Name of the Organization : University of Johannesburg
Announcement : 2017 Global Excellence and Stature Funding (GES) Master’s and Doctoral Fellowships
Head Office : Johannesburg
Website : https://www.uj.ac.za
Notification : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/3424-GESScholarship.pdf
GES Master’s and Doctoral Fellowships :
Instructions :
1. Ensure that the following eligibility requirements are met :
** Have obtained a minimum average of 70% in the previous degree.
** Registering for the first time for the specific level of study.
Related / Similar Facility : UJ Taxation Exam Paper
** Must register for a full-time Master’s or PhD degree at the University of Johannesburg in 2017.
** The GES scholarship may not be held concurrently with other government funded scholarships/ bursaries.
** As the scholarship is principally to enable the students to focus on his/her higher degree, the scholarship-holder may not hold full-time salaried employment during the tenure of the scholarship, but he/she will be allowed to undertake a maximum of twelve hours of teaching, tutorials, assistance or demonstration duties per week on average during the year of study.
2. All applicants must attach the following documents :
** Curriculum Vitae (clearly indicating your study field, qualifications, employment history, awards and achievements and names and contact details of references).
** Cerified ID document/Passport copy.
** Full official academic record including all levels of tertiary study prior to your current qualification.
** Please note that academic records from student portals will NOT be accepted.
** (Do not submit certificates. Academic records must include marks).
** Foreign students must do the necessary translations and obtain (where relevant) SAQA accreditation before submitting.
** Provide a brief biographical sketch (not in bullet form) giving information not already provided elsewhere in the application.
** The introduction must be written as a narrative and could include a short overview of where in terms of research you have come from and in what you are interested in (in very broad terms) and where you are now. Mention should be made of awards and prizes, membership of national and international scientific committees, and other tangible recognition you ave.
** Do not exceed half an A4 page, Calibri, font size 12pt.
** Two reference letters on academic performance.
** A letter from the identified UJ supervisor must be attached to the application.
3. Screening Process :
** All applications received will be screened at the Post Graduate School (PGS) for completeness and compliance with the requirements of the call for applications.
** Applications that fail to meet the stipulated requirements will not be considered for funding.
4. The application form must be typed in and not hand written and must be signed by the Applicant and submitted in one of the following ways :
** Courier to Mr F Davhana, Postgraduate School, Auckland Park, Akanya Building, University Road,2006 .
** Applicants MUST confirm receipt of the couriered application with Mr Davhana at 011-559- 2812 or email Davhanafe AT uj.ac.za.
** Hand deliver to , Mr F Davhana, Postgraduate School, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Campus, Akanya Building.
** Email to Davhanafe AT uj.ac.za.
5. Queries may be directed to Mr Fulufhelo Davhana (011-559-2812).