What does the Social Work Scholarship cover?

In the department’s scholarship guide they state: “As part of the recruitment and retention strategy and initiative to address critical and scarce skills in the sector, the National Department of Social Development is hereby making a scholarship available in the field of Social Work.

Applications are open to current Social Work students as well as prospective students who would like to enroll for a Social Work Degree.  Students who are currently holders of a National Department of Social Development Scholarship do not have to apply.

The Scholarship will cover Registration, Tuition, Prescribed books, stipend for practical’s and official accommodation provided by the University (ONLY ACCOMMODATION, WHICH HAS BEEN CONTRACTED BY THE RELEVANT UNIVERSITY MIGHT BE CONSIDERED).”

And, what are the requirements for the social work scholarship?

The requirements for the Department of Social Development Social Work scholarship are as follows:

    Be a South African Citizen
    Comply with the entry requirements set by the University
    Fully and correctly complete the Scholarship Application form
    Be prepared to enter into an agreement with the Department (More details will be contained in the agreement)
    Must complete the qualification within the minimum period as prescribed by the University

What should I attach to the application form?

The department insists that you attach the following:

    Certified copy of Grade 12 results
    Certified copy of Identity Document of applicant
    Certified copy of ID and Proof of income of Parent/ Guardian
    Current first year students/Prospective students in Social Work who need to undergo a selection process as prescribed by the University must provide proof that they have been selected to continue with their studies. (proof of admission by the University/proof of payment for admission)
    Certified copy of Identity Document of applicant
    Certified copy of Academic record on the official letterhead of the University (If already a student)

To download the Department of Social Development Social Work Scholarship Application Form for 2013 click here. Please also download the Scholarship Guide here (CLICK) for more information about this scholarship.

REMEMBER: The CLOSING DATE is 31 OCTOBER.

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What does the Social Work Scholarship cover?

In the department’s scholarship guide they state: “As part of the recruitment and retention strategy and initiative to address critical and scarce skills in the sector, the National Department of Social Development is hereby making a scholarship available in the field of Social Work.

Applications are open to current Social Work students as well as prospective students who would like to enroll for a Social Work Degree.  Students who are currently holders of a National Department of Social Development Scholarship do not have to apply.

The Scholarship will cover Registration, Tuition, Prescribed books, stipend for practical’s and official accommodation provided by the University (ONLY ACCOMODATION, WHICH HAS BEEN CONTRACTED BY THE RELEVANT UNIVERSITY MIGHT BE CONSIDERED).”

And, what are the requirements for the social work scholarship?

The requirements for the Department of Social Development Social Work scholarship are as follows:

    Be a South African Citizen
    Comply with the entry requirements set by the University
    Fully and correctly complete the Scholarship Application form
    Be prepared to enter into an agreement with the Department (More details will be contained in the agreement)
    Must complete the qualification within the minimum period as prescribed by the University

What should I attach to the application form?

The department insists that you attach the following:

    Certified copy of Grade 12 results
    Certified copy of Identity Document of applicant
    Certified copy of ID and Proof of income of Parent/ Guardian
    Current first year students/Prospective students in Social Work who need to undergo a selection process as prescribed by the University must provide proof that they have been selected to continue with their studies. (proof of admission by the University/proof of payment for admission)
    Certified copy of Identity Document of applicant
    Certified copy of Academic record on the official letterhead of the University (If already a student)

For more information and to download the application form and the Scholarship Guide visit the following link:   http://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=186&Itemid=39  OR alternatively download the 2012 social work scholarship application form by CLICKING HERE and the Guide by CLICKING HERE

REMEMBER: The CLOSING DATE is 31 OCTOBER.
Hurry, Hurry

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Studietrust offers access bursaries and sponsored bursaries. Access bursaries are usually partial bursaries covering only a limited amount of the university costs. Sponsored bursaries may cover all fees, including books, tuition, travel and other fees, where applicable.

All students or prospective students applying for any bursary at Studietrust will be considered for all bursaries on offer- if they qualify. Therefore, this means one needs only one application form to apply for all bursaries they qualify for at Studietrust.

These are the kinds of ACCESS (PARTIAL) bursaries available:

◊ School bursaries (Grades 9-12)

◊ Agricultural College bursaries

◊ FET College bursaries

◊ University of Technology bursaries

◊ University bursaries

Studietrust bursaries cover a range of study fields including the following:

• Agriculture, Horticulture, Nature Conservation

• Building and Construction

• Chemistry (Science)

• Commerce (Accounting, Banking, Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management, Internal Auditing, etc)

• Education

• Engineering – all programmes

• Environmental Health

• Information Technology

• Logistics

• Marketing

• Office Management and Technology

• Public Management / Relations

• Town & Regional Planning

• Travel, Tourism, Hospitality, Food Services

Studietrust’s sponsored bursaries are funded by a number of organisations which set their own requirements. This kind of bursaries are awarded based on, according to Studietrust, “academic merit, financial need and according to the sponsors requirements”.

The following companies currently sponsor bursaries at Studietrust:

1. AVI

2. First National Bank (FNB)

3. Coronation Fund Managers

4. Pick ‘n Pay

5. Sasol Inzalo Foundation

6. Sun International SCD Trust

7. Investec Specialist Bank

8. Peregrine

Though the request for application forms closes on 31 August 2011, the application forms can be downloaded and forwarded to Studietrust before 30 September 2011 for study in 2012.

Download the Sasol Inzalo Bursary Application Form for 2012 here: http://studytrust.org.za/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=file&id=25&Itemid=72

Download the Investec Specialist Bank bursary application form for 2012 here: http://studytrust.org.za/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=file&id=24&Itemid=68

Download the Sun International SCD Trust bursary application form for 2012 here: http://studytrust.org.za/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=file&id=35&Itemid=74

And for all general applications Download the Studietrust Bursary Application form for 2012 here: http://studytrust.org.za/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=file&id=15&Itemid=52

All completed forms should be returned to Studietrust NO LATER than 30 September on the following postal address:

The National Director

Studietrust

P.O. Box 29192

MELVILLE

2109

For any further information Studietrust can be accessed on:

Website: www.studytrust.org.za

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 011 726 5604

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