Overview
Only for full time students.
The SAAFoST Foundation makes available an Aubrey Parsons study grant for each of the Departments of Food Science at the Universities of Stellenbosch, Pretoria, Venda and the Free State and the Departments of Food Technology at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Durban University of Technology, the Tshwane University of Technology and the University of Johannesburg, based on performance, to the total value of R20 000 each, for the B.Sc (Hons) year(s) at Universities or the B-Tech year(s) at Universities of Technology. However, irrespective of how many years said B.Sc (Hons) or B.Tech actually take only a total of R 20 000 will be made available to a student.
Criteria
The students must have been members of SAAFoST for at least 12 months preceding the application. Nominations and recommendations by the Department Heads, based firstly on academic excellence and secondly, on need, must reach the SAAFoST Membership Development Officer by 24 February each year. The students should have an undisputed record of academic distinction, and maintain an average of at least 70% in their previous academic years. Nominations should include a copy of the nominee’s academic record for the previous academic years. Only one student per Tertiary Institution can be nominated and awards cannot be shared and are not transferable.
The SAAFoST Foundation 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.
Application
Download the nomination form in Adobe PDF format or MS Word format.
The closing date for applications is 24 February 2025.
Ensure that you provide the following documentation with the completed nomination form:
- A copy of the nominee’s complete academic record for all previous years;
- Proof of Full-time registration.
Return by e-mail to the Membership Development Officer, by 24 February 2025.
SAAFoST Membership Development Officer
Tel: 071 870 2633
E-mail: irene@saafost.org.za
Award recipients
| Year | Name | University |
| 2024 | No awards granted | |
| 2023 | No awards granted | |
| 2022 | No awards granted | |
| 2021 | Mia Schutte | SUN |
| 2021 | M A Mgidi | TUT |
| 2021 | Christi Kruger | UP |
| 2021 | Lesedi J Kubayi | CPUT |
| 2020 | Matamela Takalani | TUT |
| 2020 | Rebokile Nyathi | UP |
| 2020 | Kim Mannix | SUN |
| 2020 | Boitshoko S Kekana | UJ |
| 2019 | Nikita Jansen van Vuuren | CPUT |
| 2019 | Nomthandazo Msimango | UJ |
| 2019 | Carina Mendes | UP |
| 2019 | Clearence Ndubane | TUT |
| 2019 | Cara Ehlers | SUN |
| 2018 | Aphelele Pandle | CPUT |
| 2018 | Rhode Binneman | UFS |
| 2018 | Kamogelo Nkgodi | UJ |
| 2018 | Anthony Jenvey | UP |
| 2018 | Cashior Setumo | TUT |
| 2018 | Emma van der Merwe | SUN |
| 2017 | Ukhona Zwane | CPUT |
| 2017 | Quraisha Akoo | DUT |
| 2017 | Zanele Mnizi | UJ |
| 2017 | Kgomotso Dhlanagamandla | UP |
| 2017 | Rochelle Keet | SUN |
| 2016 | Dalene Marshall | CPUT |
| 2016 | Katlego Masebe | UJ |
| 2016 | Sibongile Mndebele | UP |
| 2016 | Kate Turner | SUN |
| 2016 | Khudtadzo Ngoma | UNIVEN |
| 2015 | Nkatuka Huma | DUT |
| 2015 | Tumelo Shokwe | UJ |
| 2015 | Claudia Amorim | UP |
| 2015 | Megan Twentyman-Jones | SUN |
| 2015 | Joelle Kongolo | TUT |
| 2014 | Nettania Blom | CPUT |
| 2014 | Majolie Djokam-Kamga | TUT |
| 2014 | Neil Miller | SUN |
| 2013 | Yvonne Maphosa | CPUT |
| 2013 | Khanyisa Ndleve | UJ |
| 2013 | Malgorzata Milaniak | UP |
| 2013 | Margaretha Muller | SUN |
| 2013 | Nomza Chimuti | UNIVEN |
| 2012 | Vusi Mshayisa | CPUT |
| 2012 | Sharon Masina | DUT |
| 2012 | Gabatshoane Madisa | UJ |
| 2012 | Richard Beardsley | UP |
| 2012 | Sarah Erasmus | SUN |
| 2011 | Yourisha Pillay | DUT |
| 2011 | Kudzai Mongoma | UP |
| 2011 | Karo Bester | SUN |
| 2010 | Ruth Rother | CPUT |
| 2010 | Ashley Pollock | SUN |
| 2009 | Thando Culayo | CPUT |
| 2009 | Romy Hochfeld | UP |
| 2009 | Lehana Steyn | SUN |
| 2008 | Kimberley Jones | CPUT |
| 2008 | Padmaloshnee Moodaly | DUT |
| 2008 | Johannes du Preez | UFS |
| 2008 | Carien Schoeman | UP |
| 2008 | Ilona Koch | SUN |
| 2008 | Natasha Claassen | TUT |
| 2007 | Lusani Vhangani | CPUT |
| 2007 | Philip Nel | UFS |
| 2007 | Landi van Zyl | UP |
| 2007 | Megan Whitehead | SUN |
| 2007 | Zamantshali Mtshali | TUT |
| 2006 | Loyiso Mtalana | CPUT |
| 2006 | Carien van Zyl | UFS |
| 2006 | Bheky Sibitani | UJ |
| 2006 | Celeste Pretorius | UP |
| 2006 | Melvi Todd | SUN |
| 2006 | Irene Cele | TUT |
| 2005 | Sunette van der Merwe | CPUT |
| 2005 | L Mundree | DUT |
| 2005 | Leanne Dickens | UFS |
| 2005 | Mashatole Makunyane | UJ |
| 2005 | Aruina van der Walt | UP |
| 2005 | Marianne Boshoff | SUN |
