Each year, the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) awards “SAAB Scholarships”, to SADEC graduates with 70% or above grade average. In 2024, three awards of R15 000 for 1 year of tertiary study at Honours level (or 4th year level of study) in any botanically related science may be granted to three registered students, on a competitive basis.
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The successful applicants should study at a South African institution.
In addition, the SAAB Council also awards up to three MSc scholarships worth R50 000. Successful applicants will receive R25 000 in the first year and an additional R25 000 the following year if satisfactory progress is made in the first year.
The same terms and conditions as for the Honours scholarship apply, except that the applicants must have graduated with a BSc Honours degree (or equivalent 4year degree) with a minimum grade average of 70% and be in their first year of MSc study in 2024. The bursary awardee will receive a complimentary SAAB student membership for two years.
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How to Apply
Please ensure your uploaded documents include the following:
- A curriculum vitae with names of two referees.
- Letter of motivation from your supervisor.
- Certified academic transcripts. (If your certified academic transcript is not available yet, please provide your marks with a letter from the course coordinator confirming them on an institutional letterhead). The bursary awardee will need to provide their certified academic transcript before the bursary payment will be made. Note that applicants with an average of <70% are NOT eligible for consideration.
- A one-page motivation, including a description of your proposed research interests.
- Please take note that applications submitted via email (except if specially arranged) will not be accepted.
- Submit your application by the deadline:
- 31 March 2024 for Honours applications
- 28 February 2024 for Masters applications
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