Babette Taute Scholarship

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen or have permanent residence status in South Africa
• Be studying full time towards an Honours degree, in a branch of English language, literature and applied language studies
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record
• Not have any other bursary awards over the total value of R120 000 (you may have other bursary funding if it is under this value)

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R50 000

Documents you will need

• South African ID or proof of permanent residence in South Africa (certified copy)
• Curriculum Vitae, including academic and other achievements and activities over the last 2 to 3 years (maximum 2 pages)
• A piece of your writing, in any genre, that showcases your talents (maximum 500 words)
• Brief outline of Honours course which you intend registering in 2027 and how it complies with the The Babette Taute Scholarship’s focus on English (maximum 100 words)
• Details of any other bursary, scholarship or fellowship applied for, for the 2027 academic year (name of funding source and amount)
• Full university academic record/ transcripts to date (on university letterhead or certified copy)
• Proof that you should be awarded the scholarship (this can include proof of merit awards/ proof of your excellence as a teacher, translator, interpreter, scriptwriter or other language practitioner)
• Contact details of 2 academic referees, who can vouch for you as an English student (see application form for further details)
• Final results (to be submitted by no later than 30 November 2026)
• Final results for English, endorsed by the Head of Department or Course Convenor or Head of Department (notify the application email below if these results are not available)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   Babette Taute Scholarship Application Form 2027Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the Babette Taute Scholarship Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

   (Insert the words “Babette Taute 2027 Application: (Surname of Author)” in the email subject line).

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 20 November 2026. 20 November 2026. Late applications are almost never accepted.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Email [email protected]

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Babette Taute

The scholarship is administered through the Sanlam Trust in memory of Babette Taute, an advocate of English language and literary studies.