The University of KwaZulu-Natal invites students to apply for Richard AD Turner Bursaries Programme 2023 academic year
Bursary Application closing date is 20 March 2023.
The bursary will be awarded for Masters degrees students at UKZN, to students who demonstrable student leadership credentials and proven involvement in community work in which democratic endeavours are highlighted. The scholarship supports Master’s level research which focuses on issues of justice and freedom for all South Africans.
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be enrolling for Masters degree studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (with research which focuses on issues of justice and freedom for all South Africans)
- You must demonstrable student leadership credentials
- You must be involved in community work in which democratic endeavours are highlighted
- You must be willing to contribute to student leadership while holding the award
- Your field of expertise must be inclined towards trade unionism
How to apply
Download and complete the UKZN Richard AD Turner Bursary Application Form 2023 (.docx)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- Full detailed Curriculum Vitae (maximum 5 pages)
- Most recent degree
- Full Academic transcript
- 1 or more referee reports commenting on your leadership/ community involvement
- Master’s thesis/ dissertation proposal (maximum 3 pages) OR a motivation for your chosen research area
- Motivational letter stating why you should be considered for this scholarship (1 page)
Applications must be submitted to the Financial Aid Advisor of your relevant college:
College of College of Agriculture, Engineering Sciences (AES):
- Howard campus: (Contact people: Ms Linda Mdunge, email: Mdungel@ukzn.ac.za / Mr Gerald Naicker, email: Naickerge@ukzn.ac.za)
- Pietermaritzburg campus (Contact people: Ms Marcia Ntamote, email: NtamoteM@ukzn.ac.za / Heather Singh, email: Singhh@ukzn.ac.za)
- Westville campus: (Contact people: Mr Mbongiseni Mkhize, email: Mkhizemb@ukzn.ac.za / Lindiwe Kumalo, email: Kumalo@ukzn.ac.za)
College of Health Science:
- Howard and Medical School campus: (Contact person: Mr Bongumusa Gumbi, email: Gumbib5@ukzn.ac.za)
- Westville campus: (Contact person: Mr Jainendra Maharajh, email: Maharajhj1@ukzn.ac.za)
College of Humanities:
- (All campuses, email: CHUM-UKZNBURSACCEPT@ukzn.ac.za)
College of Law & Management Studies:
- Westville campus: (Contact people: Mrs Merci Rajkumar, email: Rajkumarma@ukzn.ac.za / Bongamusa Gasa, email: Gasa@ukzn.ac.za)
- Pietermaritzburg campus (Contact person: Mr Sandile Mngadi, email: Ndimandes1@ukzn.ac.za)
- Howard College (Contact person: Ms Nosipho Mkhize, email: MkhizeN5@ukzn.ac.za)
Note: insert the words “UKZN Richard AD Turner Bursary Application 2023” in the email subject line.
