Organisation : The Old Mutual Education Trust
Announcement : Post Matric Scholarship Application Form
Applicable for : Trade Unions Members
Closing Date : 31 July 2017.
Website : https://www.oldmutual.co.za/
Application Form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/8077-studyingapplform.pdf
Old Mutual Education Trust Scholarship :
What can the scholarship be used for?
** The scholarship provides funding to study on a full time, part time or on a distance basis, for a first time undergraduate degree or diploma (including BTech) at an accredited Higher Education Institution.
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Who may apply?
You may apply only if you are :
** a member or staff member of one of the participating Trade Unions
** a child of a member or staff member, and are younger than 25
** a grandchild or other child blood relation of the member or staff member, and are under the age of 25, and are solely financially dependent on the member.
The scholarship covers SOME of the following :
** Registration and Tuition Fees
** Prescribed books and other approved study materials
** Accommodation and meals in a residence administered by the Higher Education Institution for students studying on a full time basis.
** Successful applicants will be responsible for the payment of all other fees, costs or expenses associated with their studies.
How are the scholarships awarded?
** The scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of academic ability and the financial needs of the applicants.
** The Board of Trustees can consider any other relevant factors in making the final decision in granting the scholarships.
** The Trust reserves the right to adjust or withdraw any scholarship amount that may be awarded in terms of this application, should you be a beneficiary of other financial assistance (e.g. bursary, grants, loans, scholarships, awards,etc.).
Will full time students be required to do vacation work?
** Successful candidates will be required to participate in doing vacation work for a 2 week period during the end-of-academic-year break.
** This work must be in line with the course being studied.
Do you need to pay back the scholarship?
The scholarship does not have to be paid back.
What courses are covered by the scholarship?
The courses covered are :
** Agricultural Studies
** Architectural and Environmental Studies
** Biological, Physical and Chemical Sciences
** Business, Commerce and Management Sciences/Studies
** Communication
** Computer Science and Data Processing
** Education – including Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE)
** Engineering and Engineering Technology
** Health Care and Health Sciences
** Industrial Arts, Trade and Technology
** Law
** Mathematical Sciences
How do you apply?
Complete and return the application form, together with ALL requirements to :
The Old Mutual Education Trust,
3F Mutualpark, PO Box 73,
Cape Town, 8000.
How will you know if your application was successful?
The Old Mutual Education Trust will notify successful candidates telephonically on or before the end of November 2017. If you do not hear from The Trust by this date, your application has been unsuccessful.
The checklist and information below is important for ALL applicants :
** Please ensure that your application form is filled in correctly and is COMPLETE.
** Attach ALL the documents needed. Application forms with INCOMPLETE information and MISSING documents will NOT be considered for the selection process.
** Make sure that documentation is filled in, in ENGLISH.
** All applicants holding non-South African school qualifications or results must liaise directly with the Matriculation Board for endorsement to be considered for the scholarship.
** ALL full-time students must make sure that they submit application forms for ACCOMMODATION together with their application for studying to the institutions they intend to study at.