The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) is inviting matric and undergraduate students to apply for their 2024 bursary programme, so if you fall within this group, seize this opportunity and apply for this bursary.
This article will help you with your application by providing information about the SAAFoST Matriculant bursary programme, its eligibility requirements, and how to apply for the bursary.
About SAAFoST Bursary
The South African Association for Food Science and Technology Foundation is the association of food science, technology, and other professionals serving South Africa’s food and allied industries.
The SAAFost Foundation awards three different types of bursaries:
1.) Matriculant Bursary
This bursary will be awarded to students who are currently in writing matric/in grade 12, and are planning on a full-time study towards a first undergraduate Degree or Diploma within the Food Science and Technology field. The Bursary will cover the tuition fees of it’s recipient (Up to R40,000 per annum). This is the one we will be discussing.
2.) Undergraduate Bursary
This bursary will be awarded to students who are already pursuing full time studies towards a first undergraduate Degree or Diploma within the Food Science and Technology field. If you are interested in this one, check it out here.
3.) Part-time Bursary for SAAFoST Members
This bursary will only be awarded to SAAFoST paid up full members, studying part time studies towards a BSc Hons or BTech qualification, within the Food Science and Technology field. If you are interested in this one, check it out here.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be deemed eligible for the SAAFoST Matriculant bursary, you have to meet up with the following requirements:
- You must be a South African who has lived in South Africa for at least 3 years
- You must be excelling academically/demonstrating potential
- You must hold a 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.
- You 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.
- You 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.
- You will be required to submit a reference that speaks of the your character. The reference letter will be written by someone who has known you in a learning capacity for at least 3 years.
- You must register as a SAAFoST member within the 3 months of registration at your selected tertiary institution, and you must remain an active member of SAAFoST for the entire duration of study. Become a member today – its free for students.
How to Apply for The SAAFoST Matriculant Bursary
- Download the application form
- Fill in theapplication form
- Attach the required documents. They include:
- 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 (check the eligibility requirements, point 5)
- Reference Letter (check the eligibility requirements, point 6)
- E-Mail your completed application to the SAAFoST Membership Development Officer: [email protected]
Closing Date
Applications for the SAAFoST matriculant bursary will not be accepted after 31st October 2023.
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