Erika Theron Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2022
About University of the Western Cape
The University of Western Cape (UWC) is a prime public university of South Africa located in Bellville, Cape Town. It was established in 1960 to facilitate higher learning and provide high-quality facilities for research and innovation on a global scale.
UWC has more than 50 departments that offer certificate, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses. Every year more than 20,000 students study at the university.
Since the university is a national education institution, it promotes both African and international contexts in its mission. One of that is to create a more equitable, dynamic, and cooperative world.
Erika Theron Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2022
The University of Western Cape has emphasized equality and diversity on the campus. It has several financial aid programmes in place to increase diversity. One of them is the Erika Theron Trust Postgraduate Scholarship programme. It is intended for female students who are pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work at UWC.
The Trust is named after Erika Theron, who was a professor and a previous chancellor of UWC. She was an advocate for higher education among women. The Trust is committed to enabling more female students to take up postgraduate courses in Social Work.
The coverage and value of the bursary will be decided on a case-by-case basis and availability of funds. Since the Trust is managed and run by a group of Trustees, the amount contributed varies from year to year. Shortlisted candidates will get more information regarding the scholarship value and duration.
Eligibility Criteria For The Scholarship
There are certain eligibility criteria for the Erika Theron Trust Postgraduate Scholarship programme. Anyone applying for the funding must fulfill all of the criteria. Since there are a limited number of scholarships on offer, the university cannot award everyone.
The eligibility requirements for Erika Theron Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2022 are:
- A South African citizen
- A female student
- Pursuing a postgraduate qualification (Master’s or Doctoral) in Social Work
- Studying at the University of Western Cape
- Studying full-time and not part-time
- Has a strong academic track record
Fulfilling all of the criteria doesn’t guarantee selection. The selection committee and Trustees have the authority to review the initial allocation.
How to Apply?
If you’re interested in the scholarship programme and require funding for your studies, consider applying for it. You need to go through a short process and submit your application. It shouldn’t take more than half an hour to complete the process. However, it’s essential to follow the instructions and not make errors. Incorrect or incomplete submissions are rejected without further consideration.
To get started, you need to download and complete the Erika Theron Trust Postgraduate Scholarship Application Form 2022.
The form asks for your personal details (name, student number, home address, and work address), contact details, academic information, work experience, and financial information. Make sure to answer all the questions accurately.
Applicants need to submit the following documents:
- Valid ID document (certified copies)
- Academic transcript (certified copies)
- Degree qualification (certified copies)
- Reference letter from your employer (at least one)
- Progress report, if available
- Work plan for the academic year 2022
- Letter of financial need (optional)
Scan all the documents and save them in PDF format.
Finally, send the completed application form and the PDF documents to ‘ejohnson@uwc.ac.za‘. For the subject line, insert ‘Erika Theron Scholarship Trust Application 2022.‘
Closing Date Of The Scholarship
The last date of application is 11 April 2022. Submissions made after this date will not be considered.
Contact Details
For more details regarding the scholarship programme, contact Mr. Ebrain Johnson of the Financial Aid Office, UWC, at ejohnson@uwc.ac.za.
Please do not send any questions after the closing date. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://allbursaries.co.za/notice/
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