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Province of the EASTERN CAPE
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
1st Floor – Phalo House – Phalo Avenue – Private Bag X0039 – Bhisho – 5605 – REPUBIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Tel: +27 (0)40 608 9162∙ Fax: +27 865136151 ∙ Email address
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TO: DISTRICT COORDINATORS AREA MANAGER SERVICE OFFICE Kindly be informed that anyone interested in pursuing a Social Work degree through Social Development Scholarship, must first apply to the Institution of higher learning i.e. University. On receiving Admission Letter from the University, one must then apply to the Department of Social Development for financial assistant / bursary to study Social Work Degree or Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work, in one of the institutions mentioned in the next page. Also you can then contact the responsible officials listed in page 2. ALL APPLICANTS ARE ADVICED TO APPLY TO UNIVERSITY FIRST, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR BURSARY / SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORMS FOR 2010 WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SEPTEMBER 2009. THE APPLICANT MUST:
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
CURRENT SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT APPLIED (OR WERE NOT SUCCESSFUL) FOR A DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP IN THE PAST
HOW WILL I KNOW THAT I HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR A SCHOLARSHIP? A selection panel will assess all the applications received. Due to the large number of applications received only successful candidates will be informed in writing. Make sure that the address provided on your application form is correct. The applicant must indicate in writing if he/she accepts the scholarship. A special reply slip will be attached to the notification letter and will have to be returned to the Departmental representative within 14 days after receipt of the notification. After receipt of the acceptance letter of the applicant by the Departmental Representative, arrangements will be made for the signing of the scholarship contract. (More details will be contained in the contract). A copy of the acceptance letter and the signed scholarship contract will be provided to NSFAS to arrange for payment. Scholarship monies will only be paid out once the scholarship contract, curriculum exposition, the letter of acceptance and the specified statement of fees due to the University have been received by the Department/NSFAS. It is in your own interest to furnish the relevant parties with the above--mentioned documents without delay. Failure to comply with these stipulations will mean that you forfeit the scholarship AFTER COMPLETION OF MY STUDIES Fourth year students must provide copies of their final results within one month after completion of their studies in order to ensure placement according to the contractual Obligations (Contract will provide more information) WHAT WILL BE COVERED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP? The scholarship amount is a maximum of R40 000 per student per year for the 2009 academic year. The Scholarship will pay for Registration Tuition, Prescribed books and Official Accommodation provided by the University (including meals). The Scholarship WILL NOT PAY FOR PRIVATE ACCOMODATION OR STUDENTS LIVING IN SELF-CATERING UNITS. Please note that: a) Only specified accounts will be paid. When purchasing books, every item must be specified. Only prescribed study material will be covered by the scholarship. b) This Department pays, within the amount of the scholarship, only appropriate expenses and does not pay out any unused money to the student. c) All claims for payment must be submitted to your NSFAS office by not later than 1 March 2010 for the first semester and 1 August 2010 for the second semester to ensure that all accounts are paid timorously. d) Full study fees will only be settled after April, however a minimum payment will be made by NSFAS after receipt of a proforma invoice. To enable the Department to keep abreast of your academic progress and to authorize the payment of scholarship monies for further years, it will be necessary for you to give an exposition of your intended curriculum for each year of study. This should clearly indicate your major and ancillary subjects. On enrolling at an Institution of Higher Learning for the new academic year, kindly fill in the name and address of the above-mentioned departmental representative on the appropriate section of the registration form. This will ensure that both a progress report as well as your examination results will be forwarded to the Department. Such action will expedite the payment of your scholarship money by NSFAS. You may not change your field of study for which the scholarship was awarded. Who can I contact to get more information with regard the scholarship? Details of Provincial Representatives from the Department of Social Development from 08h00 to 16h30 , Monday to Friday.
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