As part of the recruitment and retention strategy and initiative to address critical and scarce skills in the sector, the National Department of Social Development is hereby making a scholarship available in the field of Social Work.
Applications are open to current Social Work students as well as prospective students who would like to enroll for a Social Work Degree for the 2011 academic year. Students who are currently holders of a National Department of Social Development Scholarship do not have to apply.
The Scholarship will cover Registration, Tuition, Prescribed books, stipend for practical’s and official accommodation provided by the University (ONLY ACCOMODATION, WHICH HAS BEEN CONTRACTED BY THE RELEVANT UNIVERSITY MIGHT BE CONSIDERED).
The applicant must:
- Be a South African Citizen
- New applicants must comply with the entry requirements set by the University and provide proof of admission by the University or a proof of payment for admission.
- Fully and correctly complete the scholarship application form which is obtainable from the Social Work faculty at the University or from the Provincial Departments of Social Development (See contact details below).
- Attach the following documentation such as a CV, certified copies of grade 12 results, Academic Record, your Identity Document, your parents or legal guardian identity document and their proof of income.
- Be prepared to enter into an agreement for counter service with the Department of Social Development.
Remember:
THE STUDENT SHOULD STILL APPLY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HIS/HER CHOICE TO REQUEST ADMISSION.
The Applicant must:
- Be a South African Citizen
- Comply with the entry requirements set by the University
- Fully and correctly complete the Scholarship Application form
- Be prepared to enter into an agreement with the Department (More details will be contained in the agreement)
- Must complete the qualification within the minimum period as prescribed by the University
What Documentation must I attach to my application?
New applicants
- Certified copy of Grade 12 results
- Certified copy of Identity Document of applicant
- Certified copy of ID and Proof of income of Parent/ Guardian
- Current first year students/Prospective students in Social Work who need to undergo a selection process as prescribed by the University must provide proof that they have been selected to continue with their studies. (proof of admission by the University/proof of payment for admission)
If the above documentation is not attached to your application form then your application will not be considered.
Current Social Work Students who have not applied (or were not successful) for a Department of Social Development Scholarship in the past
- Certified copy of Identity Document of applicant
- Certified copy of Academic record on the official letterhead of the University
Please note that current Social Work students must have passed all their major subjects and at least 50% of their ancillary subjects to be considered for the scholarship.
How will I know that I have been selected for a scholarship?
A selection panel will assess all the applications received. Due to the large number of applications received only successful candidates will be informed in writing. Make sure that the address provided on your application form is correct.
The applicant must indicate in writing if he/she accepts the scholarship. A special reply slip will be attached to the notification letter and will have to be returned to the Departmental representative within 14 days after receipt of the notification.
After receipt of the acceptance letter of the applicant by the Departmental Representative, arrangements will be made for the signing of the scholarship contract. (More details will be contained in the contract ).
A copy of the acceptance letter and the signed scholarship contract will be provided to NSFAS to arrange for payment.
Scholarship monies will only be paid out once the scholarship contract, curriculum exposition, the letter of acceptance and the specified statement of fees due to the University have been received by the Department/NSFAS. It is in your own interest to furnish the relevant parties with the above–mentioned documents without delay.
Failure to comply with these stipulations will mean that you forfeit the scholarship
After completion of my studies
Fourth year students must provide copies of their final results within one month after completion of their studies in order to ensure placement according to the contractual Obligations (Contract will provide more information)
What will be covered by the Scholarship?
The Scholarship will pay for Registration, Tuition, Prescribed books and Official Accommodation provided by the University. Only accommodation contracted by the relevant university will be considered.
Please note that:
a) Only specified accounts will be paid. When purchasing books, every item must be specified. Only prescribed study material will be covered by the scholarship.
b) This Department pays, within the amount of the scholarship, only appropriate expenses and does not pay out any unused money to the student.
c) All claims for payment must be submitted to your NSFAS office by not later than 1 March 2011 for the first semester and 1 August 2011 for the second semester to ensure that all accounts are paid timeously. STUDENTS SHOULD LIAISE WITH THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICES TO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE SCHEDULE OF PARTICULARS. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN THE NON-PAYMENT OF YOUR ACCOUNTS.
d) Full study fees will only be settled after April, however a minimum payment will be made by NSFAS after receipt of a proforma invoice.
To enable the Department to keep abreast of your academic progress and to authorize the payment of scholarship monies for further years, it will be necessary for you to give an exposition of your intended curriculum for each year of study. This should clearly indicate your major and ancillary subjects.
On enrolling at an Institution of Higher Learning for the new academic year, kindly fill in the name and address of the above-mentioned departmental representative on the appropriate section of the registration form. This will ensure that both a progress report as well as your examination results will be forwarded to the Department. Such action will expedite the payment of your scholarship money by NSFAS.
You may not change your field of study for which the scholarship was awarded.
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I am a Kenyan 27yrs,I have just finished my Early Childhood Development Education( ECDE)diploma course I still posses a strong interest to pursue my degree in the same.I kindly bend low as I request for a scholarship to further my academic.Thanks in advance as you process my request.May the almighty being bless you so much.
i slindokuhle ngubane who need a schoolarship im interested in in helping the community that why im doing my first year this in socialwork but idid applied for but it go bad with no coment to me but can you please send leetters early if a person did or did not get a scholarship
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My name is izadini Abdala Tanzanian second year student at Tumaini University Iringa University College taking bachelor degree in information technology IT.I wish to pursue master degree in community development in Norway, Holland, Sweden, Denmark Canada and united state. I’m searching for full sponsorship at any university from the university mentioned above in 2011-2013 after finishing my first degree in July 2011
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My name is Micheline from Western Cape.I am currently working at our municipalityand i am on the EPWP proram as a Data Caputer on a year bases.I have past my matric last year.I have been doing volenteering work at our municipality in the departement of social development.I did learn a lot and realise that i would like do study in that field.This year a just done different course and worked on my work experence.I do really love to learn new things and love to take challenges.My moto is if you want something in life you need to claim it and be able to sacrifice and you need to have faith.
What a good post it has been…….I like it very much………..My name is Allan makthon from Western Capelin I am at present working at our municipality and i am on the EPWP proram as a Data Capture on a year bases.I have precedent my matric last year.I have been doing volenteering work at our metropolis in the departement of social development.I did learn a lot and realise that i would like do study in that field.This year a just done dissimilar course and work on my work experence.I do really love to learn new things and feel affection for to take challenges.My moto is if you want something in life you need to claim it and be able to forfeit and you need to have confidence.
I am Mathewos Gelebo Lemita from Ethiopia. I have born on 24 May 1968. I have first degree in development administration and master’s degree in public administration. Currently I want to up grade my education to PhD in the same or related Fields of study.
Therefore, if there is any room I will send my CV within short period of time through any recommended media. I am also looking for sponsorship. In addition, I am highly interested for the scholarships of the counties like Canada, Netherlands, Australia and others.
Thank you!!
My daughter is 4 years old and will be starting Grade R next year in St Joseph’s Marist College and i would like for you to help me paying for her school fees. Can you give me more information on bursaries and scholarships? And can you send me an application form please if its possible. Thank you
Dear Sir/Madam,
Greetings to you, I am Levi Ahamed Bona, an International Student from Southern Sudan in Africa. I am currently in East Africa Uganda struggling to find possible ways on how I can get a chance of further education. I come from a country which has been destroyed by civil war and has just recently signed a comprehensive peace agreement which has brought relative peace in the area. As a result of war all the infrastructures necessary for development have been all destroyed this made the country to have low level of educated people which it at risk for it future development.
Most of us as young Sudanese who have survived death during the 21 years civil war in the country are struggling on how we can be able to get education which can enable us to rebuild our country. It is on that ground that I learned of your scholarship program online and I decided to contact you for help. I have completed one year and half degree course in Development Studies at University in Uganda because of the financial problem I pulled out of the university.
I look forward to hear from you.
Yours Levi Ahamed Bona
Dear sir/madam
i am edgar mdemu a third and last year student from Tanzania taking bachelor of science in statistics and mathematics at university of Dodom,i wish to pursue my master degree in statistics in any scandinavia countries in year 2011-2013.i need your scholarship so as i can be able to fulfill my needs.i wish my request will be considered.
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My name is andom seyoum I am 20 years old from Ethiopia.I finished grade 12
with higer recognition and now I am a 3rd year medical student at
well recognized university of Ethiopia,Adama university,but I have
afinanicial problem to continue my study.I by now I have got only
one way to finish my study,i.e to join your programme and I have the potential
to study any department.Thank you
for your consideration sir/madam.
Email;andomeyseyoumey@yahoo.com
Mobile;+251911777101
I have been accepted at University of Southern Queensland Australia and seeking for financial assistance. I am a Zimbabwean. My semester starts in February 2011 and my family cannot raise the amounts needed since the breadwinner passed away. I am 19 and will be doing Bachelors in Accounting. I will comply with terms and conditions of the assistance.
Luleka Faku says
20 October 2010
I am a first year student in social work at UNISA and I always searching for application forms for social work bursary please help me with application forms because i need a bright future, I have passed matric 2003 and my sisters passed away I am the only person who support my family .Iam a 26 year old lady . I will be glad if my application can rearch your consideration
I don’t get it who qualifies for this scholarship? i am financial needy and i have good academic record but i don’t get this scholarship this is going to be the 5th time i’m applying his year. in 2008 a lady from PMB head office phoned me to tell me i have received the scholarship but later on when i made a follow up she told me i have to re apply and that what i did. i been applying every year with no luck.
the busaries will help when the information is send to different communities so that young people can be motivated to get good results on matric to feder their studies to become better and well groomed citizens of the country,
To whom it may concern
I am an Ethiopian woman. I am working as a teacher in the rural area with English language diploma. Living in a rural area, it is difficult to upgrade ones qualification. That is why I am looking for free scholarship or financial aid to upgrade my qualification. If there is a chance to do so, please inform me.
Thank you.
To whom it may concern, I am a kenyan aged 23,I hold a KCSE certificate of grade B.Also hold a diploma in computer application and certificate in counselling in the local church and community.My dream is to be addmitted to a good university and persue a degree in BCOM.In 4 years time i want to be a valuable asset to my country and my family.I will be delighted to be in your programme.please accept my kind request.Thanks in advance,God bless.
my name is wendmagegn geleta from Ethiopia now am finished grade 12 and 3rd semester civil engineering student in adama university (adama-university .net)i want to learn architectural engineering that is ever my wish i have the ability to creativity and drowning if i get this opportunity i will continue mechanical engineering and after that i will continue my research on air craft engineering design. please help me to get scholarships and sponsors to learn my bes wish . tanks .
email wendmgeleta@yahoo.com
p.no +251913522459
hi my name is jolene and i applied to the university of nmmu for the BSW degree.I had been provisionally accepted at th university.Im in need of financial aid and had been calling social development for a bursary but they have not issued application forms yet.There might not be forms available for this year.Why arent the people at social development answering their phones?
hi my name is kelly i am student at universityof kwazulunatal zat howaed college campus i was currently studing a bachlor in social sciences in psychology last year i was on campus studing but now trhis yeaqr i am not able to make the it even to paxy the little that i have although i was here i realy struggled itwas a tough year for m e but istuck it out becuase i want to and was desperate to succeed bhut unfortuntly this year i wont have such luck i may have to withdraw from varsit just when i finallly made it although thihs is not what i want i have no choice but to all who know about buaries or who are giving them please consider me i reallly dont want throw away me studies….i am keen and eagerd to work within the social services……………i may be contacted kzn.ac.za if any news or interest
Hi, I’m a 2nd yr Social Work student at Unisa.Durban.I am doing quite well, were I’ve obtained some distinctions.I am very passionate about this, and I require your assistance to help Me achieve My goal, which is obtaining My Degree.I will be glad if My application is considered….
i would like to have a bursary
i always wanted to be social work since 2001 ,i have 2 kids of my own and for be being social work means every person ,old or young come first they needs are the most important thing ,i am still looking for funds to study
My dream is to become a social walker so all that can made my dream became true is getting help with some money
Hi,this is Lulamile Vezele i’m 24 years of age and i’m from Sasolburg,South Africa.Will u please help me with applications forms for bursaries,i intend to study social work next year with NWU.I have finished my matric in 2006 and i do need this bursary a lot because i’m also in(Back 2 School campaign) that help leaners with school uniforms.So that i can be established in wisdom and understanding of how to help them further.
Hi My name is Pamella Mpama, 21 years old of age. I have study a long year course in secetarial studies at Rose Bank college And i ‘m a mother of two, And would like to study a social work, at UNISA or UNIRVESITY OF WESTERN CAPE, if there could be a busary , coz i would like to take my studies further and something in my life . I’m really hustling to secure my future and my childrens.
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my name is Goodness ,i am studying towards a degree in social work at UNISA.can you please send the application forms because we don’t have any in our Institution.I am energic and always willing to learn.i am working as a volunteer at the grassroot level as a community development worker with the service providers and government stakeholders.please help me with busary and I have NSFAS Loans.My postal address is
PO BOX 10884
MTHUNZINI 3867 CELL.NO. 0828413546
please e-mail to me the application forms for bursary 2011-2012
i am looking forward to do my third year with social work bursary so where can i get the application forms i am in joburg but i am from rusternburg.
my name is Tryphina Moleme am a first year in social work and am studying at the University of Johannesburg. i only want to know where to get the application forms.
I am a first year social work student at the university of johannesburg and i would be honoured to be granted this bursary.
Hai! I am Bongekile Shabane and I am currently a Howard Collage Campus atudent, I am doing LLB Degree but my wish is to be a social worker that whay=t I always wished. My first choice in my C.A.O appluication was Social work So please provide me withn this Bursary. I promise youn that |You will never regret because i am looking forward to help others but that can be hindered by financial needs. I am financial needy and yhink I derseve this bursary because in addition I like my scool work…
I wil like to goback to study socialwork i think with axcces to this scholaship pls furnish me with application forms
I’m a second year social work student at unisa i can’t finish my course because i have financial problems please assist
Hi!I’m currently working as a Nurse in one of the hospitals bt I’m still young and feelIng lyk I’m stucked realy need to do somthing challenging,I’m in need doing social worker cos it rearly what i luv a most n it challenging,please I need help 0736147405 thank you!
I am currently studying social work level two at University of Zululand but i have got a fanancial problem which is realy affecting me in contineing with my study. I am doing well at shool the problem is a support. I realy need fanancial support.
hi i want to study social worker pls could you send me infor about it e.g which subjects they want in which % & how much is the whole course pls. Thanks
I need a scholarship for my fourth year in Social Work.
Do pipul who use scholarships to pay varsity fees get paid as salaries?
am a kenyan citizen 19yrs of age and pursuing a degree in sociology in one the university.Am kindly requesting for your assistance since the total fee required is alot and am fearing that i may not be allowed to do my end of semester exams due to failure to the fees.Am looking forward for your genuine assistance.
Dear Sir/Madam
My name is Thuto from South Africa, I was studying with Boston City Campus & Business College for a year and now I’m interested in changing courses.
I would like to futher my studies in Social Work with Monash University, South Africa. I could really do with a bursary to be able to study at the above mentioned university.
I’m a hard worker, who passed the previous course I did at Boston with good marks. I hope that you will be able to help me as I want to start studying at the beginning of the 2nd semester of 2012
Hi i’m Mdaka Yonelisa… My mind is buzzing with plans and ideas for the year ahead! I came, i watched and i found myself interested in pouring or rather my mind out there in the world. Furthermore, i’ve seen them all and i found Rosebank College as the one in a million to help me build my dreams a reality. Study “Scriptwriter” or “Social Work”. And im praying write now that you may hear me crying for your request! Thank you, enjoy every minute of your time wisely as it counts in your lives!!!
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HI
I AM A FIRST YEAR STUDENT AT UNISA FOR BA IN SOCIAL WORK DESPERATELY LOOKING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP OR A JOB IN SAME FILLED THAT I AM STUDYING TO GAIN EXPERIANCE, PLEASE ASSIST
It?s arduous to search out educated folks on this subject, however you sound like you realize what you?re talking about! Thanks