SCARCE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR MASTERS AND DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

FOR 2013!

Directorate of Research & Innovation

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VALUE OF THE AWARD

WHO QUALIFIES TO APPLY?

• The scholarship support masters and doctoral candidates in the following disciplines:

Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, Statistics, Actuarial Science,

Biotechnology, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Geology, Computer Sciences,

Information Systems, Chemistry, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences,

Transportation Studies, Tourism, Demography.

• Scholarships are open to only bona fide South African citizens with an honours or

master’s degree.

• Applicants should have obtained an aggregate of at least 60% in their previous degree.

• Applicants must have obtained their previous degree in the minimum prescribed period.

An exception is made for Black (African, Coloured and Indian) students who may have

taken an additional year to complete their previous degree.

• Applicants that already hold a degree at the level for which they are applying are not

eligible.

• Full- time employees of Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) are not eligible to apply.  All applicants, should only complete an application if they meet all the eligibility criteria

of the call/ programme to be considered. IN

INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: 17 AUGUST 2012

CLOSING DATE: 31 AUGUST 2012

“Note that LATE and INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT be considered “

Attached find the manual

APPLICATION PROCESS1. Applicants can apply by accessing the link https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/ 2. Fore information please contact Zukile Matshaya at B20-132 or 012 382 4468

Master’s Scholarships

R60 000 p.a.

Doctoral Scholarships

R90 000 p.a.