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Bursaries, internships and other opportunities

This page shows you earth science related bursaries and opportunities for e.g. internships. The list is not complete of course, but rather should help you find out which bursaries or internships etc. are available. Where available, we provide information on eligibility and deadlines for application. There will surely be other possibilities not mentioned here, so be inspired and look around in the field of your interest. Good Luck!

Important: We only share the information here. We, as Department of Earth Sciences, do not provide these bursaries and internships, so make sure you follow the link and apply with the respective organisation, not with us! Also note that we share the information to the best of our knowlegde. Since the information comes from other sources, we do not take responsibility that the information is accurate and/or complete.  

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Bursary information from Stellenbosch University

A wide variety bursaries and loans for prospective students are available from the University, as well as from private institutions and companies. Detail information regarding bursaries and loans is stated in the Calendar, Part 2 that can be obtained in the same manner as application forms.​

Application forms can be obtained from:

• Postal Address: Bursaries and Loans (Undergraduate), University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602

• SU Client Services Centre, Tel: 021 808 9111, E-mail: info@sun.ac.za
  

• Enquiries electronically:

Undergraduates: http://www.maties.com/bursaries-and-loans.html

Postgraduates: 

http://www0.sun.ac.za/international/current-students/postgraduate-students/postgraduate-student-funding.html

https://www0.sun.ac.za/international/current-students/postgraduate-students/postgraduate-student-funding/ad-hoc-bursaries-and-scholarships.html

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External Bursaries, Prizes and Internships

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NRF bursaries

It will reflect on the nrf website soon. Keep checking!​

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Masters Applications: NRF Postgraduate Scholarships for full-time studies - 2020​

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The 1 Call application (Freestanding, Innovation and Scarce Skills and DAAD programmes)for Masters scholarships are open to South African citizens and permanent residents as well as a limited percentage of foreign nationals who will register at South African public universities in 2020 on a full-time basis only.

Internal Closing Date:    28 June 2019

Areas of Support:

Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities, including Priority Research Areas*.  See table below for Broad disciplines supported for Masters scholarships:

Applicants NOT Eligible:

·         Already hold a degree at the level at which they intend studying (e.g. Individuals with a Masters qualification cannot apply for a Masters scholarship).

·         Individuals that will be in full-time salaried, contractual or permanent employment while pursuing Masters or Doctoral studies may not apply.

• Individuals that are on Sabbatical leave from their employment (including those without paid sabbatical leave) may not apply.
• Students pursuing a Masters who commenced their degree before 2019 .

Where to apply:

https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za

​Internal Closing Date:    28 June 2019

*NO Applications submitted after this date will be processed as the applications will be reviewed/scored internally, before submission to the NRF.​

www.nrf.ac.za
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Doctoral Applications: NRF Postgraduate Scholarships for full-time studies - 2020​

The 1 Call application for Doctoral scholarships are open to South African citizens and permanent residents as well as a limited percentage of foreign nationals who will register at South African public universities in 2020 on a full-time basis only.

Areas of Support:

Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities, including Priority Research Areas*.  See table below for Broad disciplines supported for Doctoral scholarships:​

Types of Doctoral Scholarships:

*Each of these programmes have different eligibility criteria as well as specific required documentation (please refer to the Framework Document).

PLEASE NOTE: A capped limitation of ONLY 160 Doctoral applications can be submitted to the NRF.​

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For 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students

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For 1st and 2nd year students (Closing date 24 March)

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 http://www.zabursaries.co.za/​

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