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Vhembe District Municipality Bursary Programme 2020

November 6, 2019

The Vhembe District Municipality is calling on qualified individuals who are interested in applying for its Executive Mayor’s Bursary Fund programme for the 2020 academic year.

A district of Limpopo province, Vhembe is in the northernmost region of the country. Originally settled by the now-expired Khoisan tribespeople, it was later on inhabited by the Venda people who now makes up the majority of the district’s population.

Vhembe District Municipality Executive Mayor’s Bursary Fund

The district’s Executive Mayor’s Bursary Fund programme is awarded to students who are from previously disadvantaged communities and are pursuing, or planning to pursue various fields of studies recognized by the Vhembe District Municipality.

For the 2020 academic year, the bursary is offered to undergraduate students pursuing either a National Diploma or Bachelor of Science qualification in any of the fields of study listed below:

Bachelor in Administration
Environmental, Waste and Disaster Management
Regional and Town Planning
Hydrology and Water Management
Civil, Mining, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering
B Financial Accounting
Finance
BCom Accounting or Auditing
Business Management
Economics
Agriculture
Tourism
Information Technology

Who should apply?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

A resident of Vhembe District Municipality
Must be from a disadvantaged background
Currently in matric or tertiary education institution
Planning to study or already pursuing any of the prescribed courses in any tertiary education institution in Vhembe

How do I apply?

Download the application form below:

Vhembe Municipality Executive Mayor’s Bursary Fund 2020 application form

The following supporting documents will need to be submitted along with your application:

Certified copy of Grade 12 results (month of June)
For undergraduate students, certified copy of transcript of grades
Proof/affidavit of unemployment from parents
Certified copy of South African ID and birth certificate of applicant and parents
Reference letter from school principal (Grade 12 students)
Proof of Vhembe residence coming from Civic, SANCO or Head Man

All applications are to be sent by post to:

The Municipal Manager
Private Bag x5006
Thohoyndou

Application Deadline?

Deadline for submission of applications is on 29 November 2019. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. If you do not receive feedback three months beyond the deadline.

Contact Information

For other enquiries, call the Executive Mayor’s office at (015) 960 2008/2012 during office hours.

Bursaries

Industrial Development Corporation SA Bursary 2019 – 2020

August 12, 2019

The Industrial Development Corporation, or IDC, is inviting suitably qualified parties who are interested applying for its Bursary Programmes for various areas of discipline. Read on for more details about this bursary opportunity.

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa is an organization engaged in a variety of projects connected to capacity building, human resources development as well as human capital development. The main objective of the IDC is to resolve acute skills deficits in South Africa. In addition, it serves as a mechanism for recruiting and developing professional employees. Providing bursary support or study assistance to deserving and qualified students is one of such initiatives.

The Industrial Development Corporation SA Bursary Programme

The IDC Bursary Programme is available to students pursuing the qualification in the following fields of study:

Engineering
Computer Science
Agricultural Science
Business and Economics

Bursary support will cover the following school-related expenses:

Tuition fees and campus accommodation
Required textbooks
Board and lodging in a residence approved by the school
Meal allowance for beneficiaries staying in a self-catering residence

Career Options

The IDC Bursary Programme does not guarantee employment once a beneficiary completes his/her qualification.

Requirements or Eligibility

Selection of successful candidates will be based on the following criteria:

Applicants coming from rural areas are will be given preference
Must have at least a B aggregate symbol in Grade 12 Math and Science subjects
Applicants already pursuing university degrees must have obtained at least an average of C aggregate
Applicants in their second or third year of university or technological university studies will be screened based on their Grade 12 and most recent academic performance

Click here to view The Industrial Development Corporation Bursary Programme advert.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the programme’s minimum criteria will need to register an account on the IDC careers web page. Make sure to prepare the following documents for uploading during the application process:

Certified copies of this school year’s Grade 12 results along with Matric/NSC or most recent results
Copy of provisional university admission letter
Certified copy of South African ID
Must be pursuing full time studies at a recognized university
Applicants must be 25 or younger
Proof of income (e.g. parent’s or guardian’s payslip)
Copy of divorce certificate if parents are divorced

Click the link below to start registering your account:

https://protected.idc.co.za/BursaryPortal/

Opening and Closing Date

Bursaries application is open and will close on 31 August 2019.

Contact Information

If you wish to know more about the Industrial Development, visit its website by clicking the link below:

https://protected.idc.co.za/BursaryPortal/

Bursaries

African Scholars’ Fund Public TVET College Bursary 2020

April 25, 2019

The African Scholar Fund is calling on qualified parties to send in their application for its Public TVET College Bursary Programme. The AFS provides bursary awards to economically challenged young school children who show great potential.

Fully dependent on private donations, the ASF has released funds amounting to R28 million. This has enabled the organization to help over 55,000 bursars to be able to continue on with their studies.

The AFS Public TVET College Bursary Programme 2019 – 2020

Since its founding in 1970, the ASF had awarded bursaries to 2,500 full-time Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students. These are students pursuing Engineering and Business courses offered in Public TVET colleges listed below:

Eastern Cape

Port Elizabeth TVET College
Eastcape Midlands College

Western Cape

Northlink College
College of Cape Town

ASF’s Public TVET College Bursary Programme only covers registration and course fees. Thus, the bursary programme will not cover any other school-related expenses.

Requirements or Eligibility

Individuals who meet the following minimum requirements are encouraged to apply:

For technical courses, at least Grade 10 with Maths and Science subjects
Not over 25 years of age. Younger applicants are preferred
For college level students, must have attained at least 50% average in all tests or exams
Not a recipient of any bursaries including NSFAS

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the above-mentioned require will need to send their application by mail together with the following supporting documents:

Certified copy of latest high school report or certificate
If available, copies of all previous exams in college (statement of results only; certificates are not acceptable)
Proof of income e.g. pension receipts or payslips
Self-addressed and stamped envelope
Motivation letter hand-written by applicant

Click the below link to download the application form:

African Scholars’ Fund Public TVET College Bursay Programme 2019

Send your application along with the required documents by post to:

PO Box 294
Rodenbosch, 7700

Opening and Closing Date

For the 2nd trimester applications, deadline is on 31 March.

Applications for 2nd semester will be accepted until 31 May.

For 3rd trimester applications, deadline is on 31 July.

Applications for 1st trimester/semester will be accepted until 31 October.

Contact Information

For enquiries about the bursary programme, get in touch with the ASF at:

Tel: (021) 689 9094/431
Fax : (021) 689 9240
e-mail: office@asf.org.za

FAQs

What is the coverage of the bursary?
The bursary will only cover registration and full tuition fee costs.
Do I have to apply for each academic year?
Bursary coverage will need to be renewed per semester.
Will I be eligible if I’m already receiving bursary coverage?
No. The bursary is only offered to students who are not current beneficiaries of other bursary programmes, including NSFAS
Is there a grade requirement to qualify for bursary coverage?
You must have obtained at least 50% in all exams and tests and 60% for Orientation