Omnia STEM Tertiary Bursary 2024 : omniafuturefund.auraams.app

Organisation : Omnia
Scholarship Name : Omnia STEM Tertiary Bursary 2024
Applicable For : Students pursuing a FULL-TIME qualification in 2024
Applicable Country : South Africa
Last Date : 15th January 2024
Website : https://omniafuturefund.auraams.app/Home/Index?applicationTypeId=74

What is Omnia STEM Tertiary Bursary?

Omnia STEM Tertiary Bursary aims to support financially needy students at universities, thereby contributing to the development of higher education graduates who are confident and proud of their African identity and heritage, academically and socially adept, and equipped with the skills and competencies enabling them to become professionals in their fields. The bursaries cover the expenses of tuition fees, textbooks, residence or accredited accommodation costs, meals and a transport allowance for those students living at home. Applications close on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 12 pm midday.

Related / Similar Bursary : PPS Foundation Bursary Programme 2024

Eligibility of Omnia STEM Tertiary Bursary

Offer is specific to STEM-related qualifications.

Applicants Must:
** Be South African citizens.
** Be pursuing a FULL-TIME qualification in 2024 (Advanced Diploma, B.Tech, Degree/Honours, Masters/Phd), excluding Diplomas & higher-certificates
** Be pursuing their qualification-level for the first time (ie, not repeating a degree, honours, etc)
** Have good academic record with an average pass rate of 65% and above
** Be doing Mathematics (pure) and Science if in matric (2023)…[Maths Literacy not allowed]
** Applicants must be pursuing a qualification or intending to pursue a qualification at PUBLIC tertiary institution registered with DHET and SAQA. (This includes community colleges and TVETS)

The bursary will prefer students enrolled in BSc or B.Eng programs, but any degrees majoring in the following qualifications (at Omnia’s sole discretion) :
** Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
** Electrical/Electronic Engineering
** Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering
** Mining Engineering
** Metallurgy
** Industrial Engineering
** Civil Engineering
** Agronomy/Agricultural Sciences
** Soil Science
** Microbiology/Metabolomics
** Data Science – Mathematics
** Computer Sciences
** Environment Science
** Open to Postgrad qualifications

How To Apply For Omnia STEM Tertiary Bursary?

Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form.

Be sure to read every section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate:
** Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
** Please ensure that you attach ALL of the Required Documents
** Closing date for application type: Omnia STEM Tertiary Bursary 2024 closes: Monday, January 15, 2024 at 12 midday
** Bursary allocation year for application type: Omnia STEM Tertiary Bursary 2024 will be allocated for the 2024 academic year
** It is your responsibility to apply for entrance for your intended course and university and to ensure that you are able to meet the entrance requirements stipulated for your course.
** Please ensure that you complete all the sections of this application form.
** Please select the correct funding opportunity when completing your application.
** You will receive a confirmation e-mail once we have received your application.
** You will be advised if your application is unsuccessful. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews.

Documents Required For Omnia STEM Tertiary Bursary

Please prepare the following documents:

All Applicants:
** A one-page statement clearly setting out why you have chosen your field of study and how you intend to use it after graduation.
** Certified copy of a valid South African identity document
** Recent certified Parents/Guardian’s valid South African ID (or death certificate if deceased)
** A CV of work experience and background (lack of experience will not disadvantage your application)
** All certified documents must be less than 3 months old.

Scholar in Matric:
** Grade 12 Term 2 Report (stamped) – With official school stamp
** Grade 11 end-year report (with school stamp)

Scholar in Matric / Gap Year Student:
Certified copy of valid matric certificate (Grade 12)

Undergrad/Honours/ Masters/Doctoral:
** 2023 Official Proof of Registration at university (for 2023 academic year) – Must be official document from university
** Certified copy of the latest Official academic transcript/s- (For applicants that have enrolled at multiple institutions during their tertiary studies*)

Optional Docs:
** Disability? Dept of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Doctors’ Letter
** Did you get funded by another bursary/NSFAS?; upload your bursary agreement/letter/offer
** A copy of 2024 acceptance letter from an accredited institution. – Official letter showing you’ve been accepted (even provisionally) to study the qualification in 2024*

For applicants under the age of 18, to comply with POPI regulations a signed consent form completed by your parent/legal guardian along with a certified copy of their proof of identity is required.

What is the Last Date of Omnia STEM Tertiary Bursary?

Last Date of Omnia STEM Tertiary Bursary is 15th January 2024.