Altech Bursary Programme

Altech Bursary Programme

Altech offers a number of bursaries to persons who wish to engage in tertiary study with a view to obtaining undergraduate degrees through to postgraduate research located across South Africa.

Altech offers a number of bursaries to persons who wish to engage in tertiary study with a view to obtaining undergraduate degrees through to postgraduate research. Currently, Altech is not offering bursaries for technikon studies.

Bursaries are awarded in the following fields of study:

• Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Accounting (CA Option)

Qualification

Any person with an appropriate qualification is eligible to be considered for a bursary, provided that their academic achievements satisfies the requirements of Altech and ensures admission to an appropriate South African institution.

Entry requirements

The bursary scheme is open to students who are entering their second, third and fourth year of studies. This is a talentbased scheme aimed at attracting and retaining exceptional individuals.

Value

The value of the bursary covers registration, tuition, books and residence fees. Bursars who do not stay in an official residence are entitled to the equivalent amount in lieu of the cost of residence applicable to the particular institution. The bursary is awarded for the length of the prescribed Degree, but reviewed on an annual basis, based on academic performance.

Commitment

The bursar has to remain in the service of Altech for a continuous period on a one-on-one basis i.e. 12 months service for each academic year that the bursar is supported, and the bursar will on an annual basis do minimum six weeks vocational work during his/her period of study in Altech.

Kindly note that 31 August is the closing date for applications. Completed application forms with copies of academic transcripts can be sent to us via:

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM

Fax: (011) 715 9046

Email: [email protected]

Post: P. O. Box 153, Bergvlei, Johannesburg 2012

Closing Date: 31 August 2013

Correspondence will only be conducted with candidates who reach the short list. Applicants who have not received a letter of acknowledgement within two months of the closing date can assume that they were not short listed for an interview and are hereby thanked for their application.