2027 Rhodes University Faculty of Education MEd Bursary

Opening date

12/10/2026 12:00 pm

Closing date

05/11/2026 5:00 pm

Overview/Details

The Rhodes University Faculty of Education is offering Master of Education (MEd) bursaries for the 2027 academic year under the theme “Transforming Education for Sustainable Futures”. The bursaries can be used for full time or part time MEd studies, with on campus or off campus supervision, and are open to both South African and international students.

The faculty welcomes research in seven sub themes: multilingualism and learning, decolonial learning in place and time, interdisciplinary curriculum approaches for STEM education, education for just and regenerative futures in Africa, inclusivity in higher education and schooling, leadership, learning and innovation in sociocultural context, and philosophies for transforming education.

Applications are vetted based on merit and supervisor availability. Successful candidates will be invited to submit an online application to the university. If you have already applied to Rhodes University, you can indicate this on the bursary application form.

Requirements

  • Must intend to study towards a Master of Education (MEd) in the Faculty of Education at Rhodes University, full time or part time
  • Open to South African and international students
  • Must hold an Honours degree in an Education related field, or have equivalent experience
  • An academic performance of 65% or above at Honours level is recommended
  • Must propose research in one of the faculty research sub themes listed below
  • Applications are vetted based on merit and supervisor availability

Research sub themes

  • Multilingualism and Learning
  • Decolonial Learning in Place and Time: Arts, Histories and More
  • Interdisciplinary Curriculum Approaches for STEM Education
  • Education for Just and Regenerative Futures in Africa
  • Inclusivity in Higher Education and Schooling
  • Leadership, Learning and Innovation in Sociocultural Context
  • Philosophies for Transforming Education

Required documents

  • Completed bursary application form with your personal and professional details
  • Certified academic transcripts of your relevant qualifications and marks
  • A two page mini proposal indicating which research sub theme you would like to study and what interests you about the topic. The faculty asks that this reflects your own thinking, so write it in your own words.
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