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CommonWealth Scholarships In South Africa for Doctoral Studies for African Students at The University of Pretoria,South Africa

Posted by on August 2, 2011 Comments Off

APPLICATIONS FOR COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR
DOCTORAL STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA
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NTRODUCTION
The University of Pretoria regards itself as a research intensive university. Hence, it is seeking
candidates for doctoral studies who will make significant contributions to its research endeavours.
As part of an initiative by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the University of Pretoria
has made funds available for two doctoral scholarships for students coming from Commonwealth
Countries (excluding South African students). This scholarship will be known as the University of
Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship and will be awarded on a competitive basis.
The University of Pretoria has established a reputation for academic excellence, particularly in
relation to some of its major research activities. Information about these research activities can be
obtained from the Research website of the University.
1. Eligibility
· The Doctoral Scholarship will be awarded to applicants who are citizens of
Commonwealth Countries.
· Applicants must conduct their studies at the University of Pretoria.
· Applicants must have completed the degree that will give them admission to a
doctoral programme a maximum of three years prior to their application for the
University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship.
· Applicants must not be older than 35 years of age at time of application.
· Masters students currently registered at the University of Pretoria are not eligible for
the Doctoral Scholarship.
2. Value of Doctoral Scholarship
The value of this Doctoral Scholarship will be R 100 000 per annum.
3. Supplementary Funds
The holder of this scholarship may hold supplementary bursaries/ grants/scholarships.
4. Period of support
The scholarship will be for a maximum period of support of three academic years.

for more Information;

http://web.up.ac.za/sitefiles/file/CSC%20Basani/2011/January/2011%20-%20RSA%20COMMONWEALTH%20-%20PHD%20ADVERT%20FOR%202012.pdf

Scholarships for South African Honours, Masters and Doctoral Students, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Posted by on July 8, 2011 Comments Off

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN POSTGRADUATE CENTRE AND FUNDING OFFICE THE JOHN DAVIDSON EDUCATIONAL TRUST Applications are invited for the John Davidson Education Trust Bursaries  The bursaries are available to South African Honours, Masters and Doctoral students who are registered for full time study in any area of Engineering (with the exception of Architecture), Commerce and Business Management at the University of Cape Town. Tenure of award:

1 year. No renewal is for a second year is guaranteed. Academic Criteria: 60% mark and above for undergraduate, Honours or Masters coursework. Other Criteria: Financial need Value: Variable – The value of the bursaries to be awarded are at the discretion of the Trustees. The John Davidson Educational Trust has funds available for bursaries/financial assistance for postgraduate students studying in Engineering, Commerce and Management at UCT.

The funds are available for overall assistance, or for particular grants for tuition, board and lodging and/or prescribed reading material. Preference will be given to students with suitable records of academic performance who are, in the opinion of the Trustees, in need of financial assistance. The Trustees will take into account the applicants’ career plans, and whether or not the applicants intend to make an ongoing contribution in the Southern African economic and social environments. Application Procedure:

1. Completion of the John Davidson Educational Trust Application Form which is available from the Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office

2. Applicants are required to submit a short essay of not more than 300 words, as part of the application. This essay must describe the contributions Applicants hope to make to Southern African economic and social environments, once they have completed their course of study. Specific reference should be made to dealing with practical ways of making the English language an accessible means of communication within your discipline, amongst all staff, and management and staff, in the job context.

3. Certified copies of all tertiary academic transcripts must be attached. 4. A full budget giving income and expenditure for the 2011 academic year must be attached.

5. A certified copy of your SA Identity Book must be attached. 6. A brief curriculum vitae no longer than 1 X A4 page. All Awards made by the John Davidson Educational Trust which are accepted by students, are subject to compliance with the rules and policies of the Postgraduate Studies Funding Committee of the University of Cape Town. The application, short-listing and award management and reporting processes will be managed by the Postgraduate Centre and Funding Office of the University of Cape Town. The Trustees reserve the right to make no awards at all. Successful candidates accept will be required to accept the bursaries subject to the CONDITIONS OF AWARD (See Application Form). Completed application forms and all of the required attachments and documents must be handed in to: The Director Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office University of Cape Town BY NO LATER THAN 28 January . LATE AND INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED C:/SCHOLSETOK/JDAVISONADVERT
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THE JOHN DAVIDSON EDUCATIONAL TRUST Application form for Financial Assistance Criteria: These scholarships are available to Honours, Masters and Doctoral students who are registered for full-time study at the University of Cape Town in any area of Engineering (with the exception of Architecture) Commerce or Business Management. Only students who have achieved 60% and over for their two undergraduate major subjects, or their Honours degrees, or for the Masters (by coursework) degrees are eligible. Students having achieved their Masters degrees by dissertation are required to submit a letter of motivation and comment on their academic standing from their supervisors or Heads of Department. The awards will be made on adequate proof of both academic merit and financial need. Full disclosure of your financial position is therefore imperative.

for more information;

http://www.uct.ac.za/usr/pgfo/notices/appstud/jdavidontrustadvert&appl.pdf