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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2020

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Call
for graduates to apply for the SADSTIA academic grant in 2021
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Stellenbosch University Postgraduate
Scholarship Programme
We wish to draw to your
attention a wonderful postgraduate funding opportunity to further your studies
at Stellenbosch University. Online applications for the Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship
Programme (2021) opened Monday 12
October 2020. Stellenbosch University aims to be
Africa’s leading research intensive university, globally recognised as
excellent, inclusive and innovative, where we advance knowledge in service of
society.
Please read the attached Call
document and note the following points:
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International
students are also eligible to apply
for this scholarship programme.
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Each faculty has
agreed to specific criteria and requirements (see attached call
document).
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Each faculty has
a specific application form (link) – please see attached call
document.
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Please upload
your supporting documents as one (1) batch PDF file, using the naming
system as per the instruction on the online application form.
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Incomplete,
inaccurate or late applications will not
be considered.
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All awards
will be made on the condition that the applicant achieves the required final
mark as per the criteria listed on each faculty’s page of the call
document.
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Please consult
the www.sun.ac.za/pgstudies webpage
for more information on admission requirements, the registration process, etc.
Kindly note that applicants who have not yet applied for admission to the
relevant degree-programme should consult the relevant degree programme closing
date for applications, before embarking on the scholarship application.
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Applicants who
have already applied for the NRF scholarship programme as well as the
Postgraduate Support Bursary programme are also advised to apply
for this scholarship programme.
Please visit the Postgraduate
Funding Unit’s website for more
information.
Closing date: 13 November 2021
Please contact MFrei if you need the pdf document.
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NRF Postgraduate Fellowships 2021
All the info needed to apply is set out on the NRF website here:
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Allan Gray Orbis Foundation fellowships
Applications for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation fellowships are open. First year students in Science, Commerce, Engineering, Law, Humanities, Arts and Health sciences (Excluding Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry) are invited to apply.
First Year University Fellowship Programme applications open on 2 June 2020 and close on 30 October 2020.
Grade 6 Scholarship Programme applications open on 1 June 2020 and close on 14 September 2020.
https://www.allangrayorbis.org/entrepreneurship-development-programmes/fellowship/

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Mandela Scholarship (2020)
The Mandela Scholarship was established in 1973 to protest against the injustice of apartheid and raise the profile of Nelson Mandela's struggle for freedom. Following his release from Prison in 1990, Mandela wrote to the Scholarship Fund stating: “the power of education extends beyond the development of skills we need for economic success. It can contribute to nation-building and reconciliation." Applicants must evidence how they will embrace the values of Mandela and use their postgraduate degree to make a positive contribution towards their community and home country.
Type of award
Full Fee Waiver and Maintenance
Amount
You receive a full tuition fee waiver and a £12,000 maintenance award.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- have applied and received an offer for a full time, eligible Masters degree at the University of Sussex starting in September 2020
- submit a separate scholarship application after you have applied for your Masters
Number of scholarships available
Two
Deadline
26 April 2020 0:00 (GMT)
For more information on the application process, please visit:
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/masters-scholarships/view/1179-Mandela-Scholarship
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Internship programmes hosted at the Council for
Geoscience:
http://geoscience.org.za/index.php/career,
this is an excellent opportunity for our Honours Graduates (especially the
mapping internship)
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South African
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Applications are open for the
2021-2022 academic year
Closing date for applications is April 20, 2020
Please read through the South Africa Fulbright Foreign Student
Program Application Guidelines and Instructions provided at the end of this
page before commencing your application
The South African
Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides grants for South African university
graduates to pursue post-graduate studies at a United States university in any
subject (excludes MBA and studies that require contact with patients).
The following
opportunities are available:
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South African PhD students enrolled with a South African
University may apply to conduct one year’s research at a U.S. University as
a Visiting Student Researcher.
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Post-graduate students may apply for scholarships towards
Master’s or Doctorate degrees. Scholarships are awarded for two years towards
one degree – Master’s or Doctorate (renewable each year).
Students are selected
through a rigorous application and interview process and receive a high level
of support ranging from visa processing and health insurance to a comprehensive
pre-departure orientation and re-entry session.
Eligibility
·
Be a South African citizen OR a permanent resident with a
minimum of 5 years of permanent residency status in South Africa (Please note:
S.A. nationals with dual citizenship from the U.S. are not eligible for the
program)
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For Non-Degree (Visiting Student Researcher) studies: Must be
registered for a PhD with a South African university
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Have a four-year bachelor’s degree, or a three-year bachelor’s
degree plus honors year, or a four-year B-Tech degree when applying for
Master’s
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Have a Master’s degree when applying for a Doctoral degree
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What do we look for in our applicants?
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Academic excellence
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Required scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for each specific field of study
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Clearly written study objectives
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Demonstrable interpersonal skills with evidence of cultural
sensitivity and a genuine desire to learn more about the United States and
share with American citizens aspects of South African culture
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Experience and interest in extracurricular and community
activities
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Evidence of leadership potential
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A desire to further the Fulbright Program and give back to your
home country upon returning
·
The Selection Committee and the Interview Panel will also be
looking for clear reasons for selecting your U.S. university preferences. The
Fulbright Program expects candidates to conduct a thorough university search
and to identify institutions which are a strong fit for their academic,
personal and professional goals.
Guidance for applications
·
South Africa Fulbright Foreign
Student Program Application Guidelines and Instructions (PDF 265KB)
·
How to Write a Reference Letter
for Scholarship Application (PDF 102KB)
·
Writing a Research Proposal for
Scholarship Application (PDF 95 KB)
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University Admission Exams
·
Additional Frequently Asked
Questions
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Global Sustainable
Electricity Partnership’s Scholarship to eligible students. Note that this
is awarded to full-time Masters students from
developing countries studying in fields related to
sustainable energy development.
The award is tenable at any university in the world and has a
value of up to $21,000 US per year (for up to two years).
Please be informed that the
deadline for application is March 6, 2020.
https://www.globalelectricity.org/scholarship/
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EXTERNAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT (BURSARIES) FOR 2020 ACADEMIC YEAR
The City of Cape Town will be offering financial support for full-time studies at the following approved tertiary institutions (USB, UCT) to those persons residing in the greater Cape Metropolitan Area. The financial support covers the following costs: registration, examination and class fees. Applications for 2020 are open for the Water and Sanitation Directorate of the City of Cape Town.
Candidates who are registered or who wish to pursue further studies towards an undergraduate/postgraduate degree/diploma in one of the approved City of Cape Town listed scarce skills fields of study in 2020 are encouraged to apply.
Fields of Study | Name of Qualification | Total No. of bursary to be awarded | Student eligible to apply: |
1. Engineering | 1.1. BEng: Industrial Engineering | X 5 | 4th Year student |
| 1.2. BEng/ BSc: Electrical Engineering | X 5 | 2nd , 3rd & 4th Year student |
| 1.3. BEng/ BSc: Civil Engineering | X10 | All |
| 1.4. BEng/ BSc: Chemical Engineering | X5 | All |
| 1.5. BEng/ BSc: Mechanical Engineering | X5 | All |
2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 2.1. Bachelor/ Honours Degree: Geographic information systems (GIS) | X2 | 3rd & 4th year students |
3. Science & Technology | 3.1. Hons / MSc Degree: Material Science | 1 | All |
| 3.2. BTech/ BSc/ Honours : Information Technology/ Statistical Science | 1 | All |
| 3.3. Hons/ MSc Degree: Atmospheric Science | 1 | All |
| 3.4. Hons / MSc Degree: Virology/ Microbiology | 3 | All |
| 3.5. Hons / MSc Degree: Water Utilisation | 1 | All |
| 3.6. Hons / MSc Degree: Environmental & Water Sciences /Ecology | 1 | All |
| 3.7. Hons / MSc Degree: Chemistry/Analytical/Chemistry/ Chemical Science | 3 | All |
| 3.8. Hons / MSc Degree: Geohydrology/ Groundwater | 1 | All |
| 3.9. Hons/ MSc Degree: Marine Science | 1 | All |
| 3.10. Hons / MSc Degree: Biotechnology | 1 | All |
| 3.11. Hons / MSc Degree: Molecular Biology | 1 | All |
| 3.12. Hons / MSc Degree: Environmental Technology | 1 | All |
TOTAL | | 48 | |
Who is Eligible to apply?
- Community members living within the jurisdiction of the Cape Metropole
- Community members currently completing their Grade 12
- Community members currently studying at one of the above institutions
How to apply:
- Complete the financial support application
- Attach all relevant documentation (an application will not be processed without it)
- A signed copy of the application form with all supporting documents can be emailed to FinancialSupport@capetown.gov.za
- For any enquiries please contact: Tesseline Reynolds: Tel: 021 444 9783 / 4684
Documents to be attached:
- Registration letter or provisional acceptance letter from your approved tertiary institution
- Certified copy (Not Older Than Three Months) of your Matric/Grade 12 Certificate if you have matriculated
- Certified copy of June 2019 Grade 12 results
- Any signed and dated recommendations from teacher/s, mentors and peers
- Awards and Certificates you have achieved
- The contact details of two persons who can be contacted as references
- Certified copy of your ID (Stamped Not Older Than Three Months)
- Certified copy of ID of Surety Holder (i.e. parent/guardian)
- Proof of residence (Utility Bill, Accounts, Affidavit)
- Payslip/proof of Government Grant (certified)
- Any work you have already done in the field you wish to study in
A list of the approved fields of study may be viewed at the listed municipal offices, all libraries as well as on the City's websites.
Financial Support (Bursaries) will cover registration, examination and class fees.
Prospective applicants must not be in possession of any other form of financial assistance (i.e. NSFAS/Grant, etc.)
Enquiries: Please Contact Nozipho Gwadiso at 021 444 4684
Application forms may be obtained from the abovementioned offices and libraries or from the City's website: www.capetown.gov.za/careers
Closing Date: Friday, 06 March 2020
Please Note:
No late applications will be considered • Received applications will not be acknowledged in writing and copies of supporting documents will not be returned • Should you not receive a response from the City by 06 March 2020, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful and no correspondence will be entered into. Applications with incomplete/no supporting documents will not be considered.
EXTERNAL FINANCIAL SUPPPORT APPLICATION FORMS ARE NOT FOR SALE
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FirstRand
International Postgraduate Scholarships 2020
Information Session: 30 September,
13h00 – 14h00
Lecture Room 1012 – Northern
Entrance of the Wilcocks Building
FirstRand will
soon open its prestigious postgraduate scholarships for international study and
requests your attendance. All scholarships will be awarded based on
academic
excellence, leadership ability,
community
involvement and the candidate’s
potential to be a
destiny changer
FirstRand would like to invite potential applicants to
attend an information session on 30 Sept (13h00-14h00). The session will be
facilitated by Woodman Maphalala and Charmaine Zondi from Tshikululu Social Investments, on
behalf of FirstRand.
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FirstRand
Laurie Dippenaar scholarship for international postgraduate study
SA citizen for PG studies at an international
university of their choice – any field
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FirstRand
Foundation scholarship for international postgraduate study
SA citizen for PG studies at an international
university of their choice – any field
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FirstRand
Oxford African Studies scholarship for a Masters degree at the African
Studies Centre at the University of Oxford
SA citizen for a Masters degree at the
African Studies Centre at the University of Oxford. Successful candidate will
be housed at Wadham college; a course application should be submitted to the
University of Oxford.
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FirstRand
FNB Fund Oxford Education scholarship for a Masters degree in Education
at the University of Oxford
SA citizen, will be housed at Wadham College;
before applying for this scholarship, a course application should be submitted
to the University of Oxford.
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FirstRand
FNB Fund scholarship for international postgraduate study in Education
SA citizen, for PG study in Education at an
international university of their choice.
This prestigious
scholarship opportunity will open on 16 December 2019 and applications will
close on 20 February 2020.
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HONOURS
FUNDING 2020
Closing Date: Friday
24th January 2020
- Candidates must be between 18 – 26 years of age
- The candidates need to be completing a postgraduate
degree (Honours/Postgraduate Diploma/LLB – not Masters/PhD etc.)
- The approved fields of study are:
- Commerce/Auditing/Economics/Financial
Management/Quantitative Finance/Statistics/Data
Science/Mathematics/Finance/Tax
- Agricultural Sciences/Environmental Sciences
- Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Information
Technology
- Law
- Proof of admission will suffice or you may attach proof
of registration if possible
- Preference will be given to students who are
financially needy and/or the ‘missing middle’
- Funding will cover tuition fees, books, accommodation
and a monthly living allowance
- Funding can only be used to top-up existing
scholarships
- Shortlisted candidates must avail themselves for an
interview (around the end of January/beginning February 2020).
Please complete the attached application form and follow the
steps outlined.
Closing date: 24 January 2020
TOMORROW TRUST CONTACT
INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENT APPLICATIONS
Physical Address: Tel
(During Office Hours ONLY):
2nd Floor, Old Trafford 4, Isle of
Houghton, (011) 447 7707
36 Boundary Road, Houghton
Email: stacey@tomorrow.org.za Fax:
086 416 8823
Please contact us should you
have any queries regarding our application process or other conditions of
acceptance.
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Please see call below for the Ruth First Scholarship 2020-21 at Durham
University in the UK. Note that it is only available to applicants from southern
Africa
to take a one-year taught Masters course. It is particularly targeted at people
who have played a leading role in community, charitable or voluntary work.
The application
deadline is 4 March 2020. The online application form is accessible at: https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/pg/finance/funding/bursaries/scholarships/ruthfirst/
Applications are
invited for the 2020-21 Ruth First Scholarship at Durham University in the UK.
This is the longest-running scholarship for African students in the UK,
established in 1964 and later named after the anti-apartheid campaigner Ruth
First, who worked at Durham in the 1970s.
The Scholarship
is available to applicants from southern Africa to take a one-year taught
Masters course at Durham University. It is particularly targeted at people who
have played a leading role in community, charitable or voluntary work. The
application deadline is 4 March 2020.
For information
about the Scholarship and how to apply, go to:
http://community.dur.ac.uk/ruthfirst.trust/apply.htm
The online
application form is accessible at:
https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/pg/finance/funding/bursaries/scholarships/ruthfirst/
The form will go
live on 8 January 2020.
Applicants must
apply online both for the Ruth First Scholarship and for a place at Durham
University. Only one scholarship is awarded per year.
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Next
Generation Social Sciences in Africa: Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship
Supporting
the next generation of African researchers working on peace, security and
development
The Social Science
Research Council offers fellowships to support the completion of doctoral
degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, Kenya,
Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The fellowships support
dissertation research on peace, security, and development topics.
The
doctoral dissertation research fellowship supports 6-12 months of dissertation research costs of up
to US$15,000 on a topic
related to peace, security, and development. This program also offers
two workshops each year to help fellows to further develop and strengthen their
research, engage key literature in their fields, embark on fieldwork-based
research, and develop their capacity for scholarly writing, including academic
publications.
Eligibility:
All applicants must:
- be
citizens of any sub-Saharan African country
- be
enrolled and working towards a PhD in an accredited university, or
affiliated to an institution in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa,
Tanzania, or Uganda
- have
a fully developed doctoral dissertation research proposal approved by a
graduate school/program at an accredited university in Ghana, Kenya,
Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania or Uganda.
As of May 2015, the program prioritizes
applicants holding a faculty position or demonstrating a durable commitment to
higher education in Africa, but does not restrict eligibility to such
individuals.
The program seeks to promote diversity and encourages women to apply.
Thematic Priorities:
The program features a thematic focus on peace, security, and development in
order to renew basic research agendas and strengthen interdisciplinary social
science research capacity addressing these issues.
The program encourages innovative research on peace, security, and development
topics, moving the boundaries of scholarship and research by exploring concrete
linkages between these themes. We envision supporting a diverse set of projects
seeking to shed light on a range of economic, political, social, conflict and
peacebuilding processes using evidence-based research.
Some projects, we hope, will examine large-scale phenomena and others
small-scale social processes. The strongest projects typically will explore
connections across these scales. Some research projects will rigorously explore
elements of governance, civil society, human rights, peacebuilding
mechanisms/institutions and processes, and rule of law. Others will explore
root causes of conflict, human insecurity, emerging trajectories and forms of
conflict, insecurities, and human mobilities. Above all projects should advance
important fields of study and social science knowledge.
For additional on information on previously supported projects, please visit
our fellows’ pages.
Please see the following list of prospective issues that are considered
relevant to Next Gen fellowships:
- Causes
and drivers of conflict
- Institutional
and local approaches to conflict prevention, management and resolution
- National
and Regional approaches to peace, security and development
- Identity
and conflict
- Gender,
youth, conflict, peace and security
- Conflict,
peace and human mobilities
- Histories,
Arts and Cultures of conflict and peace
- State-Society
relations
- Economic
and Humanitarian perspectives to conflict and peace
- Democracy,
human rights and development
- Post-conflict
development, reconstruction and reconciliation
- Law,
peace agreements and transitional justice
- International
justice and war crimes
- Law
and constitutionalism
- Natural
resource governance and development
- Climate
Change, conflict, peace and security
- Globalization
and emerging insecurities
- Peace
education
- Media,
conflict, peace and security
Application Process:
All applications must be submitted using
the online application portal.
Strong proposals will offer clear and concise
descriptions of the project and its significance. Proposals should display
thorough knowledge of the relevant social science literature that applicants
will engage and the methodologies relevant to the project. In addition,
applicants must demonstrate that all proposed activities are feasible and can
be completed in a timely manner. All proposals will be evaluated for these
criteria by an independent, international committee of leading scholars from a
range of social science and related disciplines.
Fellows must be willing to attend two workshops sponsored by the SSRC each year
that are intended to help early-career faculty engage in scholarly reflections,
research and writing. We anticipate awarding up to 45 fellowships in total
across all categories each year.
Deadline:
The
next application deadline is January 10, 2020.
Award decisions will be announced in May 2020,
and all Next Gen funded research must take place between July 2020 and July
2021. All research must be completed within a continuous six to twelve
month period. Additional information on eligibility, the application
process, and award details can be found in our Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
For inquiries or technical questions pertaining to the online application
portal, please contact SSRC staff from the Next Generation Social Sciences in
Africa Program: nextgenafrica@ssrc.org
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Please see attached call for the
overseas conference grant applications from the Postgraduate Student Funding
Office. Note that only 2nd and 3rd
year PhD students
who intend to present a paper or
poster at a conference may apply. Completed application forms must be returned to postgradfunding@sun.ac.za on or before the respective closing dates.
Kind Regards,
Postgraduate Office (PGO)
Stellenbosch University
Beste kollegas RE: US Doktorale
Reisbeurse vir konferensiedeelname Sluitingsdatums: ·
1 December 2020 vir
konferensiesiklus Januarie tot April 2020. ·
1 Maart 2020 vir konferensiesiklus Mei tot Augustus 2020 ·
1 Julie 2020 vir konferensiesiklus September tot Desember 2020. Die Nagraadse Kantoor
bedryf ‘n beperkte fonds om 2de of 3de jaar doktorale studente met hul kostes
vir internasionale konferensiebywoning buite Suid-Afrika te ondersteun. Die Overseas
Conference Grant (OCG) is nie ‘n volbeurs nie en dien as aanvulling. U word vriendelik verwys na aangehegte Voorwaardes en
Bepalings en ook die aansoekvorm. Vriendelike groete | es RE: SU Doctoral
travel grants for conference participation Closing dates: ·
1 December 2019 for
conference cycle January to April 2020 ·
1 March 2020 for conference cycle May to August 2020 ·
1 July 2020 for conference cycle September to December 2020 The
Postgraduate Office has limited funding available for conference
attendance for doctoral students in their 2nd or 3rd
year. The Overseas Conference Grant (OCG) is a supplementary award to
attend an international conference outside of South Africa to present a paper
or poster. Kindly bring this notice to the attention of your 2nd
and 3rd year PhD students who intend to present at a conference. This grant is awarded on a competitive basis. Kindly refer to attached Terms and Conditions document as
well as the application form. With kind regards |
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VLIR-UOS scholarship for the Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine
Science and Management
The preregistrations for
the VLIR-UOS scholarship for the Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine
Science and Management for 2020-2022 are now open!
More info on our website: http://www.oceansandlakes.be/node/28
Deadline of the
application: 1 February 2020
Thanks for forwarding this
message to interested applicants!
Hear about the story of a
few of our VLIR-UOS alumni in the video below (made in celebration of 20 years
VLIR-UOS, December 2018):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TffqPWqSWqo
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NRF bursaries
Will reflect on the nrf website soon. Keep checking!
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A general link to SA bursaries to check out:
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