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SAAFoST Undergraduate Bursary to study at a South African Tertiary Institution
SAAFoST Undergraduate Bursary to study at a South African Tertiary Institution
DEADLINE: 31 January 2025
Background
The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) Foundation is inviting interested students to apply for full term bursaries in the field of Food Science and Technology. SAAFoST Foundation is offering bursaries for full-time undergraduate food science and technology students, awarded on the basis of academic merit, employment equity, and demonstrated potential.
Eligibility Criteria
The selection of candidates is based on the following criteria:
- Preference will be given to students who excel academically and / or demonstrate potential.
- Applicants must be enrolled for full time undergraduate study for a first degree or diploma in the field of Food Science and Technology at a South African Tertiary Institution, and be in a position to complete his / her chosen study programme within the prescribed period of the relevant South AfricanTertiary institution or following period:
Undergraduate Degree (up to B.Sc (Hons) – 4 years
B. Degree – 4 years or Higher Diploma
B. Degree – 3 years - Applicants must be South African or permanent resident citizens who have been resident in South Africa for at least 3 years prior to application.
- Applicants must have been a member of SAAFoST for at least 12 months preceding the application.
- Applicants will be required to provide a written personal statement of not more than 1 A4 page outlining how their education and training in the field of food science and technology will make a positive difference in their lives and in the scientific community.
- Applicants will be required to submit a reference that speaks of the applicant’s character. The reference letter will be written by someone at the Tertiary institution who has known the applicant in a learning capacity.
- Applications will be reviewed by the SAAFoST Foundation, whose decision is final and binding
The bursary includes financial assistance for the following
- Actual tuition fees levied by the tertiary institution as per a statement of account issued by the institution in the name of the student up to a maximum of R40 000.00 per annum until graduation. The payment is made directly to the Tertiary institution yearly in two installments; the first installment being subject to a satisfactory final mark for the previous year of study and the second installment being subject to satisfactory results in the first semester.
