UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN BURSARY AND LOAN OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY FOR 2016 2015 Postal Address: University of Cape Town Department of Student Affairs Student Financial Aid Private Bag X3 Rondebosch 7701 Physical Address: Student Financial Aid Department of Student Affairs Level 3 Kramer Law Building Middle Campus Telephone: (021) 650 3545/5094 Email Address: [email protected]This handbook is part of a series that consists of Book 1: Undergraduate Prospectus Book 2: Authorities and Information of Record Book 3: General Rules and Policies Book 4: Academic Calendar and Meetings Book 5: Student Support and Services Books 6-11: Handbooks of the Faculties of Commerce, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Science Book 12: Student Fees Book 13: Bursary and Loan Opportunities for Undergraduate Study Book 14: Financial Assistance for Postgraduate Study and Postdoctoral Research
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UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
BURSARY AND LOAN OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY FOR 2016 2015
Postal Address: University of Cape Town Department of Student Affairs Student Financial Aid Private Bag X3 Rondebosch 7701
Physical Address: Student Financial Aid Department of Student Affairs Level 3 Kramer Law Building Middle Campus
Telephone: (021) 650 3545/5094
Email Address: [email protected] This handbook is part of a series that consists of Book 1: Undergraduate Prospectus Book 2: Authorities and Information of Record Book 3: General Rules and Policies Book 4: Academic Calendar and Meetings Book 5: Student Support and Services Books 6-11: Handbooks of the Faculties of Commerce, Engineering and
the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Science
Book 12: Student Fees Book 13: Bursary and Loan Opportunities for Undergraduate Study Book 14: Financial Assistance for Postgraduate Study and Postdoctoral
Research
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CONTENTS
BURSARY AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES ...................... 2 Financial Aid ...................... 2 Bursaries ...................... 2 Scholarships ...................... 2 Progress reports and results required by external donors and scholarship/bursary
granting agencies ...................... 4 UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS ...................... 4 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATION ...................... 9 The University has limited funds for assisting students to finance their university studies. We are therefore grateful to those donors who give money to the University for this purpose and to those who provide their own financial aid programmes The University has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in its handbooks. However, we reserve the right at any time, if circumstances dictate, to (i) make alterations or changes to any of the published details of the opportunities on offer; or (ii) add to or withdraw any of the opportunities on offer. Our students are given every assurance that changes to opportunities will only be made under compelling circumstances and students will be fully informed as soon as possible
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BURSARY AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Applicants wishing to be considered for UCT financial assistance need to complete the relevant forms in the UCT Application for Admission to study pack or follow the On-line Application process. The University provides a well-rounded financial aid system to those that meet the qualifying criteria for financial assistance. The Student Financial Aid website (www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/undergraduate/financial/) provides comprehensive details on the financial aid programme. In short, UCT provides a non-repayable bursary and a repayable National Student Financial Aid Scheme loan to those that qualify. Eligibility for financial aid is based on the following criteria: 1. You must be in financial need as determined by the national means test
eligibility assessment 2. You are required to have passed or to pass 50% of all registered courses 3. You must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident 4. You must be applying for your first approved course of study 5. Not have been placed under Administrative Order Applicants who do not apply by the closing date will not be considered for funding. BURSARIES This handbook provides applicants and students with information on sponsors that are offering bursaries and or loan assistance. These must be applied for as indicated. Students should regularly consult Faculty notice boards and the Student Financial Aid website for information on any other sponsors that may be offering assistance. Depending on when these become available, they may not necessarily be advertised in this booklet. SCHOLARSHIPS There are numerous scholarships that are administered by the University each with their own special conditions. The types of scholarships available are: 1.
Sundry Scholarships: Some scholarships require application. Theirclosing dates and conditions are publicised on notice boards in the
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academic and residence buildings. Vice-Chancellor's scholarships: These scholarships are across Facultiesand reward academic excellence in the matriculation exam and noapplication is required by school leavers.
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Achievement scholarships: These are awards based on developingpartnerships with particular school groups or schools in a geographicalarea. Applicants from these partner schools will be considered for thesescholarships should they meet the criteria. No application is required. Entrance Scholarships: The University has established a number of Entrance Scholarships. These are awarded to new first year students.Each of these scholarships will have specific conditions and criteria. Noapplication is required for these scholarships as applicants willautomatically be considered should they meet the conditions of thescholarship.
5. Named Entrance Scholarships: The University has a number of namedentrance scholarships. Each has specific conditions which may be certainmatriculation subjects, courses of study or home town. No application is required for these scholarships as applicants will automatically beconsidered should they meet the conditions of the scholarship.
6. December Scholarships: The University has a number of scholarshipsfor those who perform meritoriously in the end of year examinations at University. They range in value and in length of tenure. No application isrequired.
7. Sports Scholarships: The University has established a number of sportsscholarships, which are available to new first year students who have represented their country at national school level. To apply, send yoursports C.V. and a list of references to: The Manager, Sports and Recreation, Department of Student Affairs, University of Cape Town,Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, 7701, by 30 September of the year before you intend to study at UCT.
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PROGRESS REPORTS AND RESULTS REQUIRED BY EXTERNAL SPONSORS AND SCHOLARSHIP/ BURSARY GRANTING AGENCIES If you hold an outside award, where the sponsor requires the University to submit an academic progress report or your final results for the year, you must complete the relevant section on your Registration Form when you register each year. It is important to fill in the full name and address of the sponsor. If you are awarded an outside bursary or scholarship after registration, you must advise the Student Fees Office, Kramer Law Building before mid-May of the name and address to which a progress report should be sent. It is your responsibility to ensure that your sponsor obtains your progress reports or results. If you forget, your award may not be renewed.
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The University administers a large number of awards, many of which have been established through the generosity of past and present donors. SCHOLARSHIP DONORS As a tribute to them and for your interest, we list Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries by name. If you are found eligible, your particulars will automatically be matched to the conditions of each vacant award. Exceptions which require specific application forms are indicated with an asterisk. Their closing dates and conditions are publicised on notice boards in the academic and residence buildings. A P Bender A van Hulsteyn Aaron Behrman Adelaide Fleetwood Farquhar Alba Windham Alexander & Elizabeth Norval Memorial Amelia Schenkman Andrew Proctor Memorial Arthur Bostock Aubrey Radford Bankers Bursary for Jewish Education C G Saker Cameron Cape Division Carruthers Beattie Cecil Rhodes Memorial Charles and Mina Sher Christopher Robertson
Clarendon Cuthbert Memorial De Beers Deutsche Bank Securities Dr I D du Plessis Duncan McMillan E D Steytler Eigenmann Elma Cruise Friulian Society G A Reynolds G H Langeler Trust Gerald, Gwen and Harold Lincow Gerry & Bella Meyer Memorial Prize Graham & Iris Lomberg Hahn Harry Allschwang Helen Mauerberger Herbert Stanfield Dyer Hilda Moore
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Huguenot Hyman Liberman I Musicanti Chamber Orchestra Irma Stern Art Isaac Greenberg Isaac Ochberg December Isaac Ochberg Entrance Ivor Lewin Memorial Jacob Burlak Jacobus Stephanus Marais James Owen Brunt Jamison Johnny Windham Kings Klaus-Jurgen Bathe Koopmans De Wet Lewis Memorial December Lewis Memorial Entrance Lewis No. 1 Lodge De Goede Hoop – Lewis Mc Cullough MacIver Mary Cavanagh Max and Rose Leiserowitz Michael Brumage Michael Hiddingh Morris Mauerberger Music/Ballet
Myra Chapman Philip Schock Richard Solomon Ritchie Memorial Rosalie van der Gucht Rosemarie Margaretha Hahn Russell SACS Sammy Sacks Scheepers Memorial Senator F S Malan Smuts (Tercentenary) Old Cape Speech Training Stuttaford Timothy Nicholson Memorial Twamley Undergraduate UCT Union Centlivres UCT Union Entrance *UCT Sport Scholarship UCT Union Urmson Smith USS F D Roosevelt Goodwill Grant Van Ewijck Foundation Vincent Entrance William Duncan
UCT FINANCIAL AID DONORS The University would like to thank the following donors listed for their continued support for financially needy students. The University allocates significant funds on an annual basis for bursary funding for financially needy students; however, the demand is far greater than the funds available. With the generous donations of these donors, it has been possible to assist more students than would otherwise have been possible. *Ardi Louw Scholarship *Bennie Hewat *C Louis Leipoldt Memorial *F W Knacke Trust *Hugh & Win Walker Scholarship *Ted Sceales A F J Benning ASRU Bursary A T W Abraham & Freda Saacks
AI and AA Goldberg Alfred Ernest Snape Alfy and Robert Siff Alice Philander Allan Macleod Cormack Book Grant Ann Kreitzer Bursary Anonymous Fine Art Ascher Kellman Benjamin Trust Bursary Association of Black Alumni Bursary
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Aubrey Gilbert Schwartz Bateleur Capital Solstice Bursary Bernard & Rita Brodie Bernard Marchand Bertha Isobel Epstein Endowment Blue Notes Memorial Trust Boehringer Ingelheim Bolus Maintenance Grant Bona Peoples Fund Bonnytoun Briony Dalrymple Boarding British American Tobacco of SA Brockway Bruce Ackerman 175 Bursary C E von Moltke Calleva Foundation Camps Bay Operatic & Dramatic Society Canadian Alumni Bursary Carol Iljon Carol Squires Bursary Catherine Steensma Cecilia Sonnenberg Centre for Curating Archives Bursary Chames Memorial Charles Daniels Memorial Charles Mayne Cooper Children of the Universe Foundation Claude and Lizzie Maddison Trust Coca Cola Tertiary Educ. Fund Colin Taylor Piano College House Alumni Fund CV Starr Scholarship Fund D M D Roberts Darlison Medical Bursary David & Elsie McCullough David Feldman David Irving David Jacob Sagor David W Sive David Waddell Derek Raphael Charitable Trust Dieter Bock Don Scholarship Donald McGregor Doreen and Pikkie Geffen Bursary
Doris Crossley Foundation Dougie Kruger Memorial Doyle Liebenberg Dr & Mrs Joe Morris Trust Fund Dr Alison Good Dr John Wakeford Dr R O Dudley Educational Memorial Fund Dr Stanley Batchelor Dr Sylvia Gavron E J Lombardi Eduard Louis Ladan Education for the Future Campaign Edward Cadbury Trust Eldridge Boarding Eleanor Rathbone Charitable Trust Eli Lilly Medical Bursary Elizabeth Clough Music Trust Scholarship Elizabeth Elsie Coutts Music Scholarship Endeavour Bursary Fund Elsie Rowland Emmanuel Brodie EOAN Group Ballet Ernest Fullager Esther Libermann Ethel Joyce Charlton Ethel Miller Trust Ferdie Stern Florence Monnery Frank Connock University Trust Frank Robb Charitable Trust Garden Cities George Home George Strachan Gertrude Haas Performing Arts Scholarship Gerhard Jordaan Memorial Scholarship Ginsberg Asset Consulting Youth Advancement Trust Gitlin Scholarship God at the Speed of Light Scholarship Goodwin and Glossop Gordons - WG Haines GR Bock
UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS 7 Harry Francis Higgs Heimbold Foundation Heneck Family Foundation Bursary Henry W Nash Herbert Stanfield Dyer Hilda Buyskes Memorial Ian Scott Ida Maller Institute of Applied Statistics Bursary Invictus Sports Scholarship Isaac Ellis Isaac Michael Berk Memorial Ivy Philips J G N Strauss Memorial J Kilgour Parker Jack & Joan Love Jack Borton Accounting Jack Gibson Memorial Jack Otto Markovitz Jacob Frank Jacob Lurie Jardine Jenny van Dijk Jennifer Septoe Bursray Joe Lan John and Margaret Overbeek John Fleming Brock John Koster John M Graham John Michael Hansen John Sellick John Sibbald Fotheringham Joseph Granelli Joseph Stone Julius Petersen Kathleen Warner L G Abrahamse Lazarus Leah Gamsa Sixpence Award Leah Mary Speier Leonard L Schach Lindsay Weight Memorial Fund Link SA Fund for Tertiary Education Link SA Merit Awards Lions Club of Cape Town Local Anonymous Donor
Lord & Lady Lurgan Trust Opera Louis Epstein Endowment Ma-Re Two Oceans Aquarium Bursary Maie Benjamin Mamre Community Bursary MariaMarina Bursary Programme Marion Goode Marjorie Irving Mark Horwitz Memorial Mark Lewis Scholarship Mary Elizabeth Pool Mary Harrison Mary Robertson Mauerberger Foundation Max Albow Mayosi Group UGRD Scholarship Megan Mackenzie Memorial MLH Architects and Planners Bursary MM Raphaely Mohamed & Bayat Memorial Bursary Molly Mahood Montague, Rose & Stanley Morris & Rosa Walt Morris Ruskin Moyra Fine Scholarship Fund Mr & Mrs H Stevenson Mr & Mrs Adriaans Bursary Mr Dawood Parker Fellowship MTU South Africa Bursary Murray's Gift Mushet Education Trust N E Students' Fund Net Prophet Bursary National Arts Council Olive Schreiner Open Society Club Fund Oswald-Newton Thompson P A & Alize Malan Gedenktrust P A Spilhaus Pearson PLC Peregrine Bursary Peter Lamsley Memorial PGCE Bursary PGDIP in Psychotherapy Bursary Philip Cohen Memorial Priscilla Madikane Bursary
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Queen Elizabeth II Coronation R D Lambert R F R Day R Heller R R Spiegel Bursary Rae & Judah Schaverien Reed Elsevier Rev & Mrs Andrew McGregor Richemont Robert Fleming Medical Rosalie van der Gucht Rosanne Khadija Educational Trust Ruth & Peter Sacks S A Business Club Bursary SAIMM SABTACO Education Trust Sam Silber Samro Educational Grant Samsung Mobile Innovation Lab Sasol Saul Albow SAVESA Bursary Schroder Foundation Sea Point Rotary Club Sheila Van Der Horst Bursary Sigrid Rausing Trust Sir Simon Robertson Opera Smith & Nephew SmithKline Beecham Solomon Mahlangu Women Graduates Stavro Tsatsos Trust Stedman Stella & Paul Loewenstein Stella Shawzin Thompson D H College House Tiffin School (Flavell House) Tindale & Friends Tippets-Aylmer Trust Tiso Foundation Scholar Award UCT 150 UCT Centenary of Women UCT Clinical Scientist Scholarship UCT Council Grants UCT Fund Inc. UCT Scout Scholarship
UCT Sports Bursary UCT Trust UCT War Commemoration UGRD Scholarship in Electrical Engineering UK Alumni UK Alumni Physiotherapy Award Undergraduate Research Scholarship in Cardiovascular Medicine United Therapeutics Urmson Smith Valerie Anderson W J G Anderson W J Spracklen W K Robertson War Memorial Waratah Webber Wentzel Bowens Wilfred Orr William & Rachel Sakheim Wintour Wolf Michaels Woodstock & Salt River Mission Young Engineer’s Bursary Special thanks to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and Government Departments for their Bursary and Loan support.
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AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS
The following pages list awards known to the University, which are available to you as an intending or current student at UCT. For these awards you should apply to the sponsor as indicated, without reference to the University unless otherwise stated. As a first step you should request the sponsor's application form. The awards are divided into six groups for ease of reference. They are: Page (1) All Faculties 10 (2) Commerce 15 (3) Engineering & the Built Environment and Science 17 (4) Health Sciences 22 (5) Humanities 24 (6) Law 25 UCT takes no responsibility for the continuing accuracy of the information given. Closing dates may be advanced or retarded, values and conditions changed in the period between the date of publication of this edition, and the next edition. In reading the listed awards, please note: • The amount shown is the value per annum
A variable amount means that the award size is at the discretion of the donor orsubject to available funds
• The date shown is the closing date for receipt of applications. • All years means it is open to any academic year of study.
Year-for-year means one year of service for each year the award is held.
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ALL FACULTIES Absa Tuition, meals, accommodation and books Renewed on a year-to-year basis All applications are done online, apply at: http://www.absa.co.za/About-Absa/Careers/School-Leavers/Bursary-Programme/Bursary-Vacancies 9th December Student must be: - studying full-time at an accredited university in South Africa - be studying towards one of the following: Bachelor or Post Grad in Accounting (CA), Actuarial Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Informatics, Statistics, Risk Management, Human Resource Management, Agricultural Sciences, Industrial Psychology, Engineering - have passed all their first semester courses, as well as a 65% aggregate in the preceding academic year - be proficient in English (read, write, speak) - Be a S.A citizen or permanent resident - have no criminal record Accenture (SA) Education Trust ± R80, 000, Tuition, residence, meals and laptop 3 years, renewable Contact Details: Irene Mokgwetsi [email protected] Tel: 011 208 4205 Fax: 011 507 5433 How to apply: via Accenture website (www.accenture.com) Accenture South Africa, "Click" on Corporate Citizenship and "Click" on Accenture Educational Trust to download the form 1 March - 31 August BSc or BCom Informatics or Information Systems, Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, BSc Computer Science + Honours Information Technology SA citizens only. Need to obtain an average of 65%. We sponsor only underprivileged students, and they need to maintain high performance in
order to sustain the scholarship. Accenture Education Trust offers a scholarship from 2nd year onwards. Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship Up to R80, 000 per annum, 4 years Visit our website and download Application form. www.allangrayorbis.org or collect a copy from the University’s Career Office Contact: Johanna Letlhogela E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 021 481 5400 Fax: 086 576 9868 Commerce, Engineering, Humanities (only majors in Politics, Philosophy, Economics OR Law) and Science (excluding medicine) Conditions: Grade 12 or current 1st year students. Indication of entrepreneurial flair and passion. Citizen of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana or Swaziland. Belief in the future of the country. Ambassador of the Foundation’s intended profile namely: intellectual imagination, personal initiative, spirit of significance, courageous commitment and achievement excellence. Grade 12: Minimum C in Pure Mathematics and Minimum B Average (excl. Life Orientation) for Grade 11 1st year: Minimum 65% average (June exams) Grade 12 Candidates may not be older than 21 years of age on 30 April (of year of application) Current 1st year university candidates may not be older than 22 years of age on 31 August (of year of application) Anglo American Thermal Coal Bursaries Full Bursary 1 year, renewable Apply: www.careerwise.co.za Contact: Andre Britz Tel: 011 484 7505 Fax: 086 602 8949 Email: [email protected] 31 May Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) Science (Geology)
AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 11 Applicants to be citizens or permanent residents of South Africa. Year for year service contract. Compulsory vacation training every December. All years. Association for Educational Transformation (ASSET) Value: Variable 1 year, renewable Contact: The Secretary E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.asset.org.za Tel: 021-685 1025 Fax: 021-685 2501 Address applications to ASSET, 5 Long Street, Mowbray, 7700 Applications available 1 July – 31 October All disciplines (excluding Theology) SA citizens only, living in the Western Cape. Matriculants entering first year of study. Apply the year before year of study Agar Hamilton Bursary Variable 1 year, renewable Apply: Nedgroup Trusts, P O Box 86, Cape Town, 8000 Contact: Natalie Sissing [email protected] Tel: 021 416 6258 Fax: 021 416 8924 15 November Any degree Only males 25 and under, of British descent (back to grandparents), English speaking. Must be a member of Anglican Church. Any degree at a university in South Africa Edu-Loan Repayments are done over specific periods. All Citizens provided there is surety. Application forms are available from Edu-Loan, Room 6.2, Level 6, Steve Biko Building, UCT. Contact: Eduloan Customer Services Email: [email protected] Tel: 0860 55 55 44 Fax: 0866 33 38 32 No closing date - Forms available throughout the year. All disciplines
The Epilepsy South Africa Educational Trust Bursary Variable 1 year Obtain application forms from Epilepsy South Africa Tel. 021 595 4900 [email protected] 30 October All Faculties Student must have epilepsy. Preference given to previously disadvantaged students. Must be prepared to participate in EPILEPSY activities at branches. FNB Fund-Studietrust Bursary R50 000 1 year, renewable Online application: www.studietrust.org.za or request an application form by mail or sms. The National Director, Studietrust, PO Box 29192, Melville 2109 SMS: sms the word study, name, surname, postal address and postal code to 31022 Contact: Ms Nomoya Sangweni E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 011 403 1632 Fax: 086 768 1292 Closing date for online applications: 30 September Closing date for hardcopy application forms: 31 August BCom, BBusSc, Commercial LLB, BSc Actuarial Science and related disciplines, BSc Engineering, All Computer Science and IT degrees. Commerce (Accounting, Business Economics, Economics, Investments, Finance), Business Science, Science and Mathematics, Engineering, IT, a commercial LLB. South African citizens in full time study only, Stipulations: At least 60% in Grade 12 Mathematics & English. Proven financial need. Only applicants who will be first or second year in 2016.
12 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS Gallagher Foundation Scholarship Full Bursary 1 year, renewable Apply: www.careerwise.co.za Contact: Margaret Bennetts Email: [email protected] Tel: 011 484 7505 Fax: 086 602 8911 31 May Commerce, Science, Medicine, Engineering, Law SA citizens only. Awarded only to current Grade 12 learners intending to pursue tertiary studies at UCT. Candidates need to demonstrate academic merit and financial need. HCI Foundation Bursary Covers between 67% and 75% of the student’s tuition fees to a maximum of R20 000 depending on a student’s total (gross) family or household income One year, renewable Apply online www.hcifoundation.co.za Apply between 1 August and 30 September annually Email: [email protected] Tel: 021 424 6010 Fax: 086 239 2590 Any field of study South African citizens, refugees and asylum seekers who fulfil the following criteria: Age 35 years or under, Full-time student, Studying for a first tertiary qualification or continuing students who enrol for Honours. Above 50% average for Matric or end of year results (Life Orientation is not considered), Studying at a public University or University of Technology in South Africa, With a gross family income of less than R20 000 per month The Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary Fund Variable Bursary Fund Officer: P O Box 125, Howard Place, 7450 Email: [email protected] Tel: 021 531 2028 Fax: 021 531 6654 30 September
Undergraduate bursaries for blind and visually impaired students, awarded towards the completion of a diploma or a degree Medical proof of blindness must be furnished. NOTE: Certified copies of the Grade 12 Certificate and advices of subsequent university results must also be furnished. INISA Student Grant Value (per annum): EUR 3000 1 year How to apply: Flyer with information will be issued in March 2015, application through online form Degree Requirements: Second or third year of his or her undergraduate studies, i.e. s/he has successfully completed at least one year of studies and has successfully re-registered for further courses in the next academic year The INISA Student Grant is not applicable to postgraduate studies such as Honours, Masters or PhD programs. The student grant is open to students of all subjects, but we particularly encourage applications by science, engineering, economics and medical students. Conditions: The applicant should hold the nationality of one of the SADC countries and study full time at a University or other tertiary education institution in one of the SADC countries. Investec Bank CSI - Studietrust Bursary R75 000 1 year, renewable Online application: www.studytrust.org.za Or request an application form by mail or sms. The National Director, Studietrust, PO Box 29192, Melville 2109 Sms: sms the word Investec, name, surname, postal address and postal code to 31022 Contact: Ms Nomoya Sangweni E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 011 403 1632 Fax: 086 768 1292 Closing date for online applications: 30 September Closing date for hardcopy application forms: 31 August
AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 13 BCom, BBusSc, Commercial LLB, BSc, BSc Engineering, All Computer Science and IT degrees. Commerce (Accounting, Business Economics, Economics, Investments, Finance), Business Science, Science and Mathematics, Engineering, IT, a commercial LLB. South African citizens in full time study only. Stipulations: At least 60% in Grade 12 Mathematics & English. Proven financial need. Only applicants who will be first or second year in 2016. Jocelyn Hellig Memorial Bursary R3, 000 per annum 1 year, renewable on application Bursaries Officer, SA Jewish Board of Deputies, P O Box 87557, Houghton, 2041 Fax: (011) 645 2559 E-Mail: [email protected] 15 January Methodist Church of SA - Northern Districts Finance Committee Bursary Fund R7 500 1 year, renewable, 4 years max The Bursary Secretary, Methodist Church of SA, Northern Districts Finance Committee, P O Box 75476, Bedfordview, 2407. 30 September Only students whose parents are full members of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. Students must be permanent residents in one of the Central, Limpopo, or Highveld and Swaziland Districts of the Methodist Church of SA. Age limit 18-25. All years of study. Methodist Church of SA - Board of Education Bursary Fund R7 500 1 year, renewable, 4 years max The Connexional Bursary Secretary, Methodist Church of SA, P O Box 75476, Bedfordview, 2407 30 September Only students whose parents are members of
the Methodist Church of Southern Africa are eligible. Age limit 18-25. All years of study. Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Scholarship Full tuition, residence and books 1 year, renewable Apply: www.careerwise.co.za Contact: Monique Adams Email: [email protected] Tel: 011 484 7505 Fax: 086 602 8983 31 May All Degrees SA citizens only. Successful applicants need to demonstrate academic merit and financial need. Awarded only to current Grade 12 learners intending to pursue tertiary studies at UCT. Standard Bank 3rd year and Postgraduate Bursary Variable 1 year, renewable up to Masters level, subject to academic progress Online Applications only at www.standardbank.com/graduates Applications open from 1 October and close 31 October of every year. Students across the African continent are welcome to apply. Commerce, Science, Engineering and Technology disciplines. 3rd year and Postgraduate. S A Ort Bursary Trust Variable, R12 000 max. 1 year, renewable. The SA Ort Bursary Trust, P O Box 95090, Grant Park 2051. 31 December All faculties Jewish students only. Proof of financial need. This is a loan and repayable interest free. All years. St Leger Bursary Variable Apply: Nedgroup Trusts,P O Box 86, Cape Town, 8000 Contact: Natalie Sissing [email protected]
14 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS Tel: 021 416 6258 Fax: 021 416 8924 31 July Any degree. Only for under-graduates. Student Financial Assistance Fund N$5 300 –N$76 226.00-Loan 1 year, renewable 6 years max. Phillip Namwandi, [email protected] The Ministry of Education, NSFAF Sub-Division, Private Bag 13186, Windhoek 9000. Tel.: 09264 61 270 6167 Fax.: 09264 61 270 6122 31 October All fields of study. Namibian citizens only. Must arrange to repay total amount at half the current commercial interest rate. All years Studietrust Access Bursary R25, 000 1 year, renewable Online application: www.studietrust.org.za Or request an application form by mail or sms The National Director, Studietrust, PO Box 29192, Melville 2109 Sms: sms the word study, name, surname, postal address and postal code to 31022 Contact: Ms Nomoya Sangweni E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 011 403 1632 Fax: 086 768 1292 Closing date for online applications: 30 September Closing date for requesting hardcopy application forms: 31 August All faculties: Arts, the Built Environment, Drama, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Media Studies, Politics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work. Grade 12 with degree endorsement, proven financial need. All years. South African citizens and full time students only. Unilever Finance Bursary for Honours Variable Contact: Unilever Bursary Team Email: [email protected]
Tel: 031 570 2000 Applications will open on June and close in August BCom Honours Accounting/Finance & BSc/BEng all disciplines of Engineering except Civil. Accounting, Tax, Auditing, Mgt Accounting, Finance/Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Industrial, Chemical Engineering. Minimum of 60% average marks obtained in high school and University. Demonstration of genuine financial need i.e disclosure of household income. Van Ewijck Foundation Study Grant Variable 1 year, renewable Please make use of the application form on the website, or contact the Secretary at: Email: [email protected] The Secretary, Van Ewijck Foundation, P O Box 1658, Cape Town 8000. www.ewijckfoundation.co.za 31 October Candidates must be of Dutch extraction, or must have a field of study related to the Netherlands. Proven financial need. 2nd year onwards. WitsGold Scholarship Full Bursary 1 year, renewable Apply: www.careerwise.co.za Contact: Paul Vuma [email protected] Tel: 011 484 7505 Fax: 086 604 9168 31 May SA citizens only. Only female candidates who are dependents of mining sector employees or who came from a mining area will be considered. Applicants must demonstrate academic merit and financial need. There is no vacation work or employment tied to this scholarship.
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COMMERCE Argility Bursary Variable 1 year, renewable annually Please send your CV and Transcript to [email protected] 30 November Information Science (BIT OR BIS). 2nd and final year. South African citizens only. Preference will be given to black, coloured and indian students. GPA: 65 and above. Auditor-General Bursary R8 000 books, R33 000 tuition and R44 000 Accom, Total R85 000 1 year renewable, max 4 years Bursaries are applied for on line: www.agsa.co.za/careers Closing date: Online applications accepted between 1 Aug until 15 Sept every year. Discipline: Only for Chartered Accountancy studies: Undergrad & Postgraduate (preferably CTA) Only South African citizens are eligible to apply. Bursaries have a service condition. Awardees will be required to serve their CA articles at any of the Auditor General offices in all the provinces of South Africa. BAcc (CA route) Bursary Variable, approx R50,000 per annum 1 year, renewable, maximum of 4 years. Contact Jacques Pienaar for an application form. Email: [email protected] Tel: 021 980 4671 Bursaries are available throughout the year BAcc (or CA equivalent degrees) Bursary holders must join the Shoprite Group Articles Programme (SAICA) BDO Bursary Variable 1 year renewable, subject to academic performance Apply online at: www.bdo.co.za/careers Tel: 010 060 5000 No closing date
Degree: BCom (CA stream), Business Science (CA Option) 3 year traineeship contract to be entered into after completion of PGDA/CTA. Coronation-Studietrust Bursary R 100 000 1 year, renewable Online application: www.studietrust.org.za Or request an application form by mail or sms. The National Director, Studietrust, PO Box 29192, Melville 2109 SMS: sms the word study, name, surname, postal address, postal code and word Coronation to 31022 Contact: Ms Nomoya Sangweni E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 011 403 1632 Fax: 086 768 1292 Closing date for online applications: 30 September Closing date for hardcopy application forms: 31 August B Com/BBusSc/BSc (Maths/Stats) Accounts/Economics/Finance/Investment Management/Statistics Only South African citizens engaged in full time study from a previously disadvantaged background need apply. Possible service contract on completion of studies. Stipulations: At least 60% in Grade 12 Mathematics & English. Preference for current Grade 12 candidates with proven financial need from Southern, Western or Northern Cape. All Years. Deloitte Financial Contributions Programme Variable 1 year, renewable, subject to academic progress Email: [email protected] Tel: 0861 CALL DT (2255 38) Online applications only - www.joindeloitte.co.za - click on APPLY. Applications open to all students currently doing a SAICA accredited degree leading to CA (SA) qualification. Subjects: Accounting, Auditing, Management Accounting & Finance, Tax
16 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS Candidates whom are successful in the Deloitte Financial Contribution programme will be required to complete a 3 year training contract with Deloitte after successfully completing their PGDA or equivalent. All years Ernest & Young Bursary Variable 1 year, renewable for the duration of studies. Contact the HR Representatives in either Cape Town, Durban or Johannesburg offices Carol van Blerck Tel: 021 443 0292, E-mail: [email protected], Fax: 021 443 1292 30 September BCom / BBusSc with subjects including accounting and related subjects. 3 year training contract KPMG Bursary Programme Variable, determined based on academic results and financial need Apply online at www.joinkpmg.co.za Name: Bronwyn Marks Email: [email protected] Tel: 082 719 1779 Fax: 086 528 0449 No Closing Date Degree: B.Com (CA), Business Science (CA Option) 3 year training contract. Exciting opportunities for Vacation work SA citizens only. Academic merit and financial need. Compulsory vacation employment at least once per annum. Year-for-year service contract, or bursary repayable in full., Amount subject to change yearly, three year minimum. Please visit our website www.joinkpmg.co.za for updates Mazars Academic Bursary up to R50,000 1 year, renewable, subject to academic performance Online Applications only: www.mazars.co.za 30 September Contact: Nicola Grammenopoulos [email protected] Tel: 021 818 5079 Fax: 021 818 5001
BBusSc (CA-option) or BCom Acounting leading to a CA qualification. Must be studying a SAICA accredited degree SA citizens only. Only full-time students from previously disadvantaged background Successful candidate will be required to complete a 3 year training contract with Mazars after their PGDA year Metropolitan Actuarial Bursaries Full Bursary 1 year renewable, 4 years max Applications are available online at www.metropolitan.co.za from 01 February until 30 April Post completed applications to: Ruth Boonzaaier , Bursary Contact, P. O. Box 2212, Bellville, 7535 For queries contact: Luan McArthur-Grill, Actuarial Human Resources: [email protected] Tel: 021 940 6235 30 April BBusSc: (Actuarial) SA citizens only. Applicants must obtain at least 85% /Level 7 for Maths, plus Maths 3/Add Maths, and at least 80% in any two other related subjects such as Accounting or Physical Science. Norman Baxter University Loan Fund R10 000 1 year, renewable The Secretary, Norman Baxter University Loan Fund, P O Box 13069, Vincent 5217. Tertiary education 31 January 2nd year onwards. Loans to dependants of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality residents or scholars, who attended school in the BCM area. Repayable upon graduation. Old Mutual Accounting and Actuarial Bursary Full bursary Renewable year on year Apply online at www.oldmutual.co.za Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 17 Tel: 0215092656 or 0215047285 BCom Accounting (CA Stream), BBusSc Actuarial Science, BCom Actuarial Science Actuarial Bursary: A in Maths and B's for rest of the subjects. Accounting Bursary: B's on all the subjects. Pure Maths is a requirement for both bursaries. PriceWaterhouseCoopers Bursary Variable 1 year, renewable, subject to academic performance Apply online at: www.pwc.co.za/students - follow the link "search and apply here" for scholars and campus candidates. Closing date: 31 July each year for the following academic year. Contact details Email: [email protected] Tel: 021 529 2509 Degree: CA stream only (BCom/BBusSc) Subject: Accounting SA citizens only. Traineeship contract to be entered into after completion of PGDA Rio Tinto Scholarship/Bursary Full Cover of Fees 1-4 years Apply: [email protected] www.riotinto.com/careers Tel: 011 9119700 Fax: 0865797635 30 September Finance (Accounting) Good academic record and matric pass. Thuthuka Bursary Fund Variable 1 year renewable Thuthuka Bursary Fund, P O Box 59875, Kengray, 2100 Jane Seate Email: [email protected] Tel: 011 621 6600 OR 08610 SAICA (72422) Fax: 011 621 6797 30 April BCom Accounting CA(SA) qualification At least 60% on Mathematics (5 or above on the NSC Scale of Achievement) Applicants must be African Black and
Coloureds as well as be South African Citizens.
ENGINEERING & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE Altech Busary R60 000 Apply: www.altechacademy.co.za 31 August Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Electronic), BSc (Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering) Conditions: Academic performance is taken into account. Students are required to sign a work back agreement for each year they are awarded a bursary. Aurecon South Africa Bursary R80 000, 4 years of study Visit the Aurecon web page: www.aurecongroup.com Email: [email protected] Address: Aurecon Centre, Lynwood Bridge Office Park, Human Capital Bursary Department, 4 Daventry Street, Lynwood Manor, 0081 Post: P.O Box 74381, Lynwood Ridge, 0040 Contact: Lucia Lebelo Email: [email protected] Tel : 012 427 3662 Fax: 086 292 9386 31 July Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Science SA citizens only. Service contract on completion of studies. Vacation training for bursary students. All years of study. Arup Pty Ltd Tuition fees plus book allowance of R6000 1 year, renewable subject to satisfactory academic progress Contact: Ms. T Steenkamp
18 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS Email: [email protected] Postnet Suite 93, Private Bag X1, Melrose Arch, 2076 31 August Students studying Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical) Outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential. Suitability as future entrant to firms which could include a period in overseas Arup Offices. - Preference to students with interest in, and aptitude for a career in Arup. First to fourth/final year of study. Visit the Arup website for more information. Arup Education Trust Tuition fees, accommodation fees, monthly allowance and book allowance 1 year renewable, subject to satisfactory academic progress. Contact: Ms. T. Steenkamp Email:[email protected], Postnet Suite 93, Private Bag X1, Melrose Arch 2076 31 Aug The student must be studying towards a degree in the built environment (Construction/Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Science, Environmental Management, Urban/Town Planning and built environment related engineering eg: Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Mining, Water, etc) Applicants must be black (as per SA BEE codes) previously disadvantaged individuals. The student's parents, Guardians/Sponsors should have a combined household net income of R10 000 or less. Excellent academic results are vital Aveng Grinaker - LTA Bursary Scheme Registration, Tuition, prescribed books and Vacation Work 1 year, renewable duration, subject to academic progress Apply: HRD Administrator, Aveng Grinaker-LTA, P O Box 2, Kempton Park, 1620 Contact: Charlotte Mohr Email: [email protected] Tel: 011 923 5491 Fax: 086 552 5577
31 July Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering & Surveyors Only SA citizens. Must be interested in construction work. Year-for-year service contract. All years of study. AECOM SA (Pty) Ltd Bursary Fund Variable 1 year, renewable duration of degree Contact: Mrs L van Zyl, The Bursary Officer, P O Box 3173, Pretoria 0001 [email protected] Tel: 012 421 3798 30 June Civil Engineering Maths & Physical Science SA citizens only. Academic merit. Year-for-year service contract. Vacation training. All years of study. Bergstan South Africa Bursary Variable 1 year, renewable Contact the Human Resources Department: Bergstan South Africa P O Box 4733, Cape Town 8000. Tel.: 021 487 4900 Email: [email protected] 30 September Engineering: (Civil) SA citizens only. Interest and aptitude in Maths & Science. Year-for-year service contract. Compulsory vacation training. Preference will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged communities. All years Bob Blundell Scholarships R10 000 per annum 1 year, renewable Convening Trustee - C J Geekie, P O Box 158, Pretoria 0001. Email: [email protected] Tel: (021) 323 1406 Fax: (012) 326 6390 31 December Department of Zoology Scholarship paid in two instalments, the second of which is dependent on a report of
AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 19 satisfactory progress by the Dean of the relevant faculty. Scholarships are renewable subject to satisfactory progress. A copy of thesis, where applicable must be made available to the Trustees. Chevron Bursary Programme +R 90 000 Renewable for 3 years Application forms to be collected from the UCT careers office and returned to the careers office upon completion. Please ensure that all necessary documents including an updated CV and academic transcripts are attached to the application form upon submission. Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Second year South African students only. Year-for-year contract on completion of studies. 6 Weeks compulsory vacation training. Preference will be given to employment equity candidates. CSIR Bursary Programme Variable Apply online at www.csir.co.za . Visit the CAREERS section of the CSIR website to see whether the call for application is open, and apply online. If applications are closed, be sure to revisit the site regularly for updates. For more information contact: Nokuthula Zama on [email protected] or 012 841 3256. Calls for bursary applications go out once a year from May to July. The CSIR bursary programme provides financial support to tertiary students with a view to permanent employment at the CSIR. Full-time BSc, BEng or BSc honours students. The minimum academic requirement is a 65% average at current level. South African Citizen Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Bursary Tuition, accommodation, books, meals and monthly allowance 1yar year, renewable Contact: Ms Tshilidzi Netshilema Tel: 012 319 7848
BSc Bioresource Engineering; Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc.); BSc Viticulture and Oenology; BSc Food Science; BSc Plant Pathology; BSc Agric Soil Science; BSc Agric Agronomy; BSc Forestry and Wood Science; BSc Geo-informatics; BSc Marine Biology; BSc Oceanography and Marine Biology; BSc Ichthyology specializing in Aquaculture All completed bursary application forms together with certified copies of ID and certificates/performance results should be sent to the following address: Directorate: Sector Education and Training, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Private Bag X250, Pretoria 0001 The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and deep rural communities. Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Eskom Bursary Program Full tuition Duration of study, renewed annually based on performance and conduct Applications accessible on Eskom Career Website under "Bursars" or at any Eskom offices countrywide 31 July Contact: Siyanda Qumana [email protected] Tel: 011 800 4420 Fax: 086 560 6481 SA citizens only. Mainly Engineering with specific focus on Electrical due to the nature of our business. Conditions: Matriculation exemption (or equivalent) and written proof of acceptance for admission by university and faculty. Mathematics 60%/5 Physical Science 60%/5 Year for year service contract. Work back obligation. Compulsory vacation training. All years of study. GIBB Bursary Variable Apply at www.gibb.co.za/Careers/Bursaries.aspx Closing date: 31 August 2015 Contact details: [email protected]
20 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS Tel: 021 469 9100 Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Must be a South African citizen Group Five Bursary Tuition, registration and books 1 year renewable, subject to academic record, 4 years max Apply online at: http://www.groupfive.co.za/careers_bursary_apply.php 30 September Degree Requirements: Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Good academic record, South African citizens only, Year for year service contract, Compulsory vacation work Hatch Goba Bursary Scheme Full cost, 4 or 5 years Apply at www.hatch.co.za Sibongile Kubheka Tel: (011) 239 5300 Fax: (011) 239 5755 31 August Engineering: Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical and Chemical, Civil, Industrial, Mechatronics. Upload academic transcript when applying. Average pass mark, 65% or higher. Compulsory vacation work every year in December. SA citizens only. Jones & Wagener Bursary Full and half bursaries Application forms can be obtained from: The Bursary Administrator at Jones & Wagener, Engineering & Environmental Consultants, P O Box 1434, Rivonia, 2128 or by e-mail to [email protected] or from our website Email: www.jaws.co.za Tel: (011) 519 0200 Engineering: BEng (Civil), BSc (Civil) Students studying with Jones & Wagener bursaries will be required to do six weeks paid vacation work at our offices in Rivonia during July and/or December recess. After completion of their studies, bursary students will be required to work for Jones &
Wagener for a period equal to the tenure of the bursary. The Kantey & Templer Bursary and Educational Assistance Scheme Tuition and book allowance 1 year, renewable annually Download application forms from www.kanteys.co.za, or request by email [email protected], or phone 021 405 9600. Bursary Officer: [email protected] Tel: 021 405 9600 Fax: 021 419 6774 30 September BSc Engineering - Civil, Mechanical, Electrical South African Citizens, full time study, service binding contract after graduation for period equal to that of the bursary. Masakh’ iSizwe Bursary Tutition Fees Renewable annually Masakh'iSizwe Centre for professional development Lee Maggott Tel: 021 483 9545 Fax: 021 483 2615 Email: [email protected] 30 September Engineering and Built Environment - Civil, mechanical and electrical engineering (Electro-Mech, Mechatronics), Architecture, Construction Studies, Quantity Surveying, Transport Economics, Town and Regional Planning. Undergraduate study only. Preference will be given to residents of the Western Cape who are: a) Financially disadvantaged b) Women c) Persons who permanently reside in rural areas Murray & Roberts Bursary Full Bursary Year to year renewal depending on academic performance All applications are done online at www.careers.murrob.com Contact: Client Services Email: [email protected]
AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 21 Tel: 011 456 1144 Fax: 011 455 2222 June Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mining), Construction Management, Quantity Surveying 60 – 65% average for all subjects. South African citizens. Upon graduation be willing to work anywhere in South Africa where skills are required. Petra Diamonds Bursary Full tuition, residence and books Renewable annually Apply: www.careerwise.co.za Contact: Monique Adams Email: [email protected] Tel: 011 484 7505 Fax: 086 602 8983 31 May Engineering: Mechanical and Electrical SA citizens only. Successful applicants need to demonstrate academic merit and financial need as well as an interest in working in the mining industry. Successful candidates are required to sign a year for year service contract. Vacation work is provided. Petroleum Training and Education Fund Bursaries All approved program costs Duration of program Application forms are available on line from http://www.petrofund.org Oor write to P. O. Box 13196, Windhoek, Namibia Or email: [email protected] and request application forms. Contact: Ms Elizabeth Shimwafeni 30 September Engineering (all disciplines), Geosciences and Education (mathematics and science) Full time students only. All years of study. Applicants must be Namibian citizens. Applicants must be willing to work in Namibia upon completion of studies. PPC Bursary Full Tuition Apply: www.careerwise.co.za Contact: Monique Adams
Email: [email protected] Tel: 011 484 7505 Fax: 086 602 8983 31 May Engineering: Mechanical and Chemical SA citizens only. Successful applicants need to demonstrate academic merit and financial need as well as an interest in working in the mining industry. Successful candidates are required to sign a year for year service contract. Vacation work is provided. Rio Tinto Scholarship/Bursary Full Cover of Fees 1-4 years Apply: [email protected] www.riotinto.com/careers Tel: 011 9119700 Fax: 0865797635 30 September Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Electrical Engineering – Heavy Current, Instrumentation/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Finance (Accounting) Good academic record and matric pass.
Sappi Bursary Tuition and book allowance 1 year, renewable. Training Department, Sappi Southern Africa (PTY) Ltd P O Box 31560, Braamfontein 2017. Magriet Papenfus: [email protected] Tel: 012 844 9418 Fax: 0866 730 787 31 Closing in September Engineering: BSc/ BEng (Chem/Elec HC/Mech) Applicants who wish to apply for a Sappi Bursary should send a covering letter, CV, copy of ID and latest results (this will serve as application) to: Email: [email protected] Tel: 011 407 8090 Fax: 086 673 0743
Sasol Bursary Full Bursary 4 Years maximum Visit: www.sasolbursaries.com All applications are online
22 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS Contact: Londiwe Zulu E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 011 441 3693 Fax: 011 5229603 31 March Disciplines applicable in Engineering and Science Sasol Inzalo Foundation Studietrust Engineering, Natural & Mathematical Sciences Bursary Full Cost 1 year, renewable Online application: www.studytrust.org.za or request an application form by mail or sms. The National Director, Studietrust, P O Box 29192, Melville 2109 SMS: sms the word inzalo, name, surname, postal address and postal code to 31022 Contact: Ms Nomoya Sangweni E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 011 403 1632 Fax: 086 768 1292 Closing date for online applications: 30 September Closing date for hardcopy application forms: 31 August BSc (Engineering), BSc Natural Sciences and BSc Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and/or Statistics. Engineering (all programmes), Natural Sciences (all majors) and Mathematical Science. South African Citizens only, full time students only. At least 70% in Grade 12 Mathematics, 65% in Physical Science & English. Proven financial need. Only applicants that will be in their first or second year in 2015 will be considered.
PRDW Civil Engineering Bursary Email motivation to: [email protected] Tel: 021 418 3830 15 February Be studying BSc in Civil Engineering
Transnet Bursary Comprehensive bursary Renewable duration Download an application form at www.transnet.net or Email: [email protected] 31 July
Engineering: (Civil, Electrical (HC), Electronic/Electro-Mech, Industrial and Mechanical). UWP Bursary Scheme Varied depending on candidates circumstances Awarded on an annual basis Contact Nicole Levin Tel: 011 709 8420 Email: [email protected] E-mail the above to request application form 31 August Civil Engineering Service binding contract after graduation for equal period to bursary years. Vodacom Bursary Full bursary 1 year, renewable Apply: www.careerwise.co.za Contact: John Legoete Tel: 011 484 7505 Fax: 086 602 8929 Email: [email protected] 30 June Engineering: Electronic; Electrical (L/C) Science: Computer Science South African citizens only. Year for year service contract on completion of studies. Vacation work NOT compulsory. Only senior students qualify for vacation work.
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HEALTH SCIENCES Aadil Moerat Bursary Fund R6 000 1 year Bursary Secretary, South Peninsula High School, Old Kendal Road, Diep River, 7800 Or contact The Bursary Secretary: [email protected] Tel: 082 422 2007 31 January Medical/Health Sciences SA citizens only. Residing in Western Cape. All years of study. D R Mc Intosh Trust Variable 1 year, renewable duration. Apply: Nedgroup Trusts P O Box 86, Cape Town 8000 Contact: Natalie Sissing [email protected] Tel: 021 416 6258 Fax: 021 416 8924 31 July Medicine SA citizens only. Must be of British descent. Preference given to physically disabled males. Must be prepared to engage in at least ten years research after qualifying. All years. (Students must be prepared to pay back bursary with 10% interest p/a, should they choose not to do research within 10 years of completion of degree). Internship regarded as research. Gauteng Department of Health Bursary Variable Bursary Section, Private Bag X085, Marshalltown, 2107 Website: www.health.gpg.gov.za 30 September annually MBChB, BSc Physiotherapy, BSc Occupational Therapy, BSc Speech Therapy, Language, Audiology & Pathology All full-time studies/courses for students who are not employed by the Department and already registered at a recognized Institution of Higher Learning in South Africa. Must be South African citizens, for all intents and purposes, are permanently
residing in Gauteng Province and coming from disadvantaged background. Preference will be given to those who; Excel academically and / or demonstrate potential; Have not previously benefited from the Gauteng Department of Health’s Bursary Fund; Are not currently benefiting from any other bursary scheme. PLEASE NOTE: All successful applicants will be required to enter into contractual agreement with the Gauteng Department of Health. Jeanette Goldman Bursary Variable 1 year, renewable duration. Apply: Nedgroup Trusts P O Box 86, Cape Town, 8000 Natalie Sissing [email protected] Tel: 021 416 6258 Fax: 021 416 8924 31 July Physiotherapy at UCT only. SA citizens only. To first assist post-graduates, but the Trustees do have discretion to assist under-graduates. All years. To assist students for 3 years if a post-graduate and 4 years if an under-graduate. The Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Variable 1 year Download application form from www.pssa.org.za and Send completed application to FPE, PO Box 26039, Arcadia, 0007 14 October B Pharm - 2nd year onwards. Student must be a SA citizen studying pharmacy at a South African university.
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HUMANITIES A P Bender Memorial Fund R4 000 Contact Carmen Kay via email or telephone requesting an application form. E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 021 465 1405 Executive Director, 88 Hatfield Street Gardens, Cape Town 8001 31 December Courses which will enable a student to qualify as a Minister of Jewish Traditional Faith or as a Teacher of Hebrew and Jewish Traditional Religion. South African Jewish students. All years. Chief Rabbi Israel Abrahams Memorial Scholarship Fund Variable. 1 year, renewable. Contact Carmen Kay via email or telephone requesting an application form. E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 021 465 1405 Executive Director, 88 Hatfield Street Gardens, Cape Town 8001 15 January Courses which will enable a student to qualify as a Minister of Jewish Traditional Faith or as a Teacher of Hebrew and Jewish Traditional Religion. South African Jewish students. All years. Kaplan Centre Award in Jewish Education Variable. 1 year, renewable. The Director, Kaplan Centre for Jewish Studies, UCT, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7701. 31 January For prospective teachers of Jewish and/or Hebraic studies. All years. Mavis Wakeford Bursary Up to R4 000 1 year, 4 years max. Write a letter motivating your application and mail it to:
The President Rustenburg Old Girls’ Union, Rustenburg High School for Girls, Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch, 7700 Name: Karin Evans E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 021 6864066 Fax: 021 6867114 30 September One bursary is available for a former pupil of Rustenburg High School for Girls who is training in an educational field Sanlam Trust Variable. 1 year, renewable. Request Application forms from Sanlam Trust, P O Box 1260, Sanlamhof 7532. 30 September English Studies SA citizens only. Value of all awards held may not exceed R22 000. Full-time, final year of study. At least half of programme proposed must relate directly to English. Woolf Harris Hebrew Scholarship Fund Variable. 1 year, renewable. Contact Carmen Kay via email or telephone requesting an application form. E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 021 465 1405 Executive Director, 88 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town 8001 15 January Courses which will enable a student to qualify as a Minister of Jewish Traditional Faith or as a Teacher of Hebrew and Jewish Traditional Religion. South African Jewish students. All years.
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LAW Attorneys Fidelity Fund Bursary Variable Maximum period of two years Download an application form from:www.fidfund.co.za or request a form from Liesel Decker: [email protected] Tel: 021 424 5351 Fax: 021 423 4819 15 August Law: LLB Bursaries are only awarded to 3rd and 4th year LLB students. Applicants must show financial need and academic performance. Bowman Gilfillan Bursary Variable. Contact Person: Nthabiseng Kotobe Email: [email protected]; Tel: 011 669 9000; Fax: 011 669 9001 Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.bowman.co.za . Each application must include curriculum vitae, identity document, full official academic transcript and a letter of motivation. 30 November Candidates must be registered for a BA Law, BCom Law or LLB degree with an interest in corporate law. The bursaries are awarded on merit and excellent academic performance. Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and on a needs basis. DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Scholarship Variable 1 year Visit our website www.cliffedekkerhofmeyr.com, download and complete the prescribed application form ensuring all documentation is submitted prior to the closing date Name: CTN: Candice Rittmann JHB: Thabang Ratau E-mail: [email protected] /
[email protected] Fax: 021 481 9532 / 011 562 1556 1 September BA Law, BCom Law and LLB To be considered for a bursary an applicant must meet the following criteria: - Be a citizen or a permanent resident of South Africa - Be enrolled as a full-time student at a South African university - Complete the prescribed application form and all supporting documentation before the deadline Each applicant for a bursary is considered on its own merit taking into account the financial merit of the application as well as the following factors: - Academic performance - Proven excellence in any other field Bursary applicants may be required to take up vacation work and articles with DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, and may be expected to meet with the donor from time to time. DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr will have first right of refusal regarding articles of clerkship. Norton Rose Fulbright Bursary and Scholarship Program Variable Apply online: www.nortonrosefulbright.com/za/apply BA, BCom Law, LLB degree and all other Law students who will be completing their penultimate or final year of law studies in 2016 may apply. Applicants who are in the process of completing their undergraduate LLB degree and hoping to complete a Masters degree in 2016 may apply. Conditions: Applications are welcome from the above degree requirements and South African students from a previously disadvantaged background. Professional Examinations Bursary R12 000 1 year, renewable Contact person: Justice Shalang, E-mail: [email protected], Tel: 012 481 2911 Fax: 012 481 2791
26 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS Download application form from www.hesa.org.za and send to: HESA PO Box 27392, Sunnyside 0132, Pretoria 31 January Law Students registered at any South African university for law courses / first degree studies in law (including Public Service Law Exam, Attorneys Admission Exam, B/Proc/B luris, excluding the current postgrad LLB).
