UKZN has published a notice for the Rick Turner postgraduate scholarship, supporting Master’s-level research aligned to issues of justice and freedom in South Africa. Candidates are instructed to consult the attachment on the official notice page for the full application instructions.
At a glance
- Who it’s for: Master’s postgraduate candidates with demonstrable student leadership and involvement in community work that highlights democratic endeavours (as described in the UKZN notice).
- Focus: Master’s research addressing issues of justice and freedom for South Africans; the notice notes a tradition of philosophy and political studies and an inclination towards trade unionism.
- What it covers: The notice indicates a postgraduate scholarship, but does not specify the exact funding value or cost items. Confirm the detailed terms in the attachment on the official notice page.
- Closing date: 13 March 2026.
Who is offering this scholarship?
The opportunity is shared via the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Notice System, under the Richard “Rick” Turner Bursary Fund as described in the notice.
Eligibility
Based on the UKZN notice, candidates should:
- Be a postgraduate (Master’s) student.
- Show demonstrable student leadership credentials.
- Show proven involvement in community work with democratic endeavours.
- Propose Master’s research focusing on justice and freedom in South Africa.
- Have a field of expertise that is inclined towards trade unionism (as stated in the notice).
Note: The notice states that candidates must refer to the attachment for further important instructions.
Closing date
13 March 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not opening the attachment on the notice page (the notice states it contains important instructions).
- Submitting an application that doesn’t clearly demonstrate leadership and community involvement.
- Proposing a research topic that doesn’t align with the scholarship’s stated focus on justice and freedom.
- Missing the closing date.
How to apply
Open the official UKZN notice page above and download/open the attachment (“Rick turner scholarship -2026.docx”) for the full application instructions and required supporting documents. Submit your application exactly as instructed in that attachment.
Source: UKZN Notice System – Rick Turner scholarship.