Postgraduate Funding Opportunities
Studying beyond a degree is can be a positive investment in your future and there are many benefits that come with this choice. These include gaining specialised knowledge, further developing your knowledge and understanding of a field, and in some cases, it may open you up to more employment opportunities. Here is a list of some sources of postgraduate funding.
University Merit Awards
In line with the goal to increase their research output, a number of universities offer postgraduate merit awards to students who intend to pursue postgraduate study. The funding usually comes in the form of a scholarship that is dependent on some criteria such as tutoring for the university or having a specified eligibility. Wits University for instance offers Postgraduate University Merit Awards that cover tuition fees and a stipend.
The closing date for this is
October 31.
AFDA Postgraduate Honours Development Bursary South Africa 2017 – 2018
ABOUT THE Bursary
The Afda Postgraduate Honours Development Bursary is intended for students who wish to study towards a Postgraduate BA Honours qualification in Motion Pictures.
The Bursary will cover the tuition fees of the course for one full year of study.
Bursary recipients will be required to sign two documents: a Bursary offer letter and a Spirit of Agreement, which means that students must work back the Bursary for one year on completion of their studies.
Apply for your “Postgraduate Bachelor of Arts” qualification online at: www.afda.co.za/apply
September 30
annually.
Economic Research Southern Africa Postgraduate Scholarship South Africa 2017 – 2018
ABOUT THE Bursary
The Economic Research Southern Africa (Ersa) is a research programme funded by the National Treasury of South Africa.
ABOUT THE Bursary
Ersa scholarships are intended for Postgraduate or Masters studies in Economics. 10 scholarships are awarded each year to the value of R80 000.
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
• South African citizen • Obtained a minimum average of 70% in degree preceding this scholarship application
• Proved academic excellence in economic studies
• Enrolled to study towards a master’s degree in economics
*Preference will be given to students from designated groups.
Applications must be emailed to: scholarships@econrsa.org
(with the words “The Ersa scholarship programme” in the subject line and marked for the attention of: Ms Yoemna Mosaval).
Please include the following items in your application pack:
• Full academic transcript for entire period of study at university (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance to study at a university within South Africa
• Intended study programme details
• Essay briefly outlining your intended direction of research and why you should be awarded the scholarship (300 – 500 words)
• Curriculum Vitae
If you would like more information on the application process, please visit www.econrsa.org/ application-procedure
December 31
SMIT Amandla Marine Bursary South Africa 2017 – 2018
Smit Amandla Marine are a specialist marine solutions provider company in Southern Africa. Smit Amandla Marine will be awarding Bursaryies to students studying towards marine-related qualifications at university or a university of technology.
ABOUT THE Bursary
Bursaryies will be awarded within the following fields of study:
• Marine Engineering • Maritime Studies
• Electrical Engineering (students currently in first year upwards — Bursaryies will from second year upwards)
• Oceanography/Climatology (Bursaryies will be awarded for honours or master’s levels).
The Bursary will cover the following expenses: tuition fees (in full), as well as prescribed textbooks and accommodation at the discretion of Smit Amandla Marine (depending on personal and financial circumstances).
On completion of their studies, Bursary recipients may be required to take up employment with Smit Amandla Marine, based on the discretion of the company and operational requirements.
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
• South African citizen • Completed matric
• Obtained a minimum of level 50%-60% for English, science and mathematics in matric
• Do not have any other Bursary awards for the upcoming year of study
• Electrical Engineering and Oceanography/ Climatology students must be currently enrolled in their studies
• Marine Engineering students must have been provisionally accepted to study at CPUT
• Maritime Economics/Studies students must have been provisionally accepted to study at CPUT or DUT
Students who meet the minimum qualifying criteria can apply via email to: careers.smitamandla@smit.com
(please include the words: “2017 Bursary Selection Committee” in the email subject line).
October 7 annually.
For any Bursary queries, please contact Smit Amandla Marine:
Tel: 021 507 5777/ 044 695 0390/ 031 274 1100
Email: careers.smitamandla@ smit.com
Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Bursary South Africa 2017 – 2018
ABOUT THE Bursary
The Gauteng department of roads and transport is responsible for providing residents with suitable transport systems and road infrastructure, that are safe and accessible for all.
ABOUT THE Bursary
Bursaryies will be awarded within the following fields of study:
• Accounting/Auditing (BCom) • Bachelor of Law
• Civil Engineering (BEng/BSc/ BTech)
• Environmental Studies (BSc) • Geography (BSc) • Information Systems (BSc) • Land Surveying (BTech)
• Real Estate (BCom)
• Town and Regional Planning (BSc)
• Transport Economics (BCom). The Bursary only covers the following expenses: registration, tuition, examination fees, meals, accommodation and prescribed material.
Please make sure that you meet