| Closing date | 20 November 2026 |
| Provider | Babette Taute Trust; administered by Sanlam Trust |
| Programme | Babette Taute Honours Scholarship |
| Field of study | English language, English literature and applied language studies |
| Study level | Full-time Honours |
| Location | South Africa |
| Year Coverage | 2027 academic year |
- WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP COVER?
- WHAT ARE THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS?
- WHAT DOES THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP COVER?
- HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP?
- WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP?
- WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP?
- HOW DO I CONTACT THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP?
- ABOUT THE BABETTE TAUTE TRUST
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP COVER?
The Babette Taute Scholarship supports full-time Honours study in English language and literature, including applied language studies. The scholarship is intended for postgraduate English studies at recognised and accredited South African universities.
- English language studies
- English literature
- Applied language studies
Similar Bursaries:
- See other Language Bursaries and Scholarships in South Africa.
- See other Postgraduate Bursaries and Scholarships available.
- See other Bursaries Still Open for Applications for year 2027.
WHAT ARE THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS?
Applicants must meet the following requirements for the 2027 scholarship:
- Be a South African citizen or hold permanent residence status in South Africa.
- Be studying full-time towards a one-year Honours degree.
- Study in a branch of English language, literature or applied language studies.
- Study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Not hold other bursary, scholarship or fellowship awards with a combined value exceeding R120 000.
Selection is based on merit. Academic performance is required, while other evidence of merit may include leadership in cultural or social activities, quality of writing and publications, or excellence as an English teacher or translator.
The scholarship is for full-time Honours study and is not a school-level or undergraduate bursary.
WHAT DOES THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP COVER?
A number of Honours scholarships of R50 000 each are available for full-time students completing a one-year Honours programme.
The award is subject to the rule that the total value of bursaries, scholarships and fellowships held by a recipient must not exceed R120 000. If additional funding causes the total to exceed this limit, the Babette Taute Scholarship may be reduced accordingly.
The scholarship does not publish a separate monthly allowance, accommodation allowance or laptop benefit in the current 2027 scholarship announcement.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP?
Applications are submitted by email using the official Babette Taute Scholarship application form.
- Download the 2027 Babette Taute Scholarship application form.
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Arrange the required academic referee reports.
- Email the completed application and supporting documents to lauren.smidt@sanlamtrust.co.za.
- Copy naaznien.parker@sanlamtrust.co.za on the application.
- Use the application subject line specified in the current application instructions.
- Submit the complete application by 20 November 2026.
The scholarship application is submitted directly to the administrators rather than through a general online bursary portal.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP?
The 2027 application requires supporting information and documents that demonstrate the applicant’s academic record, writing ability and suitability for the scholarship.
- Certified copy of a South African ID or proof of permanent residence.
- Curriculum Vitae of no more than two pages, covering academic achievements and activities from the past two to three years.
- A writing sample of no more than 500 words in any genre that demonstrates your writing ability.
- A brief outline of the Honours course you intend to register for in 2027 and how it relates to the scholarship’s focus on English, limited to 100 words.
- Details of other bursaries, scholarships or fellowships applied for or received for the 2027 academic year.
- Full university academic record or transcripts to date.
- Evidence supporting your suitability, such as merit awards or evidence of excellence as a teacher, translator, interpreter, scriptwriter or other language practitioner.
- Contact details for two academic referees who can comment on your ability as a university student of English.
- Final results and final English results as required by the application instructions.
Final results are required no later than 30 November 2026, while the scholarship application itself must be submitted by 20 November 2026.
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP?
20 November 2026.
Late submissions will not be considered.
HOW DO I CONTACT THE BABETTE TAUTE SCHOLARSHIP?
The Babette Taute Scholarship is administered by Sanlam Trust. For application and scholarship queries, contact:
- Lauren Smidt: lauren.smidt@sanlamtrust.co.za
- Naaznien Parker: naaznien.parker@sanlamtrust.co.za
Applicants should use the current application instructions when contacting the administrators and identify the scholarship and purpose of the enquiry clearly.
ABOUT THE BABETTE TAUTE TRUST
The Babette Taute Scholarship was established through a bequest from the estate of the late Babette Taute to support students studying English at South African universities.
The scholarship supports Honours-level English studies and considers academic achievement together with broader evidence of merit, including cultural or social leadership, writing and publications, and excellence in areas such as English teaching or translation.
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This bursary information was last updated in September 2026.
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