The National Department of Social Development is offering scholarships to the needy and deserving students of South Africa. Applications are invited from students who are pursuing or interested in enrolling for a Social Work qualification.
Eligibility
Any South African citizen, who at the time of application, is in Grade 12 or has successfully passed Grade 12 examination with tertiary entrance requirements. Any South African citizen who is pursuing a Social Work qualification at an accredited South African tertiary institution. Selection shall be based primarily on academic performance and financial viability.
Your application form should be accompanied by the tertiary institution’s admission letter, ID copy, Grade 12 certificate copy, academic results and parents/guardian’s proof of income and ID copies and your contact numbers. No application will be considered without any of the mentioned documents.
Conditions
The Department will contribute towards the following costs:
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Registration fee, tuition fee, examination fee, prescribed books, stipend for practical work, residence and meal fee. Students should apply for University accommodation as only university accommodation will be paid for on the scholarship.
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Successful candidates shall enter into a contractual agreement with the Department and they must make satisfactory progress and complete their studies within the minimum period as prescribed by the tertiary institution.
Submissions/Application Forms and Closing Dates
The application form can be accessed at any tertiary institution which is offering a Social Work qualification, Provincial Social Development Offices listed below and on this website as from 01 October 2009.
The application forms should be posted or hand delivered to the relevant Provincial Departments listed below.
National Enquiries Contact: Mr Moqeloa Mothopeng (012) 312 7536 or email MoqeloaM@socdev.gov.za
I need bursary for social worker im 34 yrs old in eastern cape im unemployed i have matric and certificate in office assistant. Im willing to volunteer. Thank u
I am a 36 year old UNISA student struggling with my Social Work degree, willing to be assisted. I managed to pass 18 modules. Thank you
hy im 20 years im willing to study social work next year dis year im at college i ws to improve so that i can study degree
Hi I am 18 years and im willing to do social worker next year.I need a bursary to further my studies
Im 24 years old i have passed my matric wth diploma, i have study social auxiliary work 1year am i qualifyd to study social work full course?
I would like to know when are the application will be available for next year?
Thank you
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