The Ruth First Educational Trust provides opportunities for students from Southern Africa to undertake postgraduate study at Durham University (UK)

The current Ruth First Scholar, Simplicio Bhebhe, will be doing a sponsored walk to raise money for the Trust on 27 June. Please sponsor him by going to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SimplicioBhebhe

 

What is the RFET?

How do we raise funds?

Who was Ruth First?

How to apply for a scholarship

This year's Ruth First Scholar

Former Scholars

How to support the Trust

Events

Annual reports

Trustees and Committee members

 

South Africa today: links

 

Patrons:
Dr Bill Bryson, Chancellor of Durham University
Professor Christopher Higgins,Vice-Chancellor of Durham University
Gillian Slovo, writer, daughter of Ruth First and Joe Slovo

Supporting organizations: Durham University, St Chad's College, Durham County Council, National Union of Mineworkers (Durham)

 

Contacts

Chairman: Dr Mike Thompson
m.p.thompson@durham.ac.uk
Secretary: Dr Cheryl McEwan
cheryl.mcewan@durham.ac.uk
Treasurer: Mrs Barbara Ewin
barbara_ewin@hotmail.com

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