The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) is inviting interested Food Science and Technology Professionals to apply for a bursary in Journalism. SAAFoST is offering 1 bursary per year for a working professional to participate in part-time or full-time study, awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
Bursary Eligibility Criteria
The selection of candidates is based on the following criteria:
- Applicants must enroll for full time or part-time study for a journalism course of their choice from media management, through to investigative journalism at a South African Tertiary Institution or recognized Training Institute with appropriate credentials, and complete his /her chosen study programme within 1 year.
- Study may be by correspondence, on-line or attendance of lectures.
- Applicants must be South African citizens who have been resident in South Africa for at least 3 years prior to application.
- Applicants may not be in receipt of any other bursary or financial assistance.
- Applicants will be required to provide a letter of intent of not more than 1 A4 page identifying his / her interest in journalism as a profession, motivation for applying for the bursary and why they should be selected. This motivation should demonstrate financial need.
- The applicant must through their application and interview be able to demonstrate genuine commitment and potential to be a successful journalist in the field of Food Science and related scientific field.
Bursary Package
The bursary includes financial assistance for the following:
- Tuition fees for the duration of the study programme for up to 1 year of study and to a maximum of R10 000.00.
Bursary Conditions
- Granting of bursaries is not automatic and SAAFoST reserves the right not to award a bursary.
- Only applicants who apply within the specified date and have completed the required application forms will be considered.
- Applicants must be Professional Members of SAAFoST and remain active for the duration of study.
- The SAAFoST Executive Committee makes the final decision regarding granting of the bursary.
Annual Application Deadlines
| Application Closing Date |
Review Period |
Award Announced |
| 31 October |
November – December |
January |
Application Submissions
Return by e-mail or fax to the Membership Development Officer:
The SAAFoST Membership Development Officer
PO Box 35233
Menlo Park
0102
Tel: (012) 349 2788
Fax: 086 698 4784
E-mail: saafost.irene {at} telkomsa.net
Enquiries
The Executive Director
Tel: (012) 346 2091
Fax: (012) 346 2091
E-mail: ojf {at} icon.co.za
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