INTRODUCTION

NMMU offers various forms of bursaries and loans, inlcuding our scholar and student merit awards which award top academic performance. We also administer funds from corporate donors and from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). NSFAS funding is specifically aimed at assisting needy students who display academic merit. Students are also urged to watch the university noticeboards regularly for information on available funding. For more information on funding postgraduate studies, please contact the Research Office on (041) 504 2538.

· Anglo Platinum Bursary Scheme

Who can apply?

Only South African citizens/residents are eligible.

Undergraduate study in the following fields: Accounting/Finance, Analytical Chemistry, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Geology.

A comprehensive post-study training programme will provide graduates with the experience, skills and confidence to cope with later appointments to managerial positions. They will be required to work for the company for an equivalent number of years to that for which they received sponsorship.

The bursary covers full tuition, full residence fees/allowance, book allowance, once-off computer allowance, personal allowance and medical aid.

Closing date: 15 May

Apply: Online at www.angloplatinum.com > careers or e-mail bursaries@angloplat.com

P O Box 450, Kroondal, 0350

Tel 014 596 0190/0333

· Alek Brook Bursaries

Applications are invited from matriculants and undergraduates presently studying Engineering.

Who can apply?

• Special consideration will be given to children of parents residing in Nelson Mandela Bay and surrounding districts
• A high standard of academic achievement is indicated.

· BODENE bursaries

The value of these bursaries is a maximum of R40 000, at the discretion of the sponsor.

Who can apply?

• BPharm degree students who have passed their first year and been accepted for second year.
• BSc (Chemistry) degree students who have passed first year and been accepted for second year.
• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering students who have passed and completed semesters one and two.

Conditions: These bursaries are conditional on a good academic pass rate into the 2nd year (degrees)/3rd semester (diplomas) and a service contract with Bodene, namely one year’s service with Bodene for each year of the bursary, an internship at Bodene, and experiential learning at Bodene as per Bodene bursary agreement.

Closing date: 14 September of the candidate’s first year of study.

Apply to: Derek Bouwer, BODENE, Tel: 041 403 1717, Fax: 041 451 2099, derek.bouwer@fresenius-kabi.com

· BOE bursaries

Undergraduate study

B, SM & HC GOLDSTEIN BURSARY

For SA university students from 2nd year of any degree. Also available for postgraduate study.

Closing date: 15 November

Application forms available from the Financial Aid Office, South Campus

G T SEARLE BURSARY

For SA students to study at any higher education institution in South Africa. Preference given to those from the Mossel Bay, George, Great Brak River and Knysna areas.

Closing date: 31 December

IDA NOAR BURSARY

For SA students to study for any degree or diploma at any recognised higehr education institution in South Africa.

Closing date: 31 December

· British American Tobacco SA

Who can apply?

• Undergraduates studying full-time and who qualify for the 2nd year of study onward.
• Academic record of 60% average in matric
• Financial need
• SA citizen

Fields of study:

• Natural Sciences: Agriculture
• Commerce: Management, Finance, Marketing, Business Science
• Engineering: Mechanical and Electrical
• Science: Computer Science and IT

Closing date: September

Apply to: NMMU Financial Aid Office

· De Beers Diamond Research Laboratory

Who can apply?

Mathematics and Science learners who obtain at least a C symbol.

Service Contract

We also offer undergraduate bursaries in the following fields:

Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Mechanical Engineering.

Closing date: 15 July

Apply to: The Bursary Secretary, PO Box 12093, SELCOURT, 1567

· The Department: Water Affairs & Forestry

Candidates to apply for diploma / degree bursaries to pursue full-time studies in the mentioned occupational classes at the Nelson

Mandela Metropolitan University in the following fields of study:

• BEng. Civil (preferably final, not exclusive of other years)
• BEng. Mechanical (preferably final, not exclusive of other years)
• BEng. Electrical (Heavy Current) (preferably final, not exclusive of other years)
• ND: Civil Engineering (preferably S4, not exclusive of other S levels)
• ND: Mechanical Engineering (preferably S4, not exclusive of other S levels)
• ND: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) (preferably S4, not exclusive of other S levels)

The bursaries cover registration fees, tuition- and examination fees, book and equipment fees, monthly living allowance, as well as boarding and lodging.

To be eligible for a bursary from the Department for the above-mentioned qualifications, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Only South African citizens must apply;
• Currently studying at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University;
• Must be destitute students who have no bursaries or sponsors;
• Be willing to sign a contract to be accommodated by the Department in its Learning Academy for a minimum period of 3 years and to abide by the terms of such a contract.

· Engen Bursaries

Are you eager to further your studies and in need of financial assistance? For the 2009/10 intake we require students and/or learners intending to study or, who are currently studying in the following disciplines:

• • BSc Chemical Engineering : 1st and 3rd year only
• • BSc Mechanical Engineering: 1st and 3rd year only
• • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: 2nd year only
• • BSc Electrical Engineering: 1st year only
• • BQuantity Surveying: 1st year only
• • BCom Marketing: 1st, 2nd and 3rd year
• • BCom Accounting: 1st year and honours only
• • BCom IT: honours level only
• • BSc IT: 2nd and 3rd year only

· Milde McWilliams Bursaries 

Eligibility:

First-year registered full-time students in the under-mentioned fields of study.

Preference will be given to financially needy students.

The value of the bursary will be a maximum of R12 000.

Selection criteria:

Applicants must register for the following fields of study:

• Accounting / Business Management
• Information Technology
• Architecture / Building disciplines
• Engineering
• Law
• Nursing

· Murray & Roberts (Pty)Ltd Bursaries

Field of study:

BSc, BEng and BTech qualifications in the fields of Building Sciences/Construction Management, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial,

Mechanical Engineering and Quantity Surveying.

Value of bursaries: Determined annually

Apply on: www.careers.murrob.com click on “Bursary“ and follow the eRecruit link for applications. Fax, email, post applications will

not be accepted.

Closing date: 31 August

· Office of the Premier - Province of the Eastern Cape

Who can apply?

Students in the following fields of study: Agriculture, Archaeology, Accounting, Auditing, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics Management, Tourism and Hospitality, Marine Biology and Procurement Management.

Applicants must be residents from the Eastern Cape Province and display:

• Financial need, and
• Academic potential.

Closing date: 31 October

Apply to: NMMU Financial Aid Office

· The Charles and Jessie Hills Trust

Who can apply?

Students enrolled for the following courses:

• BEng Mechatronics
• ND: Architectural Technology
• ND: Interior Design (limited applications)
• ND: Engineering (all fields)
• ND: Engineering: Operations Management
• ND: Building
• BTech: Architectural Technology (Applied Design)
• BTech: Architectural Technology (Technology)
• BTech: Interior Design (limited applications)
• BTech: Engineering (all fields)
• BTech: Engineering (Operations Management)
• BTech: Construction Management
• BTech: Quantity Surveying

Criteria:

• under 25 years of age
• second year or higher students
• full-time student
• require financial assistance
• minimum of 60% in all modules for previous year
• diligent and display professional conduct
• ability to apply himself/herself to make a success of studies & career
• must indicate clearly on the application form what other bursaries have been applied for/received

Closing date: 31 October

Apply to: NMMU Financial Aid Office

· Volkswagen Community Trust

Who can apply?

• Full-time students from the Nelson Mandela Bay
• Fields of Study: Engineering, Computer Studies, Finance, Commerce, Science (not Health Sciences) and Business Studies etc.
• Bursary covers tuition and books only

Closing date: 30 July

Apply to: The Administrator, VW Community Trust, PO. Box 80, Uitenhage 6230

Tel: 041 994 4399/4049/5178 Fax: 041 994 5587