FIELS OF STUDY
Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a Doctorate (PhD) or Master’s degree, related to the Food and Beverages Manufacturing value chain.
REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident
- You must be registered to study towards a PhD or Masters degree qualification for the 2023 academic year
- You must be studying at a recognized public university in South Africa
- Masters students: your research topics must be endorsed by your supervisor and be relevant and responsive to the food and beverages manufacturing value chain
- PhD students: you must have an approved Research Proposal by the university, with clear timeframes and estimated year of completion (the expected timeframe for completion of PhD is 2 to 5 years from the current academic year for reporting purposes by the SETA)
- You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding (this must be confirmed by the University Bursary Office)
- Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged groups
BENEFITS
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses. subject to the availability of funds:
- Masters students: registration fees, tuition fees, research costs, and study material, up to a maximum value of R120 000 (for the entire duration of studies), based on the evaluation outcome of the students’ approved research topics. Bursary recipients will also do course work.
- PhD students: tuition fees, and costs associated with the research undertaken, up to a maximum value of R150 000. for the entire duration of studies, based on the evaluation outcome of the students’ approved research topics.
Bursary recipients will be required to submit a progress report at the end of each academic year. which must be signed off by the supervisor.
CLOSING DATE
17 February 2023
