Only the Tertiary Institutions listed below may nominate candidates for this award.
The Council of SAAFoST makes available an Aubrey Parsons study grant for each of the Departments of Food Science at the Universities of Stellenbosch, Pretoria, and the Free State and the Departments of Food Technology at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Durban University of Technology, the Tshwane University of Technology and the University of Johannesburg, based on performance, to the value of R20 000 each, for the final year of undergraduate study or the final semester of diplomate study.
Criteria
The students must be South African citizens and have been members of SAAFoST for at least 18 months preceding the application. The students should have an undisputed record of academic distinction, and maintain an average of at least 70% in their previous academic years. Recommendations by the Department Heads, based firstly on academic excellence and secondly, on need, must reach the SAAFoST Membership Development Officer by 28 February each year. Nomination forms are obtainable from the SAAFoST Membership Development Officer or the SAAFoST website. Nominations should include a copy of the nominee's academic record for the previous academic years. Only one student can be nominated, awards cannot be shared and are not transferable.
The Executive Committee of SAAFoST will adjudicate the nominations and their decision will be final. The award will be presented at a meeting of the local branch of SAAFoST or at another suitable SAAFoST event. Payment will be made to the institution towards the fees.
Enquiries and Application Submissions:
PLEASE ENCLOSE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.
Return by e-mail or fax to the Membership Development Officer, by 28 February 2010.
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 documentation with the completed nomination form:
Proof of RSA citizenship (i.e. a certified copy of nominees RSA ID book/RSA passport);
A copy of nominees complete academic record for all previous years;
