Organisation : Department of Social Development
Announcement : Social Work Scholarship
Applicable for : South African citizens
Application Deadline : 31 October 2016
Website : https://www.dsd.gov.za/
Application Form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/351-APPLICATION.docx
Application Guideline : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/351-GUIDE.docx
Social Work Scholarship :
Who should apply for the scholarship :
Application for scholarship is open to South African citizens and are :
** Grade 12 learners who meet admission requirements to study for Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) at any South African university.
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** It is therefore the responsibility of students to make applications for admission at various universities of their choice.
** Students currently studying towards BSW degree at any South African university.
** In order to be considered for allocation of the scholarship, current students must have passed and be progressing to the next level of their studies as per specific requirements of respective universities.
** Students who come from disadvantaged communities.
** Students with financial need based on assessment of financial status of their household.
** Social Auxiliary workers, child and youth care workers and assistant community development practitioners in the employment of Non-Governmental Organisations who are interested in studying BSW degree.
Submission of applications :
** Application for the Social Work Scholarship must be made in the attached application form, which must be fully and correctly completed.
** The application form is obtainable from .dsd.gov.za, the Department of Social Work at various universities and Provincial Departments of Social Development.
** All applications must be submitted to the Provincial Departments of Social Development ONLY as scholarships are allocated according to provincial needs for human resource capacity (see contact details below).
The following documents must be attached to the application form :
** In case of first year / prospective BSW students, certified copy of Grade 12 results.
** In case of current BSW students, certified copy of academic record in the official letterhead of the university.
** Certified copy of identity document.
** Certified copy of identity document and proof of income of parent / guardian
Selection process :
** It is important for prospective scholarship recipients to submit their applications at their respective Provincial Departments of Social Development where the selection process will be made.
** A selection panel will assess all the applications received in line with the set requirements and provincial human resource needs.
** Due to the large number of applications received only successful applicants candidates will be informed in writing about the outcome of selection.
** Upon receipt of notification 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 Provincial Department of Social Development within 14 days after receipt of the notification.
** In respect of fist year students, proof of admission must be attached to the acceptance letter.
** It is the responsibility of the applicant to fill in correct contact details in the application form.
** After receipt of the acceptance letter of the applicant arrangements will be made for the signing of the scholarship contract.
** More details on terms and conditions of the scholarship will be contained in the contract.
** A copy of the acceptance letter and the signed scholarship contract will be provided to National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), the Social Work Scholarship funds administrator to arrange for payment of fees and allowances as outlined in the contract.
Instructions :
1.Make sure that you study the student guide on the Social Work Scholarship Programme.
2.The application form must be completed by learners admitted to study / those already studying Bachelor of Social Work Degree.
3.Students who have already qualified for any Bachelor degree are excluded from applying for the Social Work Scholarship.
4.Correctly provide details as required.
5.Where applicable, mark appropriate boxes with X
6.Once completed kindly attach the following :
6.1.Certified copies of identity documents in respect of applicant and parent/ legal guardian/ caregiver.
6.2.Certified copy of June 2016 results in respect of current Grade 12 learners. AND proof of admission if already admitted at university.
6.3.Certified copy of latest results in respect of current University students.
6.4.Certified copy of latest salary advice/ proof of income (not older than 3 months)/ affidavit in respect of parent/ legal guardian/ caregiver.
6.5.Proof of residence not older than 3 months.
7.All applications must be submitted to Provincial Departments of Social Development by 31 October 2016 as indicated in the Student Guide.
8.Communication and feedback will only be limited to successful applicants.