Bursaries are essential if you are looking to pursue tertiary studies, particularly if you cannot afford to fund your own tuition. So if you're planning to enrol at Sefako Makgatho University here are some bursary options to consider.
The Abe Bailey Trust Overseas Travel Bursary
The Abe Bailey Trust travel bursary primarily focuses on leadership development toward nation-building. So if you have leadership qualities you may submit your applications, provided you meet the requirements listed below:
- You must be 25 years of age or younger;
- You must be a senior student (third-year and up);
- Be able to demonstrate all-round leadership qualities (proven);
- Be a South African citizen and have a South African passport;
- Have a proven record of community participation/involvement; and
A strong academic track record.
Other noteworthy options to consider include the following:
DSI – CSIR Inter-Bursary Support Programme (IBS)
To support the People-Centred Mine Modernization effort, this one is especially designed for students who are interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in the following thematic areas:
- Mining Engineering
- Engineering Geology
- Rock Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Data Modelling and Machine Learning
- Electrical and Electronics engineering (sensor design engineering),
- Systems Engineering
- Software Engineering (software design and integration)
- Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science
- Civil engineering / Geotechnical
- Energy and renewable energy
The Compensation Fund is encouraging young people, dependents of CF pensioners, a small number of physically disabled unemployed individuals, and former employees who experienced occupational diseases or injuries to apply for the Vocational Rehabilitation Bursary Scheme
