The Percy Qoboza scholarship, sponsored by Media 24, is awarded annually to a postgraduate student who studied new media. Selected students spend June working at City Press, actively contributing to new media lab projects. Students gain hands-on experience in the media field, network, and guidance from trained professionals. Students also develop digital and media skills through training with media equipment. To apply, students must submit a completed application, including grade point average, extracurricular activities, and areas of interest. Students must also provide a phone number and address for two professional contacts, and complete a statement indicating interest in the Percy Qoboza scholarship.
Percy Qoboza
Registrar Rhodes University
Lucas Avenue
PO Box 94
Grahamstown 6140
South Africa
27-46-603-8111
The Convergence Partner scholarship is awarded annually to one student, generally a female. The scholarship is sponsored by the Convergence Partners Foundation along with the Lion Telecom Trust. According to the school's website, this scholarship aims to improve the life of a formerly disadvantaged South African, who is interested in information and communication technologies, or ICT, and expressionism through media. To apply, students must submit an academic transcript, a curriculum vitae, a letter of reference, two contacts, a deposit scholarship fee, and a letter of application indicating an interest in journalism.
Convergence Partner
Registrar, Rhodes University
address as above
The "Sowetan/Sunday World" newspaper and Rhodes University sponsor the Aggrey Klaaste scholarship. It is awarded annually to a postgraduate student who has participated in school or campus media or writing, has an exemplary academic record, and is 30 years of age or younger. The "Sowetan/Sunday World" selected the winner. Successful applicants have a four-week internship with the "Sowetan/Sunday World", beginning in December. Students may also continue working for the paper through the winter (June/July) holiday, according to the program's website.
Aggrey Klaaste
Registrar Rhodes University
address as above