Master and Doctoral Degree Scholarship at University of South Africa, 2019 – Apply

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The University of South Africa – is one of South Africa’s leading research and teaching institute, the university is offering a scholarship to the students to pursue a postgraduate degree program.

The objective of this scholarship is to Support the development of postgraduate training to meet the specific needs of the country in collaboration with international partners, the higher education sector and industry.

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University of South Africa

The university strives for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, it has educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.

Scholarship Description:

Application Deadline: October 24, 2018

Course Level: The scholarship is available to pursue the postgraduate degree program.

Study Subject: The scholarship is available to study the entire subject offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: The scholarship will be awarded worth up to 50,000.

Number of Scholarships: Not known.

Nationality: The scholarship is available to South African citizens.

Scholarship can be taken in South Africa

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: The scholarship is available to South African citizens.

Entrance Requirements: The applicant must meet the following criteria:

Applicants must be registered full time for a master’s dissertation in 2018.

Applicants that are registered for the proposal module are not eligible to apply.

Applicants who registered for their degree before 2017 are not eligible to apply.

Scholarships are based on academic merit.

Preference will be given to students that were previously funded by NSFAS or the University Financial Aid Scheme (proof must be attached).

Applicants’ research should be aligned with one of the National Research Priorities areas.

Bursaries are not awarded for parallel degrees, that is, a second degree at the same level of a degree already held by the applicant.

The bursary-holder may hold bursaries, awards, assistantships and receive emoluments from private institutions in conjunction with the NRF Scholarship. The bursary may not be held concurrently with any other NRF or government-funded scholarships.

Bursars are NOT allowed to be employed on a full-time basis (this include interns, postgraduate student assistants or any other form of employment where they are remunerated), may only undertake a maximum of 12 hours per week of teaching, tutorials, assistance or demonstrating duties.

In line with the South African equity targets, NRF Freestanding bursaries will be approved according to the following set equity targets: 80% blacks, 55% women, 20% white and 4% students with disabilities.

In line with the South African equity targets, the Innovation Block Grant is awarded to South African citizens / South African permanent residents, 13% to foreign nationals, 5% to SADC, 4% to the rest of Africa and 4% to students outside Africa. In addition, DST-NRF Innovation bursaries will be approved according to the following set equity targets: 80% blacks, 55% women, 20% white and 4% students with disabilities.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply: Complete the attached form and submit it to the Unisa Research Support Directorate with the required supporting by 24 October 2018:

2018 proof of registration on the University letterhead

Certified copy of South African ID

Full academic record on the University letterhead

Proof that the student was previously funded by NSFAS or University Financial Aid Scheme (only applicable to students that were previously funded by NSFAS)

The affidavit from a police station (confirming that you are NOT full-time employed during 2018 academic year (you do not hold any full-time salaried job).

Application form

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