SOCIAL WORK SCHOLARSHIP 2011 – NDSD, SA
Social Work Scholarship 2011 in Natioanl development of Social Development in South Africa
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/
