The Genesis Educational Foundation (GEFT): Bursaries 2023

The Genesis Educational Foundation (GEFT): Invite Qualifying Students to Apply for the Bursaries 2023

Closing Date: 09 January 2023
Location: South Africa

Bursary Description

The GEFT bursary is offered to young South African students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds who are eligible to study towards their Honours or Master’s degree in the fields of study mentioned below.

Who can Apply?

• Bursaries will be awarded for Honours and Master’s studies in Economics or related disciplines (Economics, Economic Science, Applied Economics, Development Economics, Behavioural Economics, International Development and Public Health: Epidemiology or Health Economics).
• Bursaries will also be awarded for postgraduate studies in Public Health and related disciplines.

Requirements:

• You must be a South African citizen (by birth)
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the postgraduate qualifications listed above, in 2023
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised university in South Africa
• You must have achieved and maintained a minimum overall average of 65% for your undergraduate or Honours degree
• You must be from a previously disadvantaged background (per the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998)
• You must be from a designated group (i.e. African, Indian or Coloured)

The bursary will provide full or partial cover for the following expenses: Tuition fees, Prescribed Books and Stationery. GEFT may also provide funding for additional expenses, such as accommodation, a living allowance and transport, dependent on the Trusts available funds.