UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN BURSARY AND LOAN OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY FOR 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: Email Address: (021) 650 3545 [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 UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS 1 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 2 UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS 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. 2. 3. 4. You must be in financial need as determined by the national means test eligibility assessment You must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident You must be applying for your first approved course of study 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. Their closing dates and conditions are publicised on notice boards in the academic and residence buildings. UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS 2. Vice-Chancellor's scholarships: These scholarships are across Faculties and reward academic excellence in the matriculation exam and no application is required by school leavers. 3. Achievement scholarships: These are awards based on developing partnerships with particular school groups or schools in a geographical area. Applicants from these partner schools will be considered for these scholarships should they meet the criteria. No application is required. 4. 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. No application is required for these scholarships as applicants will automatically be considered should they meet the conditions of the scholarship. 5. Named Entrance Scholarships: The University has a number of named entrance scholarships. Each has specific conditions which may be certain matriculation subjects, courses of study or home town. No application is required for these scholarships as applicants will automatically be considered should they meet the conditions of the scholarship. 6. December Scholarships: The University has a number of scholarships for those who perform meritoriously in the end of year examinations at University. They range in value and in length of tenure. No application is required. 7. Sports Scholarships: The University has established a number of sports scholarships, which are available to new first year students who have represented their country at national school level. To apply, send your sports 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. 3 4 UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS 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. UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS 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 Huguenot Hyman Liberman UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS 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 5 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 ATW 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 Association of Black Alumni Bursary Aubrey Gilbert Schwartz Bernard & Rita Brodie Bernard Marchand 6 UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS 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 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 Harry Francis Higgs Heimbold Foundation Heneck Family Foundation Bursary Henry W Nash Herbert Stanfield Dyer UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS 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 Louis Epstein Endowment Ma-Re Two Oceans Aquarium Bursary Maie Benjamin 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 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation R D Lambert R F R Day R Heller R R Spiegel Bursary Rae & Judah Schaverien Reed Elsevier 7 8 UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS 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 Schroder Foundation Sea Point Rotary Club Sheila Van Der Horst Bursary Sigrid Rausing Trust Sir Simon Robertson Opera Smith & Nephew SmithKline Beecham 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 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. AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 9 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: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) All Faculties Commerce Engineering & the Built Environment and Science Health Sciences Humanities Law Page 10 14 16 21 21 22 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 or subject 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. 10 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS ALL FACULTIES Accenture (SA) Education Trust Full cost tuition, residence, meals, laptop Renewable The Accenture (SA) Education Trust P O Box 1587 Kelvin 2054 Download application for from our website: //careers3.accenture.com/Careers/SouthAfri ca/Graduate-Joiners/Accenture-EducationTrust/default.htm 1 March - 31 August BSc or BCom Informatics or Information Systems + Honours, BCom or BSc in Information Technology + Honours; BSc in Computer Science + Honours; BEng or BSc (Eng) in Computer, Electrical, Electronic (Information, Industrial) 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 students onward Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship Variable Visit our website and download Application form. www.allangrayorbis.org or contact our office E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 021 481 5400 Fax: 086 576 9868 Grade 12 Applicants: 30 April 1st Year University Applicants: 31 August Commerce, Engineering, Humanities (only majors in Politics, Philosophy, Economics), 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. Association for Educational Transformation (ASSET) Variable 1 year, renewable. Contact: The Secretary E-mail: [email protected] Tel:021- 685 1025 Fax:021-685 2501 Address applications to ASSET, 5 Long Street, Mowbray, 7700 31 October All disciplines (excluding Ballet and Theology) SA citizens only. Living in the Western Cape. Matriculants entering first year of study. The Elaine Forsyth Memorial Trust Variable 1 year, renewable. Students required to look through Bursary Booklet to see if they qualify and may apply/request a form from: Apply: Nedgroup Trusts P O Box 86 Cape Town 8000 Contact: Natalie Sissing Email: [email protected] Tel: 021 416 6258 Fax: 021 416 8924 31 July Any degree Undergraduate students only. The Louise & Nellie Herman 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 31 July Any degree SA citizens of Jewish faith. All years. AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 11 Agar Hamilton Bursary Variable 1 year, renewable annually. 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 St Leger Bursary Variable 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 Any degree G T Searle Variable Contact: Natalie Sissing Tel: (021) 416 6258 Fax: (021) 416 9952 Email: [email protected] 31 July Any degree or diploma. Preference given to students from the Mossel Bay, George, Great Brak and Knysna regions. Only for undergraduates. 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 Open 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 12 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS subsequent university results must also be furnished. Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Scholarship Full tuition, residence and books. Annually renewable Apply: www.careerwise.co.za Contact: Monique Adams Email: [email protected] Tel: 011 484 7505 Fax: 086 602 8983 31 May All undergraduate degrees WitsGold Scholarship Full Bursary Annually renewable Apply: www.careerwise.co.za Contact: Paul Vuma [email protected] Tel: 011 484 7505 Fax: 086 604 9168 31 May RSA 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. 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 Pear Buyeye 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, B Bus Sc, Commercial LLB, BSc Actuarial Science and related disciplines, BSc Engineering, All Computer Science and IT degrees. Commerce (Accounting, Business Economics, Economics, Investments, Finance), Actuarial Science, Business Science, Mathematics, Engineering, IT, 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 2015. Investec Bank CSI - Studietrust Bursary R75 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 Investec, name, AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 13 surname, postal address and postal code to 31022 Contact: Ms Pear Buyeye 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, B Bus Sc, 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 2015. 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. 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 Sasol Bursary Full Bursary 4 years max Visit www.sasolbursaries.com all applications is online Contact: Megan James E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 011 344 2648 Fax: 011 522 8957 28 February Engineering, Commerce and Science 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 14 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS Fax: 086 768 1292 Closing date for online applications: 30 September Closing date for 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. South African citizens and full time students only. All years These Numbers Have Faces Variable Renewable All areas of Study Students must be 25 years old or younger Closing September 2014 Visit www.thesenumbers.org/aply-sa Unilever Finance Bursary for Honours Variable Contact: Unilever Bursary Team Email: [email protected] Tel: 031 570 2000 Applications will open on June 2013 and close in August 2013 B.Com Honours Accounting/Finance & B.Sc/B.Eng 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. COMMERCE Argility Bursray Variable One 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 0000 tuition, R44 000 Accom, Total R85 000 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 120 000 1 year, renewable Online application: www.studietrust.org.za AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 15 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 Pear Buyeye 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 South African citizens in full time study only from a previously disadvantaged background. 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. Contact: Lushane Abrahams Email: [email protected] Tel: 0861 CALL DT (2255 38) Online Applications only: www.deloitte.com/za - click on careers, then Audit Graduates. Applications open to all years of study. BCom/BBusSc/Conversion Course/PGDA: Leading to (CA) SA qualification. Accounting; Auditing; Management Accounting & Finance; Tax Successful candidates are required to complete a 3 year training contract with Deloitte after successfully completing PGDA. Ernest & Young Bursray Full, partial and Merit bursaries available 1 year renewable, subject to academic progress Apply online at 222.ey.com/za/careers Contact: Leanne Aitken Email: [email protected] Tel: 021 443 0265 30 September BCom Accounting CA (SA) Successful candidates will complete a three year Training Contract with Ernest and Young on the completion of their postgraduate study KPMG Bursary Programme Value Variable Tenure: Variable To apply for a bursary, you will need to apply for a training contract on our website www.joinkpmg.co.za Contact: Cindy Long Email: [email protected] Tel: 021 408 7000 No Closing Date Commerce: BCom (CA Specialisation), BBus Sci (CA stream) Candidate must be studying a SAICA recognised degree full time, successfully complete the recruitment process and meet our minimum required academic results. Mazars Bursary up to R60,000. 1 year renewable, subject to academic performance. Online Applications only: www.mazars.co.za Contact: Nicola Grammenopoulos [email protected] Tel: 021 818 5079 30 September BBusSc (CA Specialisation), BCom Acounting (CA stream), PGDA, Accounting conversion course, Accounting and Auditing Candidates who receive a Mazars bursary will be expected to complete their 3 years SAICA articles at the firm on completion of their studies. 16 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS Old Mutual Accounting and Actuarial Science Bursary All tuition, Accommodation with meals, General and book allowance, Travel allowance (where applicable), Incentives for good performance, Academic and emotional support, Good networking opportunities. Vacation work from second year. 4 years, renewable annually Apply online at www.oldmutual.co.za/about-us/careerscentre/learners-and-school-leavers.aspx Email: [email protected] OR [email protected] Tel: 021 509 2656 or 021 504 7285 15 July (Accounting) 30 July (Actuarial Science) Commerce: BCom Accounting (CA Option), BBusSc Actuarial Science. Conditions: B symbols on a;; subjects for the Accounting Bursary, A for Mathematics and a B for English for the Actuarial Science Bursary. PriceWaterhouseCoopers Bursary Variable Each year of study, up until and including PGDA (on condition of academic progress) Apply online at www.pwc.com/za/careers follow the link “search and apply here” for scholars and campus candidates. Contact: Leanne Gerbach, Email: [email protected] Tel: (021) 529 2509 31 July CA Stream (B.Com / B.Bus Sci) South African citizens only. Traineeship contract to be entered into after completion of PGDA. PriceWaterhouseCoopers Tax Bursary Variable Apply online at www.pwc.com/za/careers Contact: Leanne Gerbach, Email: [email protected] Tel: (021) 529 2509 31 July BCom Law, LLB, BCom, BBus Sci (Financial Accounting and Law Stream) South African citizens only. All year of study, candidates must be passing all university courses with an average of at least 60%. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students. Thuthuka Bursary Fund Variable, 1 year Renewable. Thuthuka Bursary Fund, P O Box 59875, Kengray, 2100 Contact: Jane Seate Email: [email protected] Tel: 011 621 6600 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. 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 17 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 One year renewable depending on satisfactory progress. Contact: Ms. T Steenkamp 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 years. Visit the Arup website for more information. Arup Education Trust Tuition fees, accommodation fees, monthly allowance and book allowance One year renewable depending on satisfactory 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 + Vac 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-foryear service contract. Vacation training. All years of study. 18 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Bursary Tuition, accommodation, books, meals and monthly allowance One 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. Geoinformatics; B.Sc. 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 (max 4 years), renewed annually based on performance and conduct Applications accessible on Eskom Career Website under "Bursars" or at any Eskom offices countrywide Contact: Siyanda Qumana [email protected] Tel: 011 800 4420 Fax: 086 560 6481 31 July Mainly Engineering with specific focus on Electrical due to the nature of our business. Conditions: SA citizens only. Matriculation exemption (or equivalent) and written proof of acceptance for admission by university and faculty. Work back obligation. Mathematics 60%/5 Physical Science 60%/5 Year for year service contract. Compulsory vacation training. All years of study. Group Five Bursary Tuition, registration and books. 1 Year renewable subject to academic records, 4 years max. Apply online: http://www.groupfive.co.za/careers_bursary _apply.php 30 September Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Conditions: Good academic record, South African citizens only. Year for year service contract. Compulsory vacation work Hatch Bursary Scheme Full cost, 4 or 5 years Apply at www.gradx.net Phumzile Buthelezi Tel: (011) 239 5300 Fax: (011) 239 5755 31 August Engineering: Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical and Chemical, Civil, Industrial, Mechatronics. Quantity Surveying Upload academic transcript when applying. Compulsory vacation work every year in December. Average pass mark, 65% or higher. South African citizens only Jones & Wagener Bursary Full and half bursaries Application forms can be obtained from: The Bursary Administrator at the Jones & Wagener Engineering & Environmental Consultants, P O Box 1434, Rivonia, 2128 or by email to [email protected] or from our website www.jaws.co.za. Tel: 011 519 0200 31 July Engineering: BEng (Civil), MEng (Civil), BSc (Civil Eng), MSc (Civil Eng), BEng (Engineering Geology), MEng (Engineering geology). Students studying with Jones & Wagener bursaries will be required to do six weeks paid vacation work at our offices in Rivonia during the 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. AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 19 The Kantey & Templer Bursary and Educational Assistance Scheme Tuition fees and book allowance One year, renewable annually Download application forms from www.kanteys.co.za, or request by email [email protected], or phone 021 405 9600. 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 Tuition fees, books and stationery, accommodation and meals One year, renewable annually To apply visit www.westerncape.gov.za/service/masakhisi zwe-centre-excellence Contact: Lee Maggott Tel: 021 483 9545 Email: [email protected] 30 September Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, Geomantic, Town and Regional planning, Construction management, Quantity Surveying & Transport Studies. Financially disadvantaged South African Citizens Murray & Roberts Bursary Full Bursary Renewal depending on academic performance All applications are done online at www.careers.murrob.com during February to June 2014 Contact: Client Services Email: [email protected] Tel: 011 456 1144 Fax: 011 455 2222 June 2014 Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mining), Construction Management, Quantity Surveying South African citizens. 60 – 65% average for all subjects. Upon graduation be willing to work anywhere in South Africa where skills are required Petra Diamonds Bursary Full Tuition, Res and books Annually renewable 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 RSA 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. Contact: Ms Elizabeth Shimwafeni Application forms are available online from www.petrofund.org or write to P.O. Box 13196, Windhoek, Namibia or email: [email protected] and request application forms. 30 September Engineering( all disciplines), Geosciences and Education( mathematics and science) Students must work in Namibia. Full time students only. Applicants must be Namibian citizens. Applicants must be willing to work in Namibia upon completion of studies All years of study. 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 RSA citizens only. Successful applicants need to demonstrate academic merit and financial need as well as an interest in 20 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 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. Sasol Inzalo Foundation Studietrust Engineering, Natural & Mathematical Sciences Bursary Full Cost 1 year, renewable Online application: www.studietrust.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 Pear Buyeye 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 Consulting (Pty) Ltd Variable One year, renewable for duration of degree subject to academic progress Applications can be downloaded on our website (www.uwp.co.za) and submitted with all required documents, by way of email to the Human Resources Manager: Staff Welfare at [email protected] 31 August Engineering: Civil Engineering South African citizens only. We offer bursaries to students who have completed at least one year of study successfully at a recognised South African university or Technikon towards a degree or national diploma in civil engineering. 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. AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 21 HEALTH SCIENCES Aadil Moerat Bursary Fund R6000 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 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 Contact: Natalie Sissing [email protected] Tel: 021 416 6258 Fax: 021 416 8924 31 July Physiotherapy at UCT only. SA citizens only. To first assist postgraduates, but the trustees do have discretion to assist undergraduates. To assist students for 3 years if a postgraduate and 4 years if an undergraduate. All years of study. HUMANITIES Kaplan Centre Award in Jewish Education Variable 1 year, renewable. The Director, Kaplan Centre for Jewish Studies, UCT, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch 7701. 31 January For prospective teachers of Jewish and/or Hebraic studies. All years of study. Mavis Wakeford Bursary up to R4 000 1 year, 4 years max. tenure. Write a letter motivating your application and mail it to: The President Rustenburg Old Girls’ Union 22 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS Rustenburg High School for Girls Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch, 7700 Contact: 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 LAW Bowman Gilfillan Bursary Subject to review Apply online at www.bowman.co.za Applications open all year round BA or BCom Law and LLB Encouraging students who achieve academic excellence to apply for a bursary. Please remember to attach a CV, ID, Matric Certificate, Academic Transcripts and a motivational letter. Cecil Lyons Bursary Variable 1 year, renewable on application. Contact: Bursaries Officer, S A Jewish Board of Deputies. P O Box 87557, Houghton 2041 FAX: (011) 645 2559 E-Mail: [email protected] 15 January Law 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 Variable Renewable, subject to review Apply online: www.nortonrosefulbright.com/za/apply 30 November BA Law, BCom Law, LLB undergraduate and all other law students who will be completing their penultimate or final year of law studies in 2015 may apply Successful candidates will be considered to complete articles with us and to attend one of our biannual vacation programmes AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 23 NOTES 24 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS 25 NOTES 26 AWARDS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS NOTES
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