External funding


Information regarding external scholarship & bursary applications:

There are various formats required by each external donor when applying for funding. Please read their requirements carefully in the information supplied. This will ensure that the application submitted meets with their requirements so as to not jeopardise your chances of success. Below are recent opportunities advertised.


Dean du Chenne Educational Trust Bursary

Dean du Chenne Application Form


 

 

Gus Lipschitz Bursary

Gus Lipschitz Application Form

 


 

 

Smart Ergonomics Poster Image

Smart Ergonomics Bursary Application Form


 

Postgraduate Funding


DBREV Scholarship for a Masters Degree in Renewable & Sustainable Energy Studies

The access rate to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa is half of the global access rate – SDG7, Sustainable Development Goals Report 2021 

Would you like to be part of changing Africa’s energy future? 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR POST-GRADUATE STUDIES: 

 Financial support and mentorship are available to assist a graduate student to take forward the vision of the late Dr Doug Banks If you are: 

  • A South African national or permanent resident who is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives in the African continent? 
  • Fired up about addressing Energy Poverty and Energy Access through energy services provided by Renewable Energy systems? 
  • Committed to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and addressing the challenges posed by Climate Change? 

 …you may be just the person to apply for a DBREV Scholarship! 

 A two-year DBREV Scholarship is available to study towards a relevant Masters degree at a South African university, commencing in 2024. 

Applicants should have a background of either engineering, science, environment & geographical science, finance, economics, or development studies and be eligible to register at a South African university. 

  • Only South African citizens or permanent residents may apply 
  • Application via the website: www.dougbanks.co.za

Enquiries can be directed to this email address - info@dougbanks.co.za

 Closing date 29 September 2023 

DBREV Scholarship Flyer


 

HCI BURSARY 2024

The HCI bursary applications open on the 1st of August – the 30th of September, 2023. The bursaries are for Postgraduate Diploma and Honours students and a limited number of refugee students.

Please see the attached poster and the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

This is the application link: https://hcifoundation.devman.co.za/devman/web/bursary/    


ATTENTION ALL 2024 POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS!

 

DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2024 Academic Year

The DSI and NRF are pleased to announce a call for new applications for DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the academic year 2024. All continuing students who are eligible for a second or third year of funding must submit a Progress Report and not a new application.

 

Important information:

  • The NRF minimum academic requirement for postgraduate funding is 65%.
  • The entry age requirement is 28, 30 and 32 years or younger for honours, master’s and doctoral studies respectively, in the year of application, regardless of the first year of registration.
  • Successful applicants will be funded either at Full Cost of Study (FCS) or Partial Cost of Study (PCS). The FCS funding will be awarded to South African citizens and Permanent Residents only who are financially needy (i.e., those whose combined household family income is less than or equal to R350 000 per annum), living with a disability or exceptional academic achievers. However, the PCS funding will be awarded to 5% of international students, including South African citizens and Permanent Residents who could not be funded under FCS but meet other minimum requirements for the NRF scholarship funding criteria.
  • The scholarships are intended to support honours, master’s and doctoral candidates to pursue studies in all areas of Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities.
  • Students must be full-time students, not in salaried employment (contractual or permanent), while studying.

 

All the postgraduate students will be expected to apply on the NRF Connect System by accessing the link: https://nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za/.  (NO MANUAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED).

 

RHODES UNIVERSITY INTERNAL CLOSING DATES (No late applications will be processed):

Level of Study

  Eligibility

Closing Date

Honours

  

  • Entry age requirement: 28

 

  • Minimum average of 65% in the final year of undergraduate study

 

  • Only South African citizens and permanent residents are eligible for honours scholarships

 

15 August 2023

(for students who must undergo a financial means test)

 

24 November 2023

(for the rest of the applicants)

First-time Master’s

 

  • Entry age requirement: 30

 

  • Minimum 65% obtained at Honours level of study

 

  • All citizenships eligible for Master’s scholarships

 

27 June 2023

First-time Doctoral

 

  • Entry age requirement: 32

 

  • Minimum 65% obtained at Honours level of study

 

  • All citizenships eligible for Doctoral scholarships

 

27 June 2023

Master’s and Doctoral Extension Support

  •  
  • Must be an NRF scholarship holder in 2023

 

  • If applying for Master's extension support, must have registered for master's degree in 2022 or July 2021

 

  • If applying for Doctoral extension support, must have registered for PhD in 2022 or July 2021

 

18 August 2023

 

Please refer to the Application and Funding Guide and Framework documents when completing the online application form at every step of the process.

Resources for Application:

Please click here to access the following resources:

  1. DSI-NRF Extension Support for Master's and Doctoral Funding Guide for 2024
  2. DSI-NRF Honours Application and Funding Guide for 2024
  3. DSI-NRF Master's and Doctoral Application and Funding Guide for 2024 FINAL
  4. DSI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship Framework for 2024
  5. Frequently Asked Questions for Postgraduate Funding
  6. ISFAP - Application Consent Form
  7. NRF Connect_ Guide on the Application Sections
  8. NRF Statement of Expectation for Postgraduate Training 2023
  9. NRF Profile Registration Guide
  10. SARAO Postgraduate Scholarship Application Guide 2024

 

Queries are to be directed strictly to pgfunding@ru.ac.za.

 


DOOTCH FUND – THE DEAN DU CHENNE EDUCATIONAL TRUST

ATTENTION:  All undergraduate Rhodes students who are pursuing an Honours degree programme in 2023

The Dean Du Chenne Education Trust, founded in 2012, provides financial assistance to South African students and scholars in financial need who demonstrate:

  • A desire to learn
  • A Willingness to help others
  • A passion for life
  • Love and enthusiasm for their friends

The focus of the funds is to provide financial support to individuals who don’t have the financial means to pursue their academic studies.

Who can apply:

  • Final year undergraduate Rhodes students who are coming to do an Honours degree programme for full-time study (in-attendance) at Rhodes University in 2023.
  • The successful candidate must be able to display a genuine need for financial assistance.
  • Although it is preferable, academic excellence is not a requirement.
  • Preference will be given to students who are able to demonstrate a passion for Rhodes and who are able to provide quality reasons why they desire to pursue the specific postgraduate degree.
  • Candidates who are able to prove an aspiration to use their education to invest within their community will be favoured.

How to apply:

  • A motivation letter not exceeding 300 words explaining why you have chosen your field of study, what you propose to do once qualified and why you are passionate about Rhodes
  • A brief CV
  • Full academic transcripts
  • Completion of the attached application form: Please be sure to add all the relevant attached documents as requested in section 9 (checklist).
  • All the above need to be emailed to the Postgraduate Funding Office (pgfunding@ru.ac.za) no later than 30 November 2022.
  • Late applications will not be considered.
  • For more information about the Bursary please visit: www.dootchfund.org

DOOTCH Bursary Application Form 

POSTGRADUATE FUNDING: RESEARCH OFFICE

pgfunding@ru.ac.za

046 -603 8755


 

NRF FUNDING FOR 2023                                                         

The DSI and NRF are pleased to announce a call for new applications for DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the academic year 2023. All continuing students who are eligible for a second or third year of funding must submit a Progress Report and not a new application.

 

  • The NRF minimum academic requirement for postgraduate funding is 65%.
  • The entry age requirement is 28, 30 and 32 years or younger for honours, master’s and doctoral studies respectively, in the year of application, regardless of first year of registration.
  • Successful applicants will be funded either at Full Cost of Study (FCS) or Partial Cost of Study (PCS). The FCS funding will be awarded to South African citizens and Permanent Residents only, who are either financially needy (i.e., those whose combined household family income is less than or equal to R350 000 per annum), living with a disabilityor exceptional academic achievers. However, the PCS funding will be awarded to 5% of international students including South African citizens and Permanent Residents who could not be funded under FCS, but meet other minimum requirements for the NRF scholarship funding criteria.
  • Scholarships are intended to support Honours, Master’s and Doctoral candidates to pursue studies in all areas of Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

 

Please note the Internal Closing Dates:

Honours Applications: 10 August 2022 (Financial means test) and 20 November 2022 (Partial-Cost Funding)

Masters and Doctoral Applications: 22 July 2022

Masters and Doctoral Extension Support Applications: 15 August 2022

SARAO (Space -Physics) Honours, Masters, PhD: 31 July 2022

 

 When completing the application, the attachments needed are:

  • Full Academic Transcript
  • Certified copy of ID
  • Proof of NSFAS (if applicable)
  • Ethical Clearance Certificate (if applicable)
  • Official Proof of Registration

 

Academic Referees needed for the different Degrees:

Honours – None

Masters - 2 (Any Academic Referee but one needs to be Prospective Supervisor)

PhD - 3 (Any Academic Referee but two of them need to be Current Supervisor & Prospective Supervisor)

M&D Extension Grants - 1 (Current Supervisor)

Please refer to the Application and Funding Guide and Framework documents when completing the online application form at every step of the process.  Documents available at https://www.nrf.ac.za/funding/call-documents/nrf-call-for-proposals-for-funding-in-2022-and-2023/


 CSIR Call for Bursary applications - Call for 2023

 

The CSIR and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) are pleased to announce the DSI CSIR Inter-bursary Support Programme (IBS) call for applications.

Honours/ PG Diploma: R100 000

Masters: R120 000

PHD: R140 000

 

Closing Date: Thursday, 04 August, 2022

Late applications will not be considered.

 

The IBS postgraduate bursary support is intended in funding students approved for or registered for full time studies for Honours/ 4th year Engineering/Postgraduate Diploma, Masters or PhD degrees at any South African public university. The focus areas for the bursary support are restricted to the following research areas:

  • Aerospace
  • Composites
  • Modelling and Digital Sciences
  • Microsystems Technology
  • Titanium (Manufacturing Elements)
  • Photonics
  • Biotechnology:
    • Biopharming
    • Bioprocessing
    • Biocatalysis
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • IKS (Indigenous Knowledge Systems)
  • Health

Please complete the online application form and submit all the required supporting documents on the application system.

CSIR FAQ's

CSIR Guidelines

CSIR Poster

Please click on the provided link below to complete an online application:

https://www.csir.auraams.app 

 


 

MEAT INDUSTRY TRUST

The MEAT INDUSTRY TRUST is opening its annual bursary applications for Animal Science. Kindly note that this is only for POST GRADUATES.

  

Attached is the application form. Kindly return the completed form and supporting documents to THIS email address: admin@levyadmin.co.za the mentioned fax or by post.

Meat Industry Trust (MIT) Application Form

The closing date for the application process is 05 NOVEMBER 2021.


 

HCI Foundation Bursaries 2022

The HCI Foundation offers bursaries for Honours and Postgraduate Diplomas.

South African citizens, refugees and asylum seekers who fulfil the following criteria:

  • Current HCI Foundation bursary recipients who are still studying at their respective institutions throughout South Africa.
  • New applicants at the level of Honours and Postgraduate Diploma who will be studying at the selected institutions.
  • Studying at a public university.
  • With a gross family income of less than R37 500 per month.
  • Age 35 years or under on 30 November 2022.

NB: We do not fund part-time, distance learning or students studying at TVET colleges.
 
The link to apply:  https://hcifoundation.devman.co.za/devman/web/bursary/

 Closing date:  15 November 2021

 HCI Foundation FAQs


 

 

Mandela Rhodes Scholarships 2022

ATTENTION, YOUNG AFRICAN!

Do you aspire to be a leader who will contribute positively to the development of the African continent?

Do you want to pursue Honours or Masters studies in a South African University in 2022, and are looking for a fully-funded Scholarship opportunity?

Do you wish to be part of a life-changing Leadership Development Programme along with a diverse group of talented young leaders from across the continent?

If so, the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship could be for you!

For more information about the Scholarship and application process, go to mandelarhodes.org and follow us on Social Media to receive updates and reminders.

Twitter: @MRF_Africa
Facebook: The Mandela Rhodes Foundation
Instagram: mrf_africa

Closing date: CLOSED

All applications to be submitted online only via the link provided on The Mandela Rhodes Foundation website.


FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships

There are five scholarships available to South African citizens, all of which are for international postgraduate study. These are:

  1. FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar scholarship;
  2. FirstRand Foundation scholarship;
  3. FirstRand Oxford African Studies scholarship to the University of Oxford;
  4. FirstRand FNB Fund Oxford education scholarship; and
  5. FirstRand FNB Fund scholarship for international postgraduate study in education.

Applications, including all attachments and reference letters, must be completed online and applicants must have applied directly to the university of their choice by the time the application is submitted.

The decisions of the adjudication panels are final and correspondence regarding their decision will not be entered into. The panels reserve the right not to make an award.

Applications open 16 December 2020 and close 4 March 2021. No late applications will be accepted.

FR LLD Scholarship Alumni Brochure 2021

Criteria
The successful candidates will have excelled academically in their chosen field and will have been able to demonstrate:

  • leadership qualities;
  • strength of character;
  • community involvement; and
  • the potential to be a destiny changer in his or her chosen field.

Candidates who are currently, or have been studying overseas, will not be considered for this scholarship.

Successful candidates are required to return to South Africa for at least five years after completing their studies.

Process
Confirmation of each received application will be emailed to the applicant upon receipt of his or her application.

All applications are evaluated by at least three preliminary evaluators from FirstRand, FNB, RMB, TSI and previous winners of the scholarship. A long list of around 40 applicants is then drawn up and interviewed in person, Covid-19 allowing, in Cape Town or Sandton or electronically on Microsoft Teams.

Four shortlisted candidates are selected for the two education scholarships and should be available for final interviews held in Sandton on 14 May 2021.

Ten shortlisted candidates are selected for the FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar and FirstRand Foundation international postgraduate scholarships and the FirstRand Oxford African Studies scholarship and should be available for final interviews held in Sandton on Tuesday 18 May 2021.

A final announcement will be made before the end of May 2021.

Queries
Email queries can be sent for attention Beth van Heerden at firstrandpgscholarship@firstrand.co.za


The Tomorrow Trust Bursaries 2021

The Tomorrow Trust offers bursary opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate study  (Hons and PG Diplomas only at PG level).

CLosing date: CLOSED 

Criteria

  • Applicants must be between 18 – 25 years of age.
  • Applicants must be a South African citizen.
  • Applicants must be pursuing an Undergraduate Degree, Honours Degree or Diploma – Tomorrow Trust does NOT fund Masters and PHD students.
  • Applicants must be pursuing a qualification or intending to pursue a qualification at one of the following institutions: Rhodes University/University of the Witwatersrand/ University of Johannesburg/ Stellenbosch University/ University of Cape Town/University of Pretoria

Applications must be submitted with ALL requested documentation – Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Clear copies of all documents must be submitted. Proof of registration and acceptance at University must be supplied before being accepted as a beneficiary of the Tomorrow Trust. 

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION: (Tomorrow Trust Tertiary Application Form 2020)

  1. Copy of your South African ID – must be certified by a Commissioner of Oath.
  2. Motivational Letter outlining your background story, why you have chosen your field of study indicated, your interests and achievements, and why you feel you should be selected by the Tomorrow Trust for this opportunity.
  3. Pay slips or grant slips from all your parents or legal guardians (an affidavit must be produced if a pay slip does not exist).
  4. Death certificates (if applicable – an affidavit can also be submitted).
  5. If you are currently enrolled at an institution, please submit the following additional documents: a. A copy of your Matric Certificate b. Full updated university academic transcript c. Updated Fee Statement 

All applications must be submitted to the Tomorrow Trust via email at psadmin@tomorrow.org.za

For queries please contact us on 011 447 7707 during office hours. Good luck with your application!  


 HCI Foundation Bursaries 2021

The HCI Foundation offers bursaries for Honours and Postgraduate Diplomas.

South African citizens, refugees and asylum seekers who fulfil the following criteria:

  • Current HCI Foundation bursary recipients who are still studying at their respective institutions throughout South Africa.
  • New applicants at the level of Honours and Postgraduate Diploma who will be studying at the selected institutions.
  • Studying at a public university.
  • With a gross family income of less than R37 500 per month.
  • Age 35 years or under on 30 November 2020.

NB: We do not fund part-time, distance learning or students studying at TVET colleges.
 
The link to apply: https://bursary.hcifoundation.co.za/BursaryHome

 Closing date:  CLOSED

(The system will close for applications at midnight on 30 November 2020)


 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMDs) award full-degree EU-funded scholarships to Master students from around the world covering tuition, travel, and a living allowance. The programmes last from one to two years during which students study in at least two different European countries. Upon graduation, they are awarded a joint or double degree, or multiple  degrees.

Students can apply to these programmes even if the university where they studied is not involved in any of them. They can see the available programmes in the EMJMD Catalogue and apply directly to the programme coordinator: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/library/emjmd-catalogue_en

Each programme offers some 15-20 scholarships per year, plus a number of additional scholarships for students from ACP countries.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMDs) award full-degree EU-funded scholarships to Master students from around the world covering tuition, travel and living costs. So far, 900 students from ACP countries have been awarded Erasmus Mundus scholarships.

Institutions from ACP countries can also be part of the consortia that deliver these programmes, as Full Partners, which means they officially award degrees, or as Associated Partners, where they participate in the programme in some kind of capacity, but do not award the actual joint degree.

ACP partners 

From 2014 to 2019, there were 100 instances of participation by institutions from the ACP region (96 from Africa and 4 from the Caribbean) were involved in 37 of the 204 selected EMJMDs.

Of these, 91 were acting as associated partners in 35 of the EMJMDs. Eight ACP universities – from Uganda (2), Burkina Fso, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Sudan and Senegal take part as as full partners in six of the projects.

Relevant supporting documents:


 Babette Taute Honours Scholarships 2021

The late Babette Taute left the major part of her estate to establish a bursary trust for students of English at South African universities. 

Applicants must be South African citizens or have Permanent Resident status in South Africa.

A number of Honours scholarships of R75 000 each will be available for full time students in a one-year Honours programme. 

Students of any branch of English language and literature study, including applied language studies, are eligible for the scholarships. 

Awards are made on merit, broadly interpreted. A fine academic record is a requirement for an award. However, the trustees are also interested in other indices of merit. These might include leadership in cultural or social areas, quality of writing and publications, and excellence as a teacher of English or a translator. 

Babette Taute Scholarship holders may accept other awards, provided that the total value of awards held does not exceed R120 000. The Babette Taute Scholarship may be reduced in value to bring it in line with this requirement.  

Babette Taute Application Form 2021

The closing date for receipt of applications by the Trustees is 30 October 2020 

Applicants will be informed of the outcome of the selection process early in December 2020. 

All correspondence should carry the subject line: “Babette Taute 2021 Application/Query: (Surname of Author)”  


Call for ALC Scholarship applications - 2021

Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) the CSIR National Laser Centre (NLC) herewith invite applications for the African Laser Centre (ALC) scholarship support program for 2021.

Announcement of Call 2021 ALC Scholarships

ALC Application form 2021

Student annual progress report template

The following documents are attached for your information and convenience:

  1. Call announcement for the ALC scholarship 2021 program.
  2. Application form for ALC Scholarships in 2021.
  3. Template for the ALC Scholarship Annual Progress Report for 2020.

Please note that the call closes on Friday 23 October 2020. No late submissions will be considered.

Please note that existing scholarship holders needs to submit a Annual Progress report as well as a ALC Scholarship continuation application. No continuation funding will be allocated if a continuation application is not received.

Funding allocations will be made subject to funding support received from the DSI.

All submissions must be made electronically to nlcrentalpool@csir.co.za

For more information, please contact: Hardus Greyling  hgreyling@csir.co.za or Thomas du Plooy tiduplooy@csir.co.za 


 SADC-GMI Aquatic Ecology/Biodiversity MSc & PhD Bursaries 2021

SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (SADC-GMI)

Background:

Project: Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems (GDEs) and Biodiversity in the Khakea/Bray Transboundary Aquifer Project

Post graduate opportunity in Biodiversity and Geohydrology - 2021 to 2023

SADC-GMI is a Centre of Excellence subsidiary of the SADC Secretariat with the mandate to promote the sustainable conjunctive surface and groundwater management and provide solutions to groundwater challenges in the SADC region. The SADC-GMI secured funding from the JRS Biodiversity Foundation to implement the Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems (GDEs) and Biodiversity in the Khakhea/ Bray Dolomite Transboundary Aquifer (TBA) research project. The Khakea/Bray TBA is shared between Botswana and South Africa. The project is envisaged to run over three years from August 2020 until July 2023.

The proposed project therefore seeks to:

  • Perform a desktop delineation of the Khakea/Bray Transboundary Aquifer, Delineate GDEs in the Khakea/ Bray TBA by means of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems,
  • Perform hydrogeological/geohydrological investigations around the identified GDEs,
  • Collect ground and surface water biodiversity data at the identified GDEs and assess the ecological conditions at the GDEs,
  • Identify and explain the linkages between groundwater and surface water ecosystems i.e. wetlands and rivers,
  • Identify hot‐spots where management interventions should be focused, and
  • Develop a Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems Atlas which is, linked to a biodiversity database.

The results from this study which is in line with SADC-GMI's mandate will feed into a Decision Support System being developed for the TBA to assist both Botswana and South Africa's needs.

Leadership of this project is through Eng. James Sauramba as Project Director, supported by three key technical experts in Biodiversity; Geohydrology; and GIS/Remote Sensing respectively. Mainstreaming of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) is assured through a dedicated GESI Expert.

Post Graduate Research bursaries
The SADC-GMI through this JRS Biodiversity Foundation funded project is offering bursaries for the following;

  • MSc in Geohydrology - 1 Position at Institute for Groundwater Studies, University of the Free State.
  • MSc in Aquatic Ecology/Biodiversity - 2 Positions at Rhodes University/University of Venda.
  • MSc in GIS/Remote Sensing - 1 Position at University of Western Cape.
  • PhD in Geohydrology - 1 Position at Institute for Groundwater Studies, University of the Free State.
  • PhD in Aquatic Ecology/Biodiversity - 1 Position at Rhodes University.
  • PhD in GIS/Remote Sensing - 1 Position at University of Western Cape.

Successful applicants will acquire skills in an exciting and widely applicable interdisciplinary fields involving biodiversity assessments, trophic marker analysis (i.e. stable isotope signatures) to study energy transfer between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and the application of hydrogeology/geohydrology tools to characterise aquifers. Research projects will be tailored to individual research interests mostly focusing on GDEs biodiversity assessments and geohydrology.

Requirements
Applications are invited from students meeting the following requirements respectively:

Aquatic Ecology/Biodiversity
For MSc BSc Hons in Zoology/Ecology/Biological Sciences/Botany/Entomology or related subjects with an average of >60% and should meet all other Rhodes University and University of Venda admission requirements for MSc.

For PhD at least an MSc in Zoology/Ecology/Biological Sciences/Botany/Entomology or related subjects with an average of >60% and should meet all other Rhodes University admission requirements for PhD 

Geohydrology
For MSc, BSc Hons in Earth Sciences/Hydrology/Geology/Engineering Geology and should meet all other University of the Free State admission requirements for MSc. Eligible applicants who participated in the SADC-GMI run Young Groundwater Professionals Training Programmes are strongly encouraged to apply.

For PhD, at least an MSc in Geohydrology/Hydrogeology and meet all other University of the Free State admission requirements for PhD. Strong background on applications of remote sensing and GIS in Hydrogeology is important for the research so is knowledge and willingness to work in a transboundary aquifer.

GIS/Remote Sensing
For MSc, BSc Hons in GIS/Geospatial Sciences/Geography/Environmental Sciences or related subjects with an average of >60% and should meet all other University of the Western Cape MSc admission requirements.

For PhD at least an MSc in GIS/Geospatial Sciences/Geography/Environmental Sciences or related subjects with an average of >60% and should meet all other University of the Western Cape PhD admission requirements.

We are looking for dedicated students who are willing to conduct field and laboratory work as part of their studies. Potential students should be team players, willing to participate in extended fieldwork activities and comfortable in a multi-cultural working environment. The candidates will be expected to participate in weekly scientific discussions and monthly presentations.

SADC-GMI is an equal opportunity institution and as such female applicants and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Duration and funding
The MSc will run from February 2021 to November 2022, and PhD from February 2021 to November 2023. All-inclusive (registration, tuition, accommodation) bursaries are available to the qualifying postgraduate students as follows:

  • PhD: ZAR100 000.00 per annum (3 years)
  • MSc: ZAR80 000.00 per annum (2 years)

Running costs for the project will be covered directly by the grant funding through the SADC-MI.

Award of bursaries to successful applicants will be conditional on the candidate being accepted for the chosen programme at the selected University for the 2021 intake.

Closing Date: CLOSED

Receipt of Applications:
Please email your CV, academic record, and a letter of motivation that includes your research interests in relation to the project and clearly indicating the opportunity you are applying for in the subject line to the SADC-GMI Procurement Specialist, Ms. Mampho Ntsekhe at litlhare@sadc-gmi.org copying to the following emails as the case might be:

  1. Both Dr. Tatenda Dalu (daluatenda@yahoo.co.uk) and Prof. Ryan J Wasserman
    (r.wasserman@ru.ac.za for Aquatic Ecology/Biodiversity MSc and PhD study 
    indicating which university and programme you are applying for)
  2. Prof Modreck Gomo (gomom@ufs.ac.za; Cc: modgomo@yahoo.co.uk) for
    Geohydrology MSc and PhD study
  3. To Mr. Farai Dondofema (farai.dondofema@univen.ac.za), Dr Tatenda Dalu
    (daluatenda@yahoo.co.uk) and Prof Timothy Dube (tidube@uwc.ac.za) for GIS/Remote
    Sensing MSc and PhD

For further general inquiries on this project advertisement, please email: Ms Mampho Ntsekhe
(litlhare@sadc-gmi.org)


 NIHSS - SAHUDA Call for Applications

In Collaboration with the South African Humanities Deans’ Association (SAHUDA) 2020 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS PhD/DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) invites applications from suitably qualified students to study full-time towards a doctoral degree in the humanities and social sciences at any of the participating South African public universities. 

Closing Date: CLOSED
 
Programme Objective  The main objective of this programme is to promote scholarship in the humanities and social sciences in South Africa, specifically among designated groups and Historically Disadvantaged Institutions.

Eligibility

  • Only South African citizens from designated groups, with a preference to those from previously disadvantaged groups of the population.
  • Not older than 45 years of age at the time of the application.
  • Successful completion of Master’s degree; or entering the first year of PhD/doctoral study; or currently registered for PhD study in first year of enrolment.
  • Confirmation by the prospective department/supervisor of your intention to enrol for a PhD-level programme of study at a participating university.

Disciplines

Applications are invited from ALL humanities and social science disciplines, particularly those engaged in interdisciplinary research. 

Applications are also especially encouraged from (but are not limited to) the following disciplines: Visual and Performing Arts; African Languages; African Philosophy; History; Anthropology; Economics; Heritage Studies; Education; Social Work; Indigenous Knowledge Systems; African Music and Musicology; including BRICS related research. 

Selection criteria

  • Academic merit.
  • Coherence of the proposed research project.
  • Feasibility of the project.
  • Likely contribution of the project to the body of knowledge in the field.

Value, period and conditions of the award

The value of the award is R140 000 in the first year. Annual renewals are subject to proof of satisfactory progress and availability of funding.

Application procedure

Candidates should submit the following documentation for application: 

  1. Online application form which is accessible through the link: https://gms.nihss.ac.za. Students are required to register on the NIHSS Grant Management System (GMS) before they can access the application Form. Application guidelines of the submission process will be available on the landing page on GMS.
  2. Letter of confirmation by the prospective department or supervisor that you will be admitted to the participating university for registration for PhD study.
  3. A motivation letter (not longer than one A4 page – 500 words).
  4. A recent intellectual autobiography: a narrative of the major influences in your intellectual life (not longer than one A4 page – 500 words).
  5. A research proposal outlining the problem statement, methodology, feasibility of your study and the contribution it will make to the body of knowledge in the particular field of study.
  6. Two letters of recommendation from academics who are familiar with your work, of which one must be the supervisor of your Master’s thesis.
  7. A certified copy of your full academic transcript/s.
  8. A certified copy of your ID.
  9. A certified copy of your Master’s degree certificate.
  10. Sample copies of your best writing, e.g. a chapter from your Master’s study or any published academic work.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. 
 
Also visit NIHSS website: www.nihss.ac.za
 
QUERIES: scholarships@nihss.ac.za [subject line: RE: 2020 SAHUDA CALL]

GENERAL PROGRAMME RELATED: Ms Thandiwe Sechele: 011 4802338 ▪ TECHNICAL/IT RELATED: Mr Kambale Muhongya: 011 4802328


 

Ernst & Ethel Eriksen Trust 2021

Study Grants for Masters and Doctorate Degrees

The Ernst & Ethel Eriksen Trust was established by Ethel Eriksen in the early 1980's.

The trust provides study grants to students doing  post graduate study and has enabled scholars from all walks of life to fulfil their dreams, and in so doing benefit South Africa.

Requirements:

  • The student must be a South African citizen.
  • Study must be at a South African university.
  • Students must have completed their honours in order to apply.

Closing: CLOSED

Web page: http://www.eriksentrust.co.za/Home/tabid/56/Default.aspx

Click here to  Apply Online

(from this link the webpage will provide the relevant instructions and information required in order to apply. Ensure you examine the checklist and have everything ready before you start!)

Contact Information
Private Bag x67, Bryanston, 2021, South Africa
eeetrust@eject.co.za

General Enquiries


 QECS Scholarship

Only full-time Postgraduate Masters based at Rhodes University in Grahamstown are eligible for this scholarship.

The following Masters are available:

  • MA (Humanities Faculty)
  • MCOM (Commerce Faculty)
  • MSc (Science Faculty)
  • MPHA (Pharmacy Faculty)

Please note that the course title included in the application form must match the course listed on the Rhodes University website in order to be considered.

Eligibility

  • To apply you must be a citizen of (or hold refugee status in) a Commonwealth country other than the country hosting the award.
  • You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a 2:1 equivalent level.
  • Please note, universities may have their own specific eligibility requirements for admissions - please read further at https://www.ru.ac.za/postgraduategateway/

How to apply for a QECS at Rhodes University
Make sure that you have the following documentation to upload to your application:

  • High school certificate.
  • Undergraduate transcript (and graduation certificate) Two references preferably academic Scan of passport or national ID card Proof of English language ability if English is not your first language.

You apply for a QECS at Rhodes University by completing an application form online - https://fs19.formsite.com/The_ACU/y2ybn7zfat/form_login.html

Closing Date: CLOSED


 Graduate Internship Programme

Call for Graduate Interns for 2021-2022

General Application Guide 2021

General Intership Programme for Honours Studies 2020 Application Framework

Background

The National Research Foundation (NRF) in partnership with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) is launching a call for applications for graduate internships for the period 2021-2022. The Graduate Internship Programme is a two-year work experience programme for bachelor's graduates who will be pursuing honours studies simultaneously during the internship period. In order to be accepted into the programme, prospective interns should also have been accepted into an honours programme. Mentors will interview and shortlist potential interns from this pool of students that have been accepted into an honours programme. Host institutions will sign a two-year contract of appointment with the approved interns. In addition, interns'  honours tuition fees will be funded by the NRF up to a maximum of R50 000 over the two-year internship and paid directly to the university at which they are registered.

Full details of the programme, including eligibility criteria, the selection process and timelines are available in the Call Framework Document which must be read by interested candidates prior to submitting an application.

Eligible candidates are invited to submit applications in the areas of specialisation or disciplines in the provinces stated below:

Province

Areas of Specialisation/ Disciplines (Choose 1 discipline per province up to a maximum of 3 in order of preference)

Eastern Cape

Agricultural Economics; Agricultural Management; Agricultural Sciences; Analytical Chemistry; Animal Production; Animal Science; Anthropology; Biochemistry; Biological Oceanography; Biology; Biotechnology; Botany; Chemistry; Communication & Media Studies; Communication Technologies; Computer Sciences; Computer Software; Dental Sciences; Development Studies; Ecology; Ecology & Environmental Science; Education; Electrical Engineering; Electronic Engineering; Engineering Sciences; Environmental Studies; Epidemiology; Fisheries; Food Sciences & Technology; Fresh Water Biology & Limnology; Health Informatics; Health Promotion & Disease Prevention; Health Systems Research; Horticulture; Industrial Psychology & Sociology; Information & Computer Technologies; Information Systems; Inorganic Chemistry; Knowledge Management (Records Administration); Languages & Literature; Linguistics; Management; Marine Biology; Material Sciences & Technologies; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Microbiology; Molecular & Cell Biology; Nursing Science; Nutrition; Obstetrics & Maternal Health; Oceanography; Organic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Physics; Physiology; Plant Production; Political Sciences; Political Sciences & Public Policy; Process Engineering; Public Health; Public Management & Administration; Quality Management; R & D Psychology; Research Management, Research Support & Administration; Rural Development; Social Science; Social Work; Sociology; Soil & Water Sciences; Sports & Recreational Arts; Sports Science; Statistics; Statistics & Probability; Zoology

Free State

Agricultural Economics; Agriculture; Agrometereology; Analytical Chemistry; Animal Production; Animal Science; Anthropology; Architecture; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Botany; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Communication & Media Studies; Cultural Studies; Development Studies; Ecology & Environmental Science; Education; Food Sciences & Technology; Forest Science; Genetics; Geology; Home Economics; Human Geography; Immunology; Industrial Psychology & Sociology; Infectious Diseases; Inorganic Chemistry; Languages & Literature; Linguistics; Mathematics; Medical Virology; Microbiology; Molecular & Cell Biology; Musicology; Pharmacology; Philosophy; Physical Chemistry; Physical Geography; Physiology; Plant Biotechnology; Plant Production; Political Sciences & Public Policy; Polymer Science; Psychology; Research Management, Research Support & Administration; Sociology; Soil & Water Sciences; Sustainable Development; Town & Regional Planning.

Gauteng

Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering; Agricultural Economics; Agricultural Engineering; Agricultural Management; Agricultural Sciences; Agrometeorology; Analytical Chemistry; Anatomical Sciences; Animal Breeding & Genetics; Animal Production; Animal Science; Anthropology; Applied Mathematics; Archaeology; Architecture; Artificial Intelligence; Astronomy; Atmospheric Science & Meteorology; Atomic, Molecular & Nuclear Physics; Biochemistry; Bio-engineering;; Biological Sciences; Biology; Biomedical Technology; Biometrics; Biophysics; Biostatistics; Biotechnology; Botany; Chemical Engineering; Chemical Pathology; Chemical Sciences; Chemistry; Chemistry Sciences Engineering; Civil Engineering; Communication & Media Studies; Communication Technologies; Computer Engineering; Computer Multimedia Systems; Computer Programming; Computer Science; Computer Software; Construction Industry & Building; Demography; Dental Sciences; Design Studies; Development Studies; Dramatic arts; Ecology; Ecology & Environmental Science; Economics; Education; Electrical Engineering; Electronic Engineering; Embryology & Fetal Development; Endocrinology; Energy; Engineering; Engineering Management; Engineering Sciences; Environmental Engineering; Environmental Health; Environmental Studies; Epidemiology; Fine Arts; Food Sciences & Technology; Food Technology; Forensic Sciences; Forest Science; Fresh Water Biology & Limnology; Genetics; Geographic Information Systems; Geology; Geophysics; Haematology; Health; Health Economics; Health Informatics; Health Promotion; Health Promotion & Disease Prevention; Health Systems Research; Health Technology; Historical Studies; Horticulture; Human Geography; Human Resources; Hydrology; Immunology; Industrial Design; Industrial Engineering; Industrial Psychology & Sociology; Information Communication Technology; Information & Computer Sciences; Information & Library Science; Information Management; Information Systems & Technology; Information Technology; International Relations; IT-Graphic Design; Knowledge Management (Records Administration); Languages & Literature; Law; Management; Manufacturing & Process Technologies; Marine Biology; Material Sciences & Technologies; Mathematical Sciences; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Medical Microbiology; Medical Virology; Mental Health & Substance Abuse; Metallurgical Engineering; Microbiology; Mining Engineering; Molecular & Cell Biology; Morphology; Natural Sciences; Neuroscience; Nuclear Engineering; Nursing Science; Nutrition; Operations research; Orthopaedics; Performing Arts; Pharmacology; Photography; Physical Chemistry; Physical Geography; Physics; Physiology; Plant Biotechnology; Plant Production; Political Sciences; Political Sciences & Public Policy; Polymer Science; Psychology; Public Health; Public Management & Administration; Public Relations; Quality Management; Quantity Surveying; R & D Psychology; Research Management with Mathematics; Research Management, Research Support & Administration; Respiratory Diseases; Rural Development; Science Education; Science Journalism; Social Science; Social Work; Sociology; Soil & Water Sciences; Space & Earth Science; Sports Medicine; Statistics; Statistics & Probability; Surgery; Sustainable Development; Theology; Theoretical & Condensed Matter Physics; Town & Regional Planning; Toxicology; Trauma; Veterinary Science; Virology; Zoology

KwaZulu-Natal

Agricultural Economics; Agriculture; Agrometereology; Analytical Chemistry; Animal Production; Animal Science; Anthropology; Applied Mathematics; Archaeology; Artificial Intelligence; Astronomy; Atmospheric Science & Meteorology; Biochemistry; Bio-engineering; Biological Sciences; Biology; Biotechnology; Botany; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Communication & Media Studies; Computer Engineering; Computer Hardware; Computer Multimedia Systems; Computer Programming; Computer Science; Cultural Studies; Dental Sciences; Development Studies; Earth Science; Ecology; Ecology & Environmental Science; Education; Electrical Engineering; Electronic Engineering; Energy; Engineering Management; Environmental Engineering; Environmental Health; Environmental Studies; Epidemiology; Fisheries; Food Sciences & Technology; Forest Science; Fresh Water Biology & Limnology; Genetics; Geochemistry; Geographic Information Science; Geology; Geophysics; Geospace Physics; Haematology; Health; Health Economics; Health Informatics; Health Promotion; Health Promotion & Disease Prevention; Health Systems Research; Horticulture; Hydrology; Industrial Biotechnology; Industrial Engineering; Industrial Psychology & Sociology; Infectious Diseases; Information & Computer Sciences; Information & Library Science; Information Systems & Technologies; Inorganic Chemistry; IT Graphic Design; Languages & Literature; Linguistics; Management; Marine Biology; Material Sciences & Technologies; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Medical Microbiology; Medical Technologies; Medical Virology; Microbiology; Molecular & Cell Biology; Nutrition; Obstetrics & Maternal Health; Organic Chemistry; Pharmacology; Physical Chemistry; Physics; Physiology; Plant Biotechnology; Plant Production; Political Sciences & Public Policy; Psychology; Public Health; Public Management & Administration; Rehabilitation Medicine; Research Management with Mathematics; Research Management, Research Support & Administration; Respiratory Diseases; Social Science; Social Work ; Sociology; Soil & Water Sciences; Space & Earth Science; Sports Science; Statistics; Statistics & Probability; Sustainable Development; Toxicology; Veterinary Microbiology; Veterinary Science; Virology; Zoology

Limpopo

Agricultural Economics; Agricultural Engineering; Agriculture; Agrometereology; Analytical Chemistry; Animal Diseases; Animal Parasitology; Animal Production; Animal Science; Anthropology; Biochemistry; Biology; Biotechnology; Botany; Cardiovascular Diseases; Chemical Engineering; Communication & Media Studies ; Computer Science; Development Studies; Ecology & Environmental Science; Education; Electronics Engineering; Environmental Studies; Food Sciences & Technology; Forest Science; Fresh Water Biology & Limnology; Game Ranching & Farming; Geology; Geophysics; Horticulture; Human Geography; Hydrology; Industrial Psychology & Sociology; Information & Computer Sciences; Information & Library Science; Information Systems & Technology; Information Technology; Inorganic Chemistry; International Relations; Invertebrate Taxonomy; Knowledge Management (Records Administration); Library Services; Limnology; Linguistics; Macro-Invertebrates; Material Sciences & Technologies; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Microbiology; Molecular & Cell Biology; Nutrition; Nutrition & Metabolism; Organic Chemistry; Parasitology; Physical Chemistry; Physical Geography; Physics; Physiology; Plant Production; Psychology; Public Health; Research Management, Research Support & Administration; Rural Development; Science Education; Social Science; Social Work; Sociology; Soil & Water Sciences; Sports & Recreational Arts; Sports Science; Statistics & Probability; Taxonomy; Theoretical & Condensed Matter Physics; Town & Regional Planning; Veterinary Nursing; Zoology

Mpumalanga

African Languages; Agricultural Economics; Biology; Education; Food Sciences & Technology; Food Technology; Information Communication Technology; Microbiology; Physical Geography; Plant Production; Research Management, Research Support & Administration; Zoology

Northern Cape

Analytical Chemistry; Applied Mathematics; Botany; Computer Programming; Computer Science; Ecology; Ecology & Environmental Science; Information Systems; Inorganic Chemistry; Microbiology; Organic Chemistry; Polymer Science; Science Education; Statistics & Probability; Zoology

North West

Agricultural Management; Agricultural Sciences; Astronomy; Atomic, Molecular & Nuclear Physics; Biochemistry; Biological Sciences; Biostatistics; Biotechnology; Cardiovascular Diseases; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Communication & Media Studies; Construction Industry & Building; Demography; Diabetology; Dietetics; Ecology & Environmental Science; Education; Epidemiology; Food Sciences & Technology; Forest Science; Fresh Water Biology & Limnology; Genetics; Health; Health Promotion & Disease Prevention; Health Systems Research; Health Technology; Home Economics; Horticulture; Information Systems & Technologies; Management; Manufacturing & Process Technologies; Marine Biology; Mathematical Sciences; Microbiology; Molecular & Cell Biology; Neuroscience; Nursing Science; Nutrition; Nutrition & Metabolism; Pharmacology; Physics; Physiology; Plant Production; Psychology; Public Health; Public Management & Administration; Research Management, Research Support & Administration; Social Sciences; Social Work; Sociology; Soil & Water Sciences; Statistics

Western Cape

Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering; Agricultural Engineering; Agricultural Management; Agriculture; Anaesthesia & Pain Management; Analytical Chemistry; Anatomical Sciences; Animal Production; Anthropology; Applied Mathematics; Archaeology; Astronomy; Atmospheric Science & Meteorology; Biochemistry; Bio-engineering; Biological Sciences; Biology; Biomedical Technology; Biophysics; Biostatistics; Biotechnology; Botany; Cardiovascular diseases; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Communication & Media Studies; Computer Programming; Computer Science; Computer Software; Dermatology; Development Studies; Diabetology; Ecology; Ecology & Environmental Science; Education; Electrical Engineering; Electronic Engineering; Embryology & Fetal Development; Endocrinology; Energy; Energy Efficiency; Engineering; Engineering Management; Engineering Sciences; Environmental Engineering; Environmental Health; Environmental Studies; Epidemiology; Food Sciences & Technology; Forensic Sciences; Fresh Water Biology & Limnology; Genetics; Geochemistry; Geology; Geospace Physics; Haematology; Health Economics; Health Informatics; Health Promotion; Health Promotion & Disease Prevention; Health Systems Research; Health Technology; Historical Studies; Horticulture; Human Geography; Hydrology; Immunology; Industrial Biotechnology; Industrial Engineering; Industrial Psychology & Sociology; Infectious Diseases; Information & Computer Sciences; Information & Library Science; Information Systems; Information Systems & Technology; Inorganic Chemistry; Knowledge Management (Records Administration); Management; Manufacturing & Process Technologies; Marine Biology; Material Sciences & Technologies; Mechanical Engineering; Medical Biotechnology; Medical Virology; Metallurgical Engineering; Microbiology; Molecular & Cell Biology; Morphology; Musicology; Natural Sciences; Neuroscience; Nutrition ; Nutrition & Metabolism; Oceanology; Organic Chemistry; Paediatrics & Child Health; Paleontology; Particle & Plasma Physics; Pharmacology; Phenomenological Physics; Physical Geography; Physics ; Physiology; Plant Biotechnology; Plant Production; Political Sciences; Psychology; Public Health; Public Management & Administration; Quality Management; R & D Psychology; Research Management, Research Support & Administration; Respiratory Diseases; Rural Development; Science Education; Science Journalism; Social Science; Social Work; Sociology; Soil & Water Sciences; Space & Earth Science; Sports & Recreational Arts; Sports Medicine; Sports Science; Statistics; Statistics & Probability; Surgery; Sustainable Development; Theoretical & Condensed Matter Physics; Toxicology; Veterinary Science; Virology; Zoology

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

  • Provide bachelors graduates with work experience, while pursuing part-time honours studies, within the broader Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) disciplines, as well as the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS);
  • Establish a pool of skilled honours graduates for the private and public sector, including universities and research institutions;
  • Effect transformation in the proportional representation of honours graduates from designated groups viz. black, female, financially needy and persons with disabilities; and
  • Support postgraduate training to meet the specific needs of the country in partnership with the higher education system and industry.

Important Timelines for the Call for Applications for Graduate Interns

Activity

Completion date

Publish call for applications for the 2021 academic year

April 2020

Students submission cut-off dates

Set by Universities

University DA validation of eligible honours applications

01 September 2020

University review using NRF scorecard for honours applications

Set by Universities

University DA submits list of students accepted into an honours programmes, with final undergraduate marks to the NRF

18 December 2020

Mentors at host institutions access CV, interview and shortlist applicants

15 January 2021

Host institution DA submits consolidated list of nominated interns to the NRF for approval

18 January 2021

Host institution appointment of approved interns and NRF bursary award

29 January 2021 (for interns commencing on 01 February) and 26 February 2021 (for interns commencing on 01 March)

NRF Contact Details

For technical enquiries relating to the NRF Online Submission System, please contact the Support Desk (Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 to16h30) on: Tel: 012 481-4202 or E-mail: supportdesk@nrf.ac.za.

For any other programme related enquiries refer to the contact people in the table below:

Query

Contact Person

Contact Details 

  • CSD Registration;
  • Allocation of internships to Host Institutions;
  • Approving of Internships for students;
  • Monitoring and evaluation.

Mr Sello Raseruthe

Telephone: 012 481 4388
E-mail: sello.raseruthe@nrf.ac.za

  • Monthly attendance registers
  • General inquiries

Ms Kgomotso Mthimunye

Telephone: 012 481 4016
Email: kgomotso.mthimunye@nrf.ac.za

  • Institutional claims for interns stipends; and
  • Payment of tuition fees

Ms Mapula Kekana

Telephone: 012 481 4049
Email: mapula.kekana@nrf.ac.za

 


 

FoodBev SETA: Research and Innovation (Doctorate and Masters) Bursary Programme

The Food and Beverages Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority has developed the Research Bursary Programme for unemployed people in response to the research and development needs of the sector. The bursary programme is designed to develop critical skills needed to gather relevant research that has a positive impact on the sector. The Research Bursary Programme is available to Masters Students and PhD Students.

FoodBev SETA Bursary Application Form

FoodBev SETA Bursary Advert

Masters Students:

  • Student(s) who have been accepted or are registered full time at either a Higher Learning Institution or a Public Institution based in South Africa.

PhD Students:

  • Student(s) who are registered in a Doctoral programme, and whose research proposal has been accepted and approved by the authorisation body of a participating university.

Eligibility:

  • Must be RSA citizens.
  • Students form previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Students with disabilities.

Funding Values:

  • Masters R120,000
  • PHD R150,000

The application window will open on the 10 January 2020 and close on 31 January 2020. FoodBev SETA will attempt to ensure that feedback is provided timeously. However, if you have not heard anything from FoodBev SETA by 20th March 2020, consider your application as unsuccessful.

NB: FoodBev SETA reserves the right to determine the number of bursary allocation for the academic year based on the available budget. Applications will be approved by FoodBev SETA Accounting Authority (Board)

Further enquiries can be addressed to the following officials:

APPLICATION FORMS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CAN BE EMAILED TO: researchbursary@foodbev.co.za 

OR COURIERED TO:

Busisiwe Ngatsane
FoodBev SETA
13 Autumn Street
Rivonia
2128


 

DAAD In-Region PhD Scholarship Programme at AIMS South Africa

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), as a publicly funded, self governing organisation of the institutions of higher education in Germany, promotes international academic exchange as well as educational co-operation with developing countries through a variety of funding and scholarship programmes.

As part of the “In-Region Scholarship Progamme” DAAD offers scholarships for PhD studies. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and is aimed at university staff in the first line, without neglecting the public sector demand of academically trained personnel.

The target group for scholarships are postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) with a Master’s degree who want to pursue PhD courses in South Africa (In-Region scholarships). It has been agreed upon that DAAD cooperates with AIMS by offering up to six In-Region Scholarships for PhD studies in the field of Mathematical Sciences. Students although registered at UWC, UCT or Stellenbosch University will need to be affiliated to AIMS South Africa either through co-supervision or research collaboration. Students will be required to spend some time at AIMS South Africa throughout their studies.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://aims.ac.za/2019/09/06/applications-now-open-daad-in-region-phd-scholarship-programme-at-aims-south-africa/

Closing date: CLOSED


 

Grahamstown Foundation Bursaries 2021

The following are now open: 1x Hons award and 1x MST award for 2021.

.......

Louis Lochee Bayne Bursary | R30 000 | 1 year

Available to students entering a Masters degree year at Rhodes University in any field of the Creative Arts. Their Honours and undergraduate qualifications may have been awarded by any University. The award is based on aptitude and academic ability and financial need. 

Louis Lochee Bayne Application Form 2020

.......

Grahamstown Foundation Bursary  | R25 000 | 1 year

For Honours study in any Arts related field - including Drama, Visual Art, Music, Photography, Digital Arts or Creative Writing. Applications from candidates in fields not specified will be considered, provided they are in the broad field of the performing or visual arts or literature.

Candidates must:

  • Be accepted and registered as a full-time Honours candidate at Rhodes University for study in any Arts-related field. Thier undergraduate qualification may have been awarded by any University.
  • Demonstrate academic ability based on the results of their undergraduate degree.
  • Supply a motivation outlining how they intend using thier qualification for further the creative industries or contribute to the enhancement of the arts in South Africa.
  • Be a citizen of or permanent resident in South Africa.

.......

Requirements:

  • Provide a covering letter
  • Application form attached is only required for the Louis Lochee Bayne Bursary.
  • For the GHT Foundation Bursary, they require the motivation as stated above.
  • Please submit the relevant supporting documentation no later than 18 October 2020 to pgfunding@ru.ac.za  Late applications will not be considered.

 

2021 SANSA Bursaries

SANSA Bursaries have reopened on Monday 23 September and will close on Sunday 29 September 2020, https://www.sansa.org.za/bursaries/  

NB If you applied before 15 September 2019 @ 12am and received a notification (an e-mail) verifying your application, please do not reapply. You are welcome to confirm submission by e-mailing grants@sansa.org.za


 

Department of Water and Sanitation bursary

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) have established a Learning Academy, whose aim it is to help students complete their tertiary students within the water and sanitation field, which is a scarce skills sector in the country.

FIELDS OF STUDY: Honours in : Hydrology (BSc (Hons)); Geohydrology (BSc (Hons)); Environmental Management (BSc (Hons)); Project Management (BSc (Hons)); Environmental Sciences (BSc (Hons)); Environmental and Water Sciences (BSc (Hons))

Information pertaining to the Department of Water and Sanitation external bursary can be found on the web page http://www.dws.gov.za/LearningA

APPLICATION PROCESS: Read the details at the web link above, as well as the instructions on the downloadable application form, which can be found at: Department of Water and Sanitation Bursary Application Form (.pdf)

Closing Date: CLOSED

 

 


 

Canon Collins South Africa Postgraduate Scholarships

Apply now! Canon Collins seeks to support exceptional individuals who are committed to #SocialJustice in Southern Africa and for whom a postgraduate qualification is an essential tool in working to create an open and just society. More info: http://bit.ly/CanColl2019 

Canon Collins South Africa Scholarships Guidelines 2020

Deadline: CLOSED

canoncollins.org.uk

*No Call for 2021 due to Covid-19


 

HWSETA Bursaries 2019/2020

Postgraduate Research Bursary Programme

Current Honours in Psychology, who intend progressing to Clinical Psychology in 2020, for example.

Closing date: CLOSED

HWSETA PG Bursary Application Form 2019/2020

Call for Applications - HWSETA PG Bursary Programme 2019/2020

The Health and Welfare SETA, invite applications from registered employed (part-time), and unemployed (full-time) South African students pursuing Postgraduate Diploma/Honours/B-Tech, M-Tech/Masters, D-Tech/Doctoral and Post-Doctoral studies at South African universities and other accredited higher education and training institutions.

While other areas of study within the sector will be considered; preference will be given to majors / streams and research focus that fall within the following priority areas:

  • Psychology focus – Counselling, Clinical, Forensic, Educational, and Community,
  • Veterinary Sciences, Marine Aquaculture and Marine biology
  • Nursing Sciences focus – Nursing Education, Health Professions Education, Mental Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Health, Community Health Nursing, Rural Health, and Primary Health Care;
  • Social Work focus – Social Health Care, Occupational Social Work and Social Work (in Forensic Practice); Clinical Social Work, Child Protection Law and Play Therapy.
  • Public Health focus - Clinical Epidemiology, Health Economics, Health Systems (Policy, Planning & Management), Medical Informatics, eHealth, Telemedicine, Biostatistics, Bioethics and Health Law (Medical Law);
  • Mental Health focus – Forensic Mental health, Child-Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry, Public Mental Health and Community Psychiatry,
  • Health sciences focus - Radiography, Audiology, Speech Language Therapy, Pharmacy, Optometry, Dentistry, and Physiotherapy,
  • Medical Sociology, Environmental Sociology, Demography and Population studies;
  • Environmental Health/Biology/Chemistry and Occupational Health and Safety;
  • Social Welfare focus - Child and Youth Care, Social Services and Development, Poverty and Inequality, Disability care - Rehabilitation and Management,

A special consideration will be given to Honours students undertaking programmes, which will lead to scarce skills specializations, professional registration and licensing.

Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application process: Interested students must complete an HWSETA postgraduate bursary application form, which is accessible from the HWSETA website (www.hwseta.org.za), within the expression of interest tab, and submit (in single pdf file - max 10MB), no later than 31 July 2019.

The application must include a proof of registration (a university stamped copy), draft research proposal (where applicable), motivation letter (1 page), required proposed budget (itemised) to complete the research project and a clear certified copy of the South African Identify Document.

Applications must be submitted via email to: rimepg@hwseta.org.za.

Enquiries may be directed to Dr Sipho Buthelezi at siphob@hwseta.org.za.


 

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Bursary awards 2020

Funding to study at Rhodes  is limited to Ichthyology/Fisheries Sciences

DAFF Bursary Advert 2020 (Please note Point 14)

DAFF Application Form


 

MRC Scholarship

The Collaboration for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Public Health in Africa (CEBHA+), invites applications for three doctoral students to apply for a 3-year scholarship.

CEBHA+ CSA PhD Scholarship - Application Form

Please note eligibility, criteria and further details: CEBHA+ CSA PhD Scholarship - Call for Applications

Closing date: CLOSED

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria should please submit the following documents.

  • Completed application form
  • Copy of Passport/ID
  • Full CV
  • Motivational letter outlining relevant research experience
  • Proof of registration from doctoral candidate’s university (if applicable)
  • Summary of intended doctoral research

Please note:  Incomplete applications will not be considered


 

SASOL Agriculture Trust

Students are invited to apply for bursaries from the SASOL Agriculture Trust to further their postgraduate studies in an agricultural or related field of study.

The salient conditions in respect of these bursaries are as follows:

  • Students must be South African citizens.
  • Students must study fulltime at an acceptable university.
  • Bursaries will only be awarded for postgraduate studies.
  • Fields of study must be relevant to the South African agricultural industry and must conform to the objectives of the Trust.
  • Topics for student theses must be approved by the Trustees of the Trust.
  • A curriculum vitae, full past study particulars, a short summary of his/her intended thesis and an ID copy of each applicant are required.
  • A nominated mentor for the study programme, together with the university where the studies are to be undertaken, have to be approved by the Trustees of the Trust.
  • Students will be expected to work in the South African agricultural industry for a period equal to the period for which a bursary is awarded.
  • Annual bursary amounts will be determined by the Trust each year.
  • The closing date for bursary applications is 31 January of every year.

For full details and copies of the bursary application documents, please contact Audra du Plessis at L&L Agricultural Services, Administrators to the SASOL Agriculture Trust, on the above contact details.


 

Call for Applications for DAAD ‘in Country’ PhD Scholarships to study Biochemistry/Microbiology at Rhodes University

DAAD is offering three-year PhD scholarships for full-time study towards the PhD degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology at Rhodes University starting February 2020. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). A maximum of 5 scholarships are available for admission in 2020. The scholarships cover costs associated with the degree and include a monthly stipend of 500 Euro.

Eligibility

  • Citizens of a sub-Saharan country (excluding South Africa);
  • MSc degree (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology or a related science completed not more than 6 years ago;
  • Good working knowledge of English;
  • Strong motivation and commitment.

Applications
Please submit the following documentation as a single PDF file

  1. Letter of motivation (explaining your interest in Biochemistry/Microbiology and why you wish to do a PhD. Maximum 1 page);
  2. CV using the template found here: https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/en/cv/compose 
  3. Certified copy of academic transcript/degree certificates;
  4. Reference letters from 2 academic references;
  5. Passport/ID as proof of citizenship.

Please email the above documents as a single PDF file to pgfunding@ru.ac.za by 17:00 on Tuesday 31st July. Please name the file ‘DAAD-Your name’.

Female applicants and applicants from less privileged backgrounds are encouraged to participate in the programme

Queries may be addressed to Prof Adrienne Edkins on a.edkins@ru.ac.za

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email with further instructions. If you do not hear from us by 31 August 2018, you should assume that your application was not successful.

To combine PDF documents – see this website https://smallpdf.com/merge-pdf


 

South African Cultural Observatory - Scholarship 

The South African Cultural Observatory – a project of the Department of Arts & Culture, hosted by Nelson Mandela University in partnership with Rhodes University and the University of Fort Hare – has opened its scholarship and bursary programme applications.

Students wishing to apply for a scholarship can submit their information on our website at: https://www.southafricanculturalobservatory.co.za/scholarship-application

Closing Date: CLOSED

SA Cultural Observatory Scholarship Bursary Programme


 

Accenture (SA) Education Trust

Closing date: CLOSED

Scholarship Information Sheet
Scholarships available for 2nd – 4th year/Honours Of full-time study at a tertiary institution

Applications will only be considered from students who major in one of the following disciplines:

Degree Courses

Tertiary Institutions

BSc in Computer Science + Honours BCom or BSc in Informatics, BIT Information Systems + Honor’s
or
BEng:
Electrical (Light Current) Electronic
Information Industrial

University of Cape Town
University of the Western Cape Rhodes University
University of Pretoria
University of Johannesburg University of the Witwatersrand

Who may apply?

  • Applicants must be South African citizens.
  • Awards will be judged in accordance with significant financial need and academic ability

Evidence of family income will be required.

What does the scholarship cover?

  • The full cost of the tuition fees, registration fees and examination fees.
  • The full cost of residence fees and meals. For students living in a self-catering residence, a meal allowance will be provided.
  • A book allowance to cover the cost of prescribed books only.
  • A laptop computer.

The following criteria and conditions apply:

  • Applicable for 2nd to 4th years of study, including Honours level. Please note that the Education Trust does not sponsor first year students.
  • Renewable annually, provided the following criteria are met:
    • consistent satisfactory academic performance;
    • demonstrable leadership qualities and participation in extra-mural activities;
    • Participation in activities which benefit others.

Application for an Accenture scholarship:

The Accenture (SA) Education Trust, P O Box 1587, Kelvin, 2054 OR email: thandeka.p.goniwe@accenture.comor download the application form from the website:

http://careers.accenture.com/Microsites/sa-graduate/programmes/Pages/scholarship-programme.aspx

 Accenture Scholarship Application Form

  • Please include a copy of your CV.
  • Please include certified copies of: your ID document; your academic transcripts; and proof of parents’/guardian’s earnings. Please do not send any original documents (other than the application form), as we cannot return these to you.

The Laura Bassi Scholarship

The Laura Bassi Scholarship was established by Editing Press in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed, within their disciplines. The scholarships are open to every discipline and are awarded thrice per annum: December, April, and August. All currently enrolled master’s and doctoral candidates are eligible to apply, as are academics in the first five years of their employment. There are no institutional, departmental, or national restrictions.

Deadline: 
Spring 2020

  • Deadline: CLOSED
  • Results: CLOSED


How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a completed application form along with their CV using the application portal on the Editing Press website by the relevant deadline. For more information about the Scholarship, including the application form, previous awardees, and a brief description of the remarkable figure of Laura Bassi, see: https://editing.press/bassi


 

For further information please contact:

Postgraduate Funding
Tel: (046) 603 8755
email: pgfunding@ru.ac.za

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