Organisation : University of Johannesburg
Announcement : 2018 merSETA BURSARY
Applicable for : South African students
Closing Date : 31 January 2018
Website : https://www.uj.ac.za/
Application Form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/9993-merSETA.pdf
UJ merSETA Bursary Application
** Please read through the instructions carefully before submitting an application.
Related : University of Johannesburg URC International Scholarships 2017 : www.southafricain.com/8074.html
Background
The merSETA is one of the 21 Sectors of Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) established to promote skills development in terms of the Skills Development Act of 1998 (as amended).
** The 21 SETAs broadly reflect different sectors of the South African economy.
** The merSETA encompasses Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services.
** The merSETA like all other SETAs play a central role in making sure that the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS) is fulfilled.
** The mission of merSETA is to increase access to high quality and relevant skills development and training opportunities in order to reduce inequalities and unemployment and to promote employability and participation in the economy.
** merSETA is inviting South African students to apply for the available bursary in 2018.
Please take notice that this is a non-comprehensive bursary and it covers the following :
** Registration fees; and
** Tuition fees.
Bursary Eligibility Criteria
** Must be a South African citizen;
** Candidates must clearly indicate on the motivation letter as to how your study area matches with merSETA’s business operation.
** Studying in the field of Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
** Must be registered as a full-time student for 4th year Engineering/B-Tech in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering at the University of Johannesburg in 2018.
** Must have obtained a minimum average of 65% in 2017.
Instructions
Application form can be downloaded from .uj.ac.za/postgrad and the completed form submitted via email at rdmbatha AT uj.ac.za.
1. All fields in the application form must be completed correctly; a failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
2. All Applicants must submit the following documents :
** Completed application form;
** Curriculum Vitae;
** A motivation letter indicating the study area which is in line with merSETA’s business operation;
** A certified copy of your ID document; and
** Your academic record (must include marks not a certificate).
** For any information or clarity pertaining to the merSETA Bursary please contact Ms Dudu Mbatha at 011 559 4016.