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The Ruth First Educational Trust provides opportunities for students from southern Africa to undertake postgraduate study at Durham University (UK)

Applications are now open for the 2022-23 Scholarship

Go to ‘How to apply for a Scholarship‘ (deadline: 24 March 2022)

Patrons :

• Dr Bill Bryson, writer, former Chancellor of Durham University
• Sir Thomas Allen, opera singer and director, Chancellor of Durham University
• Professor Chris Higgins, former Vice-Chancellor of Durham University
• Gillian Slovo, writer, daughter of Ruth First and Joe Slovo

Supporting organizations:

• Durham University
• St Chad’s College
• St Aidan’s College
• Durham County Council
• Durham Miners’ Association