Eskom Dr H J van der Bijl Scholarship

Organisation : Eskom
Announcement : Dr H J van der Bijl Scholarship
Applicable for : South African Citizen

Website : https://www.eskom.co.za/
Dr H J van der Bijl Scholarship : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/355-HJ_van_der_Bijl.pdf
Dr R L Straszacker Scholarship: https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/355-Straszacker.pdf

Dr H J van der Bijl Scholarship :

Introduction :
** Eskom regards the awarding of bursaries to external applicants as a major contribution towards broadening the national skills pool.

Related : Department of Development Social Work Scholarship : www.southafricain.com/351.html

** Eskom believes that this initiative will lead to empowered communities, an improved lifestyle, and a competent workforce.

** This procedure has been developed to enable Eskom to meet its business objectives regarding future skills requirements, thereby giving structure to the skills pipeline.
** To this end, bursaries based on business needs are awarded to candidates intending to study at recognised higher education institutions.

Criteria :
Individuals legible to apply must meet the following requirements:
** Applicants must be South African citizens with a valid ID number
** National Senior Certificate or equivalent
** Written proof of acceptance for admission by higher education institution
** Applicants must be for full time studies at an accredited South African institution
** Applicants must be willing to undergo an interview and medical examination or health declaration

Field of studies :

Scholarships :
Offered exclusively to Eskom employees children/dependence based on the following :
** Academic deserving students
** Years of service by employee (minimum of 5years in service)

Selection process :
** Applications should be submitted to Eskom by no later than 31 July each year, for the following academic year.
** Applications should preferably be submitted online by using this website.
** Applicants who do not have internet access can also post their application or hand-deliver them to the nearest Eskom offices.

** All applicants short listed to attend an interview will be notified.
** Notification is done telephonically as well as per written correspondence.
** Selection interviews normally take place during August to to October each year.

** Applicants will be required to attend an interview and sometimes a medical declaration/examination might be done.
** Final selection and award is subjected to a successful interview, satisfactory academic results and medical fitness.

** Applicants will be told of the outcome from/between October to December of that year.
** Please note that no correspondence will be entered into prior to this date.

** Successful candidates will then be provided with comprehensive documentation relating to the Eskom bursary scheme as well as a written contract and other documentation for completion to be returned back to Eskom.

How to apply :

Contact Us :
Student Development Department
PO BOX 1091
JOHANNESBURG
2001