The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) is inviting interested students to apply for full term bursaries in the field of Food Science and Technology. SAAFoST is offering up to 3 bursaries for full-time undergraduate food science and technology students, awarded on the basis of academic merit and demonstrated potential.
Bursary Eligibility Criteria:
The selection of candidates is based on the following criteria:
Preference will be given to students who excel academically and / or demonstrate potential.
Applicants must be enrolled for full time undergraduate study for a first degree or diploma in the field of Food Science and Technology at a South African Tertiary Institution, and complete his / her chosen study programme within the following period:
Study Programme
Maximum Period
Undergraduate Degree
4 years
B. Tech Degree
4 years
Diploma
3 years
Applicants must be South African or permanent resident citizens who have been resident in South Africa for at least 3 years prior to application.
Applicants must have been a member of SAAFoST for at least 12 months preceding the application.
Applicants will be required to provide a written personal statement of not more than 1 A4 page outlining how their education and training in the field of food science and technology will make a positive difference in their lives and in the scientific community.
Applicants will be required to submit a reference that speaks of the applicant's character. The reference letter will be written by someone who has known the applicant in a learning capacity for at least 3 years.
Applications will be reviewed by an Education and Awards Committee of SAAFoST, whose decision is final and binding.
Bursary Package
The bursary includes financial assistance for the following:
Tuition fees up to a maximum of R25 000.00 per annum until graduation. The payment is made yearly in two instalments - the second instalment is approved subject to the results of the first semester.
Bursary Conditions
The student will be required to sign a contract as acceptance of and agreement to the conditions outlined below:
Granting of bursaries is not automatic and SAAFoST reserves the right not to award a bursary.
Only students who apply within the specified date and have fully completed the required application forms and whose registrations have been accepted by a university will be considered.
The student will be required to provide the SAAFoST Council with a six monthly report and exam results outlining the highlights of the year's study including participation in SAAFoST activities.
The bursary will be converted into a loan repayable in equal instalments, as determined by SAAFoST, at the prime rate of interest if:
The student terminates his / her studies, without formal permission for the interruption of studies
The student does not complete his / her studies within the period stated above
The student fails any year or semester of study.
Should the recipient not successfully complete all of the stipulated courses in any bursary year or not successfully complete any outstanding subjects as supplementary examinations prior to the commencement of the following academic year, then the bursary will be suspended for the following year with the proviso that, should the recipient successfully complete all of the courses in that subsequent year including any carried over courses from the previous year, then SAAFoST will refund to the recipient, all suspended tuition fees and the bursary shall then continue as before.
Annual Application Deadlines
Application Closing Date
Review Period
Award Announced
15 January
January - February
February
Completed Applications must be FAXED OR E-MAILED to the SAAFoST Membership Development Officer and a HARDCOPY of the application must also be mailed to the address below.
Enquiries and 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@telkomsa.net
Application Administration:
CHECKLIST:
Ensure that you provide the following with your completed application form:
A head & shoulders passport size photograph of yourself
A certified copy of your ID book or RSA passport
A certified copy of your most recent academic results (Part C)
Personal Statement (Part D)
Reference Letter (Part D)
Proof of regsitration at Tertiary Institution for 2012
