Department of Human Settlements Scholarships 2014

Applications are invited from well performing matriculants nationwide who wish to further their studies and pursue careers within the broader human settlements related fields with studies commencing in the 2014 academic year.

The Scholarship will assist the Department to contribute towards the creation and acquisition of scarce and critical skills in South Africa.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

South African citizenship.

Exceptional matric results and interview performance.

Needy financial background (student who will not be able to study without financial assistance).

Youth and undergraduate.

Previously disadvantaged individuals.

Linkage between field of study and government strategic objectives.

 

FIELDS OF STUDY FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

 

Funding is available to students that wish to pursue the following fields of study at any of the South African Universities and Universities of Technology:

 

Architecture;

Architectural Technology;

Bachelor of Human Settlements Development Degree (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University);

Building surveying;

Civil Engineering;

Construction Management;

Construction Science;

Landscape Architecture;

Landscape Technology;

Surveying/Land Surveying;

Town and Regional Planning; and

Urban and Rural Studies.

 

ITEMS PAID OUT OF THE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

 

Registration

Tuition fees

Prescribed books and course material

Residence

Meals

 

 

How to apply

The following will be required:

Fill in the application form (Click Here to download the form).

Proof of your financial disadvantage status (salary slip from your parents, proof of unemployment).

Certified copy of June/December Matric results.

Short Curriculum Vitae with two referees.(At least two contact numbers).

Certified copy of Identity Document.

You can also call the toll free number 0800 1 house/0800 1 46873 for more information.

The Closing date for the applications is 18 October 2013.