Overview

Only for full time students.

The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) Foundation is inviting interested learners to apply for bursaries in the field of Food Science and Technology. The SAAFoST Foundation is offering bursaries for matriculants to participate in full time study, awarded on the basis of academic merit, employment equity, and demonstrated potential.

Criteria

The selection of candidates is based on the following criteria:

  • Preference will be given to matriculants who excel academically and / or demonstrate potential.
  • Admission requirements include a FETC (G) [Further Education & Training Certificate (General)], or recognised equivalent, with an achievement rating of at least 5 in both Mathematics and Physical Science. Life Science is recommended.
  • 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.
  • In order to re-qualify for the bursary in subsequent years, the applicant must be in a position to complete his / her chosen study programme within the prescribed period of the relevant Tertiary institution or the following period:
    Undergraduate Degree (up to BSc Hons) – 4 years
    B. Tech Degree – 5 years
    Diploma – 4 years
  • Applicants must be South African citizens who have been resident in South Africa for at least 3 years prior to 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 the SAAFoST Foundation, whose decision is final and binding.

Bursary package

The bursary includes financial assistance for the following:

  • Actual tuition fees levied by the tertiary institution as per a statement of account issued by the institution in the name of the student up to a maximum of R40 000.00 per annum. The payment is made directly to the Tertiary institution in two instalments – the second instalment being subject to satisfactory results in the first semester.

Bursary conditions

  • The student will be required to sign a contract as acceptance and agreement to the conditions outlined below:
  • Granting of bursaries is not automatic and SAAFoST Foundation reserves the right not to award a bursary.
  • Only students who apply within the specified date and have completed the required application forms and whose registration has been accepted by a university will be considered.
  • Applicants must register as members of SAAFoST within the first three months of registration at the tertiary institution of choice and must become and remain active members of SAAFoST for the duration of study.
  • The student will be required to provide the SAAFoST Foundation with a six monthly report and exam results outlining the highlights of the year’s study including participation in SAAFoST activities.
  • The bursary will at the sole discretion of the SAAFoST Foundation be converted into a loan repayable in equal installments, as determined by the SAAFoST Foundation , at the prime rate of interest if, without formal permission of the SAAFoST Foundation:
    • The student terminates or interrupts (incl. changing courses) his / her 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 at the sole discretion of the SAAFoST Foundation the bursary may 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 the SAAFoST Foundation will refund to the recipient, all suspended tuition fees and the bursary shall then continue as before, however, no repeated courses, subjects, or modules shall be paid for by the SAAFoST Foundation.

Application

Download the application form in Adobe PDF format or MS Word format.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2024
Review period: November
Award announcement: December

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 Grade 11 final examinations and last Grade 12 examinations (Part B and C) Achievement Rating of 5 or 60-69% in Mathematics and Physical Science
  • Personal Statement (Part D)
  • Reference Letter (Part D)

The awarded bursary will be administered by the SAAFoST Foundation, in liaison with the Student Liaison Representatives at each academic institution.

Completed applications must be e-mailed to the SAAFoST Membership Development Officer.
SAAFoST Membership Development Officer
Tel: 071 870 2633
E-mail: irene@saafost.org.za

Award recipients

Recipient University Duration
Zeke Hendricks SUN 2024-2027
Jani Wessels SUN 2024-2027
Jani Snyders SUN 2024-2027
Mila Steenkamp SUN 2024-2027
Ekaya Matjeke UP 2024-2027
No Bursaries Awarded 2023
Lucian Abrahams CPUT 2022-2025
Tristan A Samuel-Bronee SUN 2021-2024
Kudakwashe Mutimutema UP 2021-2024
Carli Verreynne SUN 2020-2023
Ilke Olivier SUN 2020-2023
Anje R Erasmus SUN 2020-2023
Courtney Hildebrant SUN 2020-2023
Jean-Paul Eksteen SUN 2019 – 2022
Rory Lutz SUN 2019 – 2022
Jana Schreuder SUN 2019 – 2022
Shaun Riley SUN 2019 – 2022
Lara van der Merwe SUN 2019 – 2022
Tilana Marais UP 2019 – 2022
Msizi Nhlabathi UP 2019 – 2022
Faseeha Mukadam UP 2018 – 2021
Lucy Purdon UP 2018 – 2021
Anja Steyn UP 2018 – 2021
Susmita Maharaj DUT 2017 – 2020
Delia Meyer SUN 2016 – 2019
Annette Grobbelaar SUN 2016 – 2019
Moniska Claasen CPUT 2016 – 2019
Stephanie Phelps SUN 2015 – 2018
Caroline Bursey SUN 2015 – 2018
Jani Bisschof SUN 2015 – 2019
Alexandra Rust SUN 2014 – 2017
Celia Walters SUN 2014 – 2017
Kayla-Ann Jordaan SUN 2014 – 2017
Emma Phillips SUN 2013 – 2016
Nomzamo Dlamini UP 2013 – 2016
Carin-Marie Engelbrecht SUN 2012 – 2015
Sizo Msipha UP 2012 – 2015
Nabilah Luckan CPUT 2011 – 2014
Bianca Lee King UP 2011 – 2014
Lesego Molatlhegi TUT 2011 – 2016
Lindie van Wyk UP 2010 – 2013
Claire Kirkby SUN 2010 – 2013
Kara Muller SUN 2010 – 2013
Adrian Thorne UP 2009 – 2012
Suhina Ramsuraj DUT 2008 – 2011
Nandi Strachan SUN 2008 – 2011
Liezel Hugo CPUT 2007 – 2010