The University of KwaZulu-Natal was established in 2004 as a merger between the University of Natal and Durban-Westville. The University of KwaZulu-Natal consists of 5 main campuses, namely Edgewood, Howard College, Medical School, Pietermaritzburg, and Westville campus. The University’s campuses hold a number of colleges, specialising in different trades and disciplines.
The vision of the University of KwaZulu-Natal is to be the premier University of African Scholarship and its mission is to be a proudly South African institution that promoted academic excellence and research that is innovative, engaged with society, and entrepreneurial.
ABOUT THE UKZN ARCHBISHOP DENIS E. HURLEY EDUCATIONAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP – FIELDS COVERED
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is inviting students to apply for the Archbishop Denis E. Hurley Educational Award. The scholarship is open to Honours degrees students (who intend to pursue Masters and PhD studies) in ANY field, at UKZN.
The Scholarship award is named in memory of Archbishop Denis E. Hurley, who was committed to leadership, ethical vision, community cooperation and community development, across a broad sweep of the human and social sciences.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UKZN ARCHBISHOP DENIS E. HURLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be enrolling for Honours degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
- You must intend on progressing to pursue Masters and PhD studies
- You must be from a previously-disadvantaged background
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must have exceptional leadership qualities
- You must have an ethical vision for society
- You must be involved in community service
- You must be willing to follow a career in community or University academic service
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE UKZN ARCHBISHOP DENIS E. HURLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Download and complete the UKZN Archbishop Denis E. Hurley Scholarship Application Form 2024 (.docx)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- Full detailed Curriculum Vitae (maximum 5 pages)
- Most recent degree
- Full Academic transcript
- 1 or more referee reports commenting on your leadership/ community involvement
- Abstract of your research dissertation proposal (maximum 3 pages) OR a motivation for your chosen research area
- Motivational letter stating why you should be considered for this scholarship (1 page)
Applications must be submitted to the Financial Aid Advisor of your relevant college:
College of College of Agriculture, Engineering Sciences:
- Howard campus: (Contact person: Ms Linda Mdunge, email: [email protected] / Contact person: Mr Gerald Naicker, email: [email protected])
- Pietermaritzburg campus (Contact person: Ms Marcia Ntamote, email: [email protected] / Contact person: Heather Singh, email: [email protected])
- Westville campus: (Contact person: Mr Mbongiseni Mkhize, email: [email protected] / Contact person: Lindiwe Kumalo, email: [email protected])
College of Health Science:
- Howard and Medical School campus: (Contact person: Mr Bongumusa Gumbi, email: [email protected])
- Westville campus: (Contact person: Mr Jainendra Maharajh, email: [email protected])
College of Humanities:
- (All campuses, email: [email protected])
College of Law & Management Studies:
- Westville campus: (Contact person: Mrs Merci Rajkumar, email: [email protected] / Contact person: Bongamusa Gasa, email: [email protected])
- Pietermaritzburg campus (Contact person: Mr Sandile Mngadi, email: [email protected])
- Howard College (Contact person: Ms Nosipho Mkhize, email: [email protected])
- Note: insert the words “UKZN Archbishop Denis E. Hurley Scholarship Application 2024” in the email subject line.
CLOSING DATES FOR THE UKZN ARCHBISHOP DENIS E. HURLEY SCHOLARSHIP
31 March.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER
For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact the Financial Aid Advisor of your relevant college at University of KwaZulu-Natal (per the email addresses above).