1. IDC BURSARIES
COMPANY INFORMATION:
Established in 1940, we are a national development finance institution set up to promote economic growth and industrial development. We are owned by the South African government under the supervision of the Economic Development ministry.
BURSARY INFORMATION:
Fields of study in which bursaries are awarded have to be directly related to industry, and will only include the following:
- Engineering:
BSc Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Mining, Metallurgy, Civil, Analytical Chemistry and Geology. (Technikon level leading to B. Tech). - Applied Commercial Sciences:
Bcom (Accountancy CA), Bcom Financial Mathematics, Information Systems, Information Technology and Computer Science, Investment Management, Agriculture, Environmental Science and Logistics.
BURSARY ELIGIBILITY:
South African citizens residing in the Republic of South Africa and who qualify for admission to a University or Technikon, or who have already passed one or more years at a University or Technikon and are not studying with the aid of an employer or bursary. Technikon or University students who have already successfully completed one or more years will be considered on their Grade 12 and most recent academic results.
BURSARY CLOSING DATE:
Please see bursary information pack here
2. CSDA BURSARIES
The Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA) at the University of Johannesburg has embarked on a national poverty and disability study. Supported by AusAID, the study includes bursaries for two students to study at the Masters or Doctoral level.
We are thus seeking top-class students worthy of these prestigious bursaries to participate in the research and register for their postgraduate degrees. Eligible students will have to complete their postgraduate research in a field related to the broad theme of poverty and disability.
The bursaries include sponsorship of fees and an opportunity to work on the research project as a research assistant.
Studies to commence in the 2nd semester of 2011 or beginning 2012.
To apply for the bursaries please send the following information to Lauren Graham:
- A motivation for why you think you are a good candidate for the bursary
- A short outline of your proposed research
- Your CV
- Academic record
- At least 2 academic references
While non-disabled applicants will be considered strong preference will be given to suitably qualified disabled applicants. Applications from countries in Africa will also be welcomed.
Closing date: 30 June 2011