About CIB:
The C·I·B is an inter-institutional Centre of Excellence established within the DST-NRF Centres of Excellence Programme. This means that the C·I·B is not just at one institution, but has affiliated researchers at a range of academic and non-academic institutes throughout South Africa. This inter-institutional arrangement allows a much broader range of research interactions to take place, allowing a wide diversity of research associates and students to benefit from the programme.

Detail:
As part of SANBI’s Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme (funded through the Working for Water Programme of the Department of Water Affairs), several bursaries are available to conduct research on various aspects of managing new invasions. A range of projects are available including topics on molecular phylogenetics, GIS mapping, taxonomy, population modelling, social science, history, mathematical ecology, and evolutionary biology. Submitted topics in line with EDRR’s goals will also be considered.

Requirements:
Candidates must be pro-active, enthusiastic, and interested in doing excellent research that can make a difference.

Bursary Values: (to cover living expenses and university fees)
Honours/4th year undergraduate R 25 000 p.a. for 1 year
• Masters R 60 000 p.a. for 2 years
• Doctoral R 80 000 p.a. for 3 years
• Post-doctoral R150,000 p.a. for 2 years
Project running expenses will be covered separately and will vary depending on the project.

Application process:
Student bursaries are open to all South African citizens, and post-doctoral research bursaries are open to anyone who has completed their PhD in the last five years.

Closing Date: Applications close on 5 November 2010

Contact:
Dr John Wilson
EDRR Research Co-ordinator South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) / DST-NRF Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology
Department of Botany and Zoology
Stellenbosch University
021 808 3408; jrwilson@sun.ac.za

Source: www.sun.ac.za/cib/team/academic/jwilson.asp

About Association:
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. bears the name of the renowned author Horatio Alger, Jr., whose tales of overcoming adversity through unyielding perseverance and basic moral principles captivated the public in the late 19th century. The Association, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit educational organization, was established in 1947 to dispel the mounting belief among the nation’s youth that the American Dream was no longer attainable.

Detail:
The Horatio Alger Michigan Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Michigan who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Michigan Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Michigan, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
2. have a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution);
3. critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided);
4. involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
5. demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 2.0);
6. be a resident of Michigan; and
7. be a citizen of the United States

Required Forms:
1. Applicants must have one letter of Letter of Support. They must be logged in to the application process to complete this. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
2. All applicants must submit an official High School transcript with legend that includes senior year classes. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
3. Applicants must complete and mail the certifications form after downloading it from the website. They must be logged in to the application process to download the form. The form must be signed by the parent/guardian and the applicant’s principal or vice principal prior to mailing. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
4. A copy of the applicant’s parent/guardians federal tax return
5. The applicant must provide a copy of the front page of their parent/guardian’s 2009 individual federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security Tax Form). If their parent/guardian’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is a negative number, please submit copies of their parent/guardian’s federal individual tax return for the years of 2006, 2007, and 2008. If their parent/guardians were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies showing the amount of any government benefits, such as food stamps or Public Assistance documents. If Benefit Statements are sent in, they must include the benefit amount for the month or year. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.

Application Deadline 30October2010

Contact:
Horatio Alger Association
Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs
PO Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
Phone (866) 763-9228

Source: https://www.horatioalger.org/index.cfm

About Association:
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. bears the name of the renowned author Horatio Alger, Jr., whose tales of overcoming adversity through unyielding perseverance and basic moral principles captivated the public in the late 19th century. The Association, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit educational organization, was established in 1947 to dispel the mounting belief among the nation’s youth that the American Dream was no longer attainable.

Detail:
The Horatio Alger Maine Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Maine who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Maine Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Maine, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
2. have a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution);
3. critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided);
4. involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
5. demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 2.0);
6. be a resident of Maine; and
7. be a citizen of the United States

Required Forms:
1. Applicants must have one letter of Letter of Support. They must be logged in to the application process to complete this. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
2. All applicants must submit an official High School transcript with legend that includes senior year classes. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
3. Applicants must complete and mail the certifications form after downloading it from the website. They must be logged in to the application process to download the form. The form must be signed by the parent/guardian and the applicant’s principal or vice principal prior to mailing. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
4. A copy of the applicant’s parent/guardians federal tax return
5. The applicant must provide a copy of the front page of their parent/guardian’s 2009 individual federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security Tax Form). If their parent/guardian’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is a negative number, please submit copies of their parent/guardian’s federal individual tax return for the years of 2006, 2007, and 2008. If their parent/guardians were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies showing the amount of any government benefits, such as food stamps or Public Assistance documents. If Benefit Statements are sent in, they must include the benefit amount for the month or year. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.

Application Deadline 30October2010

Contact:
Horatio Alger Association
Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs
PO Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
Phone (866) 763-9228

Source: https://www.horatioalger.org/index.cfm

About the ASSA:
The Astronomical Society of Southern Africa (ASSA), formed in 1922, is a body consisting of both amateur and professional astronomers. Membership is open to any interested person, regardless of knowledge or experience in astronomy.

Detail:
The South African Astronomical Observatory – Astronomical Society of South Africa Scholarships for 2011 are announced. The purpose of the SAAO – ASSA Scholarship is to encourage current or intending undergraduates
(i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd year) studying for a B.Sc. degree at any university in South Africa, who have a stated interest in astronomy, to prepare for furthering their interest. Applicants must be resident in South Africa.

There is no standard application form, and the following items must be submitted:
• A covering letter by the applicant, including CV, and a statement of interest in Astronomy, giving reasons.
• A statement of the applicant’s intended course of study (full details of subjects and modules, and their costs) for 2011, and if possible and relevant, for the remaining years of undergraduate study.
• A statement or proof that the applicant is resident in South Africa.
• A statement that the applicant either has no other bursary or scholarship, or where the applicant has a scholarship or bursary, the amount, source and conditions.
• A copy of the applicant’s final official results, whether matric or university, from the previous year of study (this will be 2010, unless there are unusual circumstances).
• A recent letter of support from a lecturer or teacher.
• Full contact details, including e-mail, postal address, cellphone and landline numbers.

Value:
The value of each SAAO – ASSA Scholarship for 2011 is five thousand rand. One quarter of this amount will be paid be to the Scholarship holder to assist with expenses and prescribed book purchases, and the rest will be paid into the holder’s university fees account. The holder will automatically be considered for the SAAO – ASSA Scholarship in future years, until completion of the B.Sc. degree, subject to good progress being made.

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted to the below before 15 January 2011

Contact:
Astronomical Society of Southern Africa
Scholarships
c/o P0 Box 9, Observatory,7935.
scholarships@assa.saao.ac.za

Source: http://mnassa.saao.ac.za/

About the Association:
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. bears the name of the renowned author Horatio Alger, Jr., whose tales of overcoming adversity through unyielding perseverance and basic moral principles captivated the public in the late 19th century. The Association, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit educational organization, was established in 1947 to dispel the mounting belief among the nation’s youth that the American Dream was no longer attainable.

Detail:
The Horatio Alger Wyoming Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Wyoming who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Wyoming Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Wyoming, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
2. have a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution);
3. critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided);
4. involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
5. demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 2.0);
6. be a resident of Wyoming; and
7. be a citizen of the United States

Required Forms
* Applicants must have one letter of Letter of Support. They must be logged in to the application process to complete this. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
* All applicants must submit an official High School transcript with legend that includes senior year classes. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
* Applicants must complete and mail the certifications form after downloading it from the website. They must be logged in to the application process to download the form. The form must be signed by the parent/guardian and the applicant’s principal or vice principal prior to mailing. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
* A copy of the applicant’s parent/guardians federal tax return
The applicant must provide a copy of the front page of their parent/guardian’s 2009 individual federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security Tax Form). If their parent/guardian’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is a negative number, please submit copies of their parent/guardian’s federal individual tax return for the years of 2006, 2007, and 2008. If their parent/guardians were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies showing the amount of any government benefits, such as food stamps or Public Assistance documents. If Benefit Statements are sent in, they must include the benefit amount for the month or year. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.

Application Deadline 30October2010

Contact:
Horatio Alger Association
99 Canal Center Plaza
Suite 320
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone (703) 684-9444
Fax (703) 548-3822

Source: https://www.horatioalger.org/index.cfm

About the Association:
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. bears the name of the renowned author Horatio Alger, Jr., whose tales of overcoming adversity through unyielding perseverance and basic moral principles captivated the public in the late 19th century. The Association, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit educational organization, was established in 1947 to dispel the mounting belief among the nation’s youth that the American Dream was no longer attainable.

Detail:
The Horatio Alger Oklahoma Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Oklahoma who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Oklahoma Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Oklahoma, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
2. have a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution);
3. critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided);
4. involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
5. demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 2.0);
6. be a resident of Oklahoma; and
7. be a citizen of the United States

Required Forms
* Applicants must have one letter of Letter of Support. They must be logged in to the application process to complete this. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
* All applicants must submit an official High School transcript with legend that includes senior year classes. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
* Applicants must complete and mail the certifications form after downloading it from the website. They must be logged in to the application process to download the form. The form must be signed by the parent/guardian and the applicant’s principal or vice principal prior to mailing. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
* A copy of the applicant’s parent/guardians federal tax return
The applicant must provide a copy of the front page of their parent/guardian’s 2009 individual federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security Tax Form). If their parent/guardian’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is a negative number, please submit copies of their parent/guardian’s federal individual tax return for the years of 2006, 2007, and 2008. If their parent/guardians were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies showing the amount of any government benefits, such as food stamps or Public Assistance documents. If Benefit Statements are sent in, they must include the benefit amount for the month or year. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.

Application Deadline 30October2010

Contact:
Horatio Alger Association
99 Canal Center Plaza
Suite 320
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone (703) 684-9444
Fax (703) 548-3822

Source: https://www.horatioalger.org/index.cfm

Detail:
The African Union, in partnership with member states, is offering scholarships in leading African Universities and Higher Education Institutions for the 2010 academic school year in the following fields: water sciences, energy sciences, climate change and education planning.
Scholarships are restricted to post-graduate studies (Masters or Ph.D.) in Africa. The aim is to create an Africa led by its own people with a proud African identity. It is also intended to give a unique opportunity to Africans to strengthen their skills and expose them to best practices and training in Africa.

Applicants MUST:
?? Be Liberians;
?? Be under the age of 45 years;
?? Have demonstrated excellent academic performance (3.0 GPA or above);
?? Have proof of admission to a leading university or higher education institution in any African Union member state to undertake a full time Masters or Ph.D. programme; and
?? Be willing to commit to work in any African Union member state on completion of studies for at least three years.

Eligible Liberians must forward the following documents for consideration:
?? Completed application form (application form also found on AU website: www.africaunion. org/mwalimunyerere)
?? Certified (NOTARIZED) copies of university diplomas/degrees;
?? Transcripts;
?? Two passport –sized photographs (names of applicant at the back);
?? Brief description of applicant’s Research Project proposal (Maximum 1000 words);
?? Copy of letter of admission from a reputable higher education institution;
?? Two references (1 academic, 1 social) sealed and addressed to the Mwalimu Nyerere Scholarships Scheme;
?? Candidates must also complete the Electronic Data form, which is available on the African Union website (www.africa-union.org/mwalimunyerere).

NOTE: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The DEADLINE for submission of applications is September 30, 2010. Submissions after the deadline will NOT be considered.

Contact:
African Union Commission
Human Resources, Science and Technology
Education Division
Mwalimu Nyerere Scholaship Program
Rosevelt Road,
P.O. Box 3243,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email: mwalimunyerere@africa-union.org

Source: http://emansion.gov.lr/doc/AU%20scholarships.pdf

About Department:
To enable the poor, the vulnerable and the excluded within South African society to secure a better life for themselves, in partnership with them and with all those who are committed to building a caring society.

Detail:
As part of the recruitment and retention strategy and initiative to address critical and scarce skills in the sector, the National Department of Social Development is hereby making a scholarship available in the field of Social Work.

Eligibility:
Applications are open to current Social Work students as well as prospective students who would like to enroll for a Social Work Degree for the 2011 academic year.  Students who are currently holders of a National Department of Social Development Scholarship do not have to apply.

The Applicant must:
1. Be a South African Citizen
2. Comply with the entry requirements set by the University
3. Fully and correctly complete the Scholarship Application form
4. Be prepared to enter into an agreement with the Department (More details will be contained in the agreement)
5. Must complete the qualification within the minimum period as prescribed by the University

Scholarship:
The Scholarship will cover Registration, Tuition, Prescribed books, stipend for practical’s and official accommodation provided by the University (ONLY ACCOMODATION, WHICH HAS BEEN CONTRACTED BY THE RELEVANT UNIVERSITY MIGHT BE CONSIDERED).

Selection process:
A selection panel will assess all the applications received. Due to the large number of applications received only successful candidates will be informed in writing. Make sure that the address provided on your application form is correct.

Please note that:
a) Only specified accounts will be paid. When purchasing books, every item must be specified. Only prescribed study material will be covered by the scholarship.
b) This Department pays, within the amount of the scholarship, only appropriate expenses and does not pay out any unused money to the student.
c) All claims for payment must be submitted to your NSFAS office by not later than 1 March 2011 for the first semester and 1 August 2011 for the second semester to ensure that all accounts are paid timeously.
d) Full study fees will only be settled after April, however a minimum payment will be made by NSFAS after receipt of a proforma invoice.

Contact:
+27 12 312 7500

Source: http://www.dsd.gov.za/

About IWMI:
IWMI is one of 15 international research centers supported by the network of 60 governments, private foundations and international and regional organizations collectively known as the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). It is a non-profit organization with a staff of 350 and offices in over 10 countries across Asia and Africa and Headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Detail:
If you have recently completed your PhD in economics or sanitation but have sound understanding of both, then this could be just the assignment for you. IWMI seeks the right person to analyze problems relating to human waste, as used in agriculture, then form policy recommendations to enhance livelihoods in the rural/urban interface.

You will:
• Provide economic and institutional analysis for projects that explore:
o Sustainability indicators of low-cost wastewater treatment options across Africa
o Agricultural reuse-oriented approaches into sanitation sector to recover nutrients and water from waste streams whilst improving
environmental sanitation in Ghana
o Role of small and micro-enterprises that specialize in waste reuse in Ghana and Uganda
o How to enhance success of private ventures in wastewater collection and reuse
• Collect and analyze field data on the economics of reuse from sanitation facilities
• Examine economic & institutional aspects of existing waste reuse models to determine viability & develop further options
• Study national agricultural and sanitation policies examining relevant economic, organizational, institutional, and
financial issues to inform policymakers – through the development and application of economic decision tools/models for recovery of nutrients, organic matter and water from waste streams
• Liaise with public officials on the awareness and implementation of public policies
• Contribute ideas about linking agriculture and sanitation to enhance food security and business opportunities in West Africa through the reuse of waste resources, emphasizing cost recovery along the sanitation chain
• Prepare scientific reports and articles for peer-reviewed journals

You must possess:
• A recent PhD in agricultural or natural resources or environmental economics or environmental or civil engineering and
• A good understanding of agriculture and microeconomics

You must know about:
• Sanitation challenges in developing countries: solid waste, fecal sludge and wastewater management (with on-site sanitation systems)
• Technical feasibility & social/economic opportunities/trade-offs in managing/re-using options for wastewater/fecal sludge
• Computer-based, business process modeling tools for scenario building
• Economic and institutional analysis across public and private sectors in sanitation sector or agricultural interface (demonstrated in
reports, dissertation or journal articles)
• Engineering and microeconomics analytical tools

You must have:
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to establish priorities, plan, organize and monitor own work in an interdisciplinary and multiple task environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships in multi-cultural environments with respect for diversity
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and with local and international partners
It would be useful if you had some previous working experience in developing countries, can speak and write in French and have skills in business optimization analysis and relevant computer software.

Please submit your application on-line at: http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/About_IWMI/Vacancies/

Closing date: 30 September 2010

Contact:
IWMI Ghana, PMB CT 112,
Cantonments, Accra, Ghana.
Telephone: +233 30 2 784752-4
Fax: +233 30 2 784752
Email: iwmi-ghana@cgiar.org

Source: www.iwmi.org

About the University:
UCT aspires to become a premier academic meeting point between South Africa, the rest of Africa and the world. Taking advantage of expanding global networks and our distinct vantage point in Africa, we are committed, through innovative research and scholarship, to grapple with the key issues of our natural and social worlds. We aim to produce graduates whose qualifications are internationally recognised and locally applicable, underpinned by values of engaged citizenship and social justice. UCT will promote diversity and transformation within our institution and beyond, including growing the next generation of academics.

Detail:
The AW Mellon Foundation and the University of Cape Town has established a Scholarship Programme to support excellent South African students and students from other countries in Africa who intend to contribute to the development of the continent by leveraging their educational advantage. Although applicants from other countries in Africa will be considered, South African students from disadvantaged backgrounds will be given preference. Allocation of awards will be based on academic merit and financial need. Only the following fields of study will be considered. Social Justice, Historical Studies, Political Theory and Criminology, Music, with preference for Ethnomusicology, Environmental and Geographical Studies, Anthropology, Film & Media, Gender Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, African Languages, Democratic Governance, Constitutionalisation of Private Law, Constitutional Law, Marine & Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Law, Organisational Psychology ,Economics, Actuarial Science, Demography Determined individuals who intend to contribute to the development of and who intend to address the problems facing South Africa and the continent of Africa are invited to apply for these Scholarships.

Eligibility:
South African students from disadvantaged backgrounds will be given preference. Allocation of awards will be based on academic merit and financial need.Applicants from other countries in Africa will be considered.Only the following fields of study will be considered. Social Justice, Historical Studies, Political Theory and Criminology, Music, with preference for Ethnomusicology, Environmental and Geographical Studies, Anthropology, Film & Media, Gender Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, African Languages, Democratic Governance, Constitutionalisation of Private Law, Constitutional Law, Marine & Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Law, Organisational Psychology ,Economics, Actuarial Science, Demography Determined individuals who intend to contribute to the development of and who intend to address the problems facing South Africa and the continent of Africa are invited to apply for these Scholarships.

Application Procedure:
Applications are invited from suitable candidates (see PURPOSE above) who intend to commence with full-time masters or doctoral studies at the University of Cape Town in 2011. Only applicants who will register for the first year of study and whose intended studies fall into the areas of study shown above will be considered.
Applicants for the Scholarship Programme will be required to:
1. Submit a letter of application to the address given below. The letter must provide a summary of the applicant’s career plans and intended role in the development of South Africa and the continent of Africa.
2. Submit a detailed budget plan for the proposed year of study, including all anticipated income and expenditure. This should be accompanied by a Pro-Forma Invoice from the University’s Fees Office.
3. Attach curriculum vitae of no longer than TWO A4 pages.
4. Provide proof that he/she has been accepted for fulltime study at the University of Cape Town Attach certified copies of all academic transcripts Provide proof of acceptance for study by the University of Cape Town and the relevant academic department. Evidence of such acceptance must be attached to the Application Package.
5. Have secured a Supervisor. Evidence of the Supervisor’s commitment to supervise the applicant must be attached to the application package.
6. Provide letters of reference from TWO ACADEMICS who have taught and/or supervised the applicant. These references should be attached to the application in sealed envelopes or sent directly to the address given below before the closing date.
7. Submit an approved research proposal summary or abstract for the PhD degree (this document must be no longer than 3 A4 pages)

Values: The values of the AW Mellon Scholarships are as follows:
Doctoral: R160,000 per annum (renewable as shown in Tenure above).
The Scholarship is broken down, as follows:
Tuition and Living Expenses – R120,000
International/Conference Travel – R30,000
Seminar Allowance – R5000
Contribution to the Costs of Research– *R5000
*NOTE 1: Contribution to the Costs of Research is NOT payable to the student. If awarded (in terms of the applicable conditions), it will be paid to the research fund of the successful candidate’s Supervisor as a contribution to the student’s running or travel costs. NOTE 2: Conditions apply to all of the above allowances.
Masters: R100,000 per annum (renewable as shown in Tenure above). The Scholarship is broken down as follows:
Tuition and living expenses – R80,000
International/Conference Travel – R10,000
Seminar Allowance – R5000
Contribution to the Costs of Research– *R5000
*NOTE 1: Contribution to the Costs of research is NOT payable to the student. (If awarded in terms of the applicable conditions), it will be paid to the research fund of the successful candidate’s Supervisor as a contribution to the student’s running or travel costs. NOTE 2: Conditions apply to all of the above allowances.

Conditions: Successful candidates will be required to:
1. Register for full-time study at the University of Cape Town.
2. Comply with the University’s policies, rules and procedures, including conditions of payment of award, as outlined on the UCT Claim Form.
3. Enter into and adhere to a bi-lateral agreement with her/his supervisor (this is known as the UCT Memorandum of Understanding), outlining the work-plan and time-frame for completion of the degree.
4. Complete the degree in the specified 3 year tenure for doctoral students, and 2 year tenure for masters’ students.
5. Doctoral and 2nd year Masters’ students will be required to publish at least one paper during the course of the degree.
6. Plan and organise a seminar related to her/his field of study and to be held in the Postgraduate Centre of the University of Cape Town.
7. Provide a full report on the seminar.
8. Provide the required bi-annual reports reflecting academic progress.
9. Provide regular progress reports, a letter of acknowledgement to the donors, updated biographical and contact details for submission to the A W Mellon Foundation

Tenure:
The tenure of the award will be for 1 year, renewable for a maximum of TWO further years in respect of doctoral students; and 1 year renewable for a maximum of ONE further year in respect of masters applicants. All renewals will be contingent on satisfactory academic progress and availability of funds. Successful candidates are expected to complete their degrees within this time frame.

Closing: by no later than 15 September 2010..

Contact:
Email: pgfunding@uct.ac.za
Telephone: 021 – 650-5065
Fax – 021-650-4352

Source: http://www.uct.ac.za/