Digby Wells Environmental Education Trust: Bursaries Program 2022

Digby Wells Environmental Education Trust Invite Students to Apply for the Bursaries Program 2022 Academic Year

Closing Date: 31 December 2021
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: South Africa

Bursary Description

The Digby Wells Environmental Education Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2022 academic year. Bursaries are available for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies, within these fields:

• Aquatic Health (BSc)
• Botany (BSc)
• Environmental Sciences (BSc)
• Geography (BSc)
• Hydrogeology (BSc)
• Hydrology (BSc)
• Soil Science (BSc)
• Zoology (BSc)

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Tuition fees,
• Book allowance and
• A laptop.

Students who are to be inducted into the company will also receive the following benefits:

• Paid vacation work,
• On-site exposure,
• Practical training,
• Continuous mentorship from experienced staff, and
• After graduation, an employment offer.

Requirements:

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 South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for English in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Physical Science in Matric
• You must have strong academic potential
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards one of the BSc qualifications listed above (Undergraduate or Postgraduate)
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised University in South Africa
• You must intend on pursuing a career within the Environmental and Social Services Industry
• You must be passionate about working outdoors
• You must be want to make a difference to the environment
• You must be highly motivated and committed to your studies
• Preference may be given to students from a previously disadvantaged background