipline or NQF equivalent. Bursary selection considers financial need, creative-writing quality and languages contributing to multilingual culture. Part-time admission does NOT qualify for these bursaries. ## Application timing 2027–2028 MA applications are considered until 30 November 2026. This is an ADMISSION cutoff, not a separately published Mellon bursary deadline. No separate award deadline/time/timezone is published. Confirm funding consideration with the department; admission does not guarantee a bursary. ## How to apply Use [ROSS](https://ross.ru.ac.za), selecting Admission (not yet enrolled at Rhodes). Follow the department’s instructions to send duplicate copies to its listed contact. Include a 30–35-page creative-writing portfolio, brief CV, short motivation and academic transcripts. Applicants completing a qualifying degree should inform the department and Academic Administration. No separate bursary form is published. ## Study requirements and limitations 100% attendance/completion of course activities is required. Coursework is in English; language options may be discussed with the Section Head. Final creative and research projects have equal weighting. Limited bursaries do not guarantee admission, selection, an amount or unrelated costs. ## Official source [Current Rhodes 2027–2028 admissions and Mellon bursaries](https://www.ru.ac.za/schooloflanguagesandliteratures/creativewriting/). Fresh direct official page reviewed on 25 October 2026; page last modified 8 September 2026.

Rhodes Andrew W. Mellon MA Creative Writing Bursaries 2027–2028 eligibility

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South African citizens studying the Rhodes MA Creative Writing full time; Honours in any discipline or NQF equivalent for admission. Competitive selection based on financial need, writing quality and multilingual contribution. Part-time admission does not imply bursary eligibility.

Rhodes Andrew W. Mellon MA Creative Writing Bursaries 2027–2028 document information

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How to apply for the Rhodes Andrew W. Mellon MA Creative Writing Bursaries 2027–2028 2026

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Consult https://www.ru.ac.za/schooloflanguagesandliteratures/creativewriting/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
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Listed eligibility: South African citizens studying the Rhodes MA Creative Writing full time; Honours in any discipline or NQF equivalent for admission. Competitive selection based on financial need, writing quality and multilingual contribution. Part-time admission does not imply bursary eligibility.. 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: No separate Mellon bursary deadline; 30 November 2026 is MA admission consideration only.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Rhodes Andrew W. Mellon MA Creative Writing Bursaries 2027–2028 deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: No separate Mellon bursary deadline; 30 November 2026 is MA admission consideration only.. 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: 1 month out
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No separate Mellon bursary deadline; 30 November 2026 is MA admission consideration only.
Provider deadline information: No separate Mellon bursary deadline; 30 November 2026 is MA admission consideration only.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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Fresh direct official page HTTP 200 on 25 October 2026 explicitly presents 2027–2028 admissions and Mellon bursaries. Admission cutoff not stored as award deadline; no separate form/deadline claimed.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Rhodes Andrew W. Mellon MA Creative Writing Bursaries 2027–2028?+

South African citizens studying the Rhodes MA Creative Writing full time; Honours in any discipline or NQF equivalent for admission. Competitive selection based on financial need, writing quality and multilingual contribution. Part-time admission does not imply bursary eligibility.

What funding does the Rhodes Andrew W. Mellon MA Creative Writing Bursaries 2027–2028 offer?+

Listed funding: Limited comprehensive tuition and living-expense bursaries for both years; no amount published.. 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: No separate Mellon bursary deadline; 30 November 2026 is MA admission consideration only.. 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.ru.ac.za/schooloflanguagesandliteratures/creativewriting/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: South African citizens studying the Rhodes MA Creative Writing full time; Honours in any discipline or NQF equivalent for admission. Competitive selection based on financial need, writing quality and multilingual contribution. Part-time admission does not imply bursary eligibility.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: No separate Mellon bursary deadline; 30 November 2026 is MA admission consideration only.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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