Department of Human Settlements Scholarship Programme 2014


Advertiser: Department of Human Settlements
Location: National

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.

The Department of Human Settlements Scholarship project is aimed at addressing skills development and acquisition through sponsoring exceptionally performing students from previously disadvantaged groups in designated and prioritised fields housing and construction related studies.

This initiative is in line with and supports the objectives of both the National Skills Development Strategy as well as ASGISA. The outcome of the project is to produce a cadre of highly competent housing practitioners and professionals.

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

The scholarship programme covers the following:
- Registration
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed books and course material
- Residence
- Meals

The scholarship programme does not cover:
- Stipend / Monthly Allowance
- Transport Costs
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Photocopying
- Bridging Courses
- Membership Affiliations
- Laundry Services

Application Requirements:
Interested students should respond to the Human Settlement Scholarship advertisements. 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.

Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.

Enquiries regarding the Human Settlements Scholarship should be forwarded to:

Postal Address:
Ms Diana Lekoma
Human Settlements Scholarship Programme
Department of Human Settlements
Private Bag X 644
Pretoria
0001

Physical Address: Ms Diana Lekoma, 539 Church Street, Struktura Building, 1st floor, Arcadia, Pretoria

Enquiries: (012) 444 5021 / (012) 444 5013 / (012) 444 5022 / (012) 444 5028

Closing date: 18 October 2013

Definitions:

Internship:

There are basically two types of internships:

  • The Undergraduate Internship: Usually with bigger organisations that pick undergraduates to attend the internship. It often takes places during the holidays and the average durations is a few weeks. In most cases the intern will receive some sort of stipend or salary and this type of internship may lead to a job offer to the intern once he / she is finished with their studies.
  • The Graduate Internship: This type of internship could be paid or unpaid and it is to gain practical work experience after the qualification has been completed and in a job related to the qualification. It could be from a few weeks or even one or two years long. This type of internship could also lead to permanent employment.

Learnerships:

A learnership is an occupational qualification and it consists of theory and work-based experience and practical skills, with formal assessment and a qualification. At the end of the learnership the candidate may be offered permanent employment.

In-service training:

In-service training is to gain practical work experience during studies. It usually takes place after a few years of theory has been successfully completed. It is essential work experience that is part of the qualification and the in-service training is necessary to achieve the qualification. It could be paid or unpaid.