Apply for The SAAB Scholarship

Looking for a Bursary? We bring your way, THE COMPANY – SAAB South Africa Bursary 2024. Another exciting chance to apply for this opportunity of an Academic life.

 

Do you know that the THE COMPANY – SAAB South Africa Bursary is up for grabs again this year? Well, if you have ever dreamed of applying to any Bursary in 2024, THE COMPANY – SAAB South Africa Bursary is open for you.

Before you go hurrying off to drop an application, ensure that you’re qualified for the Bursary you selected. Once you’re sure of this, you proceed to submit your resume.

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The THE COMPANY – SAAB South Africa Bursary is meant for both South African and International students that need assistance in their education. More so, the Bursary covers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Therefore, if you are a student looking to further your education at the undergraduate or Master’s level, this chance is for you.

The Company – SAAB South Africa Bursary Details

About the Company – SAAB

The South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) was founded in order to promote and maintain the status of the Botany profession across all sectors and to perform functions which may attain the objectives of the profession.

SAAB represents various academic botanical disciplines, with members in universities, academic institutions and research institutions across the country .

About The SAAB Scholarship Programme – Fields Covered & Value

The South African Association of Botanists is inviting students to apply for the SAAB Scholarship, for the 2024 academic year.

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Bursaries will be awarded for Postgraduate botanically-related science studies (Honours/ 4th year/ MSc).

 

More About The SAAB Scholarship Programme – Coverage Value & Selection

Bursaries will be awarded to the following values:

  • 3 bursaries will be awarded for Honours or 4th year level of study, for 1 year of study, to the value of R12 000 each. Candidates will also receive a 1 year complimentary SAAB membership.
  • 1 bursary will be awarded for MSc studies, to the value of R40 000 – recipients will receive R20 000 the first year and R20 000 the following year, if first year results are satisfactory. Candidates will also receive a 2 year complimentary SAAB membership.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the SAAB Scholarship.

Successful applicants will be contacted by the middle of March 2024 – should you not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

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Eligibility Requirements for The SAAB Scholarship

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a resident in one of the SADC countries (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland, Angola, Malawi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Seychelles, Mozambique, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros)
  • You must be studying towards a botanically related science qualification
  • You must have graduated with a minimum overall average of 70%
  • You must be studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must be currently a member/ apply to become a member of SAAB
  • You must have a supervisor that is a paid-up member of SAAB
  • MSc students: you must have graduated with a BSc Honours degree with a minimum overall average of 70% and you must be in your first year of MSc study

 

How to Apply for The SAAB Scholarship

Candidates must submit clear copies of the following documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • A completed SAAB Scholarship Cover Form (.docx)
  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Full academic transcripts, if available (certified copies)
  • Curriculum Vitae (with names and contact details of 2 references)
  • Motivational letter written by yourself with a description of your proposed research interests
  • Motivational letter (from your supervisor)
  • Names and values of the other bursaries/ scholarships you have applied for

Note: if academic transcripts are not yet available, please submit your marks and a letter from your course coordinator, on the institutions letterhead, confirming your marks. Successful candidates will be required to submit their final academic transcripts before the bursary payment is made.
Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]
(Insert the words “SAAB Scholarship Application 2024” in the email subject line).

Note: documents must be submitted in PDF format.

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Closing Date for The Saab Scholarship

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

Contact the Scholarship Provider

For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact the South African Association of Botanists directly:
Contact Person: Prof Glynis Goodman-Cron
Email: [email protected]

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