What does the NRF bursary cover?

The NRF bursary is intended to support doctoral candidates, Masters and Honours who wish to do their postgraduate research in the following fields: Science (all areas) Engineering (all areas) Technology (all areas)

Does Nsfas fund PGCE at UCT?

Funza Lushaka The Department of Basic Education makes available bursaries (service contract loans with NSFAS – the National Student Financial Aid Scheme) to PGCE students intending to teach in priority subject areas. They are competitive bursaries.

How do I apply for UCT scholarship?

Funding application procedure

1. Contact the head of department and potential supervisors in the department in which you intend to register.
2. Apply for funding from the National Research Foundation (NRF).
3. Apply for any prestigious fellowships for which you may be eligible.
4. Apply for other UCT funding opportunities.

How do I get a bursary at UCT?

To apply, send your sports C.V. and a list of references to: The Manager, Sports and Recreation, Department of Student Affairs, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, 7701, by 30 September of the year before you intend to study at UCT.

Will Pgce be funded by NSFAS 2021?

According to the 2021 DHET Bursary Rules and Guidelines, NSFAS does not provide funding for PGCE in 2021. According to the guidelines, approved funded programmes at universities are all undergraduate whole qualifications offered by a public university.

Does UCT give scholarships?

UCT awards scholarships each December to graduating students who have performed exceptionally well. Recipients are identified by the university and an application form is not required.

What is a merit award?

A monetary award that may be given to a hospital consultant (specialist) for outstanding professional services “above and beyond the call of duty”, based on nominations from consultant peers who vote on the recipient’s contribution to the service, hospital or university, if appropriate.

What is the duration of a bursary?

All of the above conditions must be met. Bursaries are for any field of study for the normal duration of the course. Variable 1 year, renewable.

Does NRF give allowance?

Qualifying NRF-funded students are not required to pay registration fee upfront. R10 000 n/a R10 000 n/a R10 000 n/a The electronic study device allowance will be provided as a once-off for the duration of the postgraduate studies.

What kind of funding is available for UCT?

Various sources of funding of different values are available for students intending to pursue honours, master’s and doctoral degrees at UCT. The noticeboard and the annual handbook list many internal and external funding opportunities. You are advised to check the noticeboard regularly for updates.

When do you need to apply for NRF funding?

Ideally, you should do this at least 7 months before you intend to begin your degree. Apply for funding from the National Research Foundation (NRF). The application deadline for these awards is normally in June/July for master’s degrees and in October for honours degrees.

Are there any research scholarships for UCT students?

For more information regarding the requirements for the MRC’s 2 scholarships, please visit the Medical Research Council’s website. UCT research scholarships are intended for students who are eligible for NRF (SET), NRF (SSH) and MRC bursaries but are unsuccessful with their applications.

When to apply for UCT merit and need awards?

The majority of these awards can only be awarded to applicants who also apply for government funding through the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Medical Research Council (MRC). Note that the NRF deadline for master’s and doctoral support is significantly earlier than the deadline for UCT merit and needs funding.