South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) Bursary 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SOUTH AFRICAN GEOMATICS COUNCIL

The South African Geomatics Council (previously the “South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors – PLATO”) is a committee of elected members, of which all qualified Professional GISc Practitioners; Surveyors; Technician Surveyors and Technologist Surveyors must be registered with.
 

ABOUT THE SAGC BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields, at selected institutions:

• Geomatics (Engineering Surveying or GISc) (Diploma/ Bachelors degree)
• Geomatics (Land Surveying or GISc) (BSc)
• Geoinformatics and BSc Hons Geoinformatics (BSc)
• Mine Surveying (Diploma)

 

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• View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here.

 

MORE ABOUT THE SAGC BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & OTHER BENEFITS

The bursary will provide comprehensive support, including covering tuition fees.

Students will also receive mentorship and guidance from professionals within the Geomatics industry.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the SAGC Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAGC BURSARY

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 a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying full-time, towards one of the qualifications listed above
• You must be enrolled at one of the following institution of higher education: Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Durban University of Technology (DUT), ESRI South Africa College, Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), Stellenbosch University (SU), Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), University of Cape Town (UCT), University of South Africa (Unisa), University of Johannesburg (UJ), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), University of Pretoria (UP)
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must have proven financial need
• You must be hardworking
• You must read and agree to the terms and conditions of the bursary (see page 4 & 5 of the application form)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SAGC BURSARY

Download and complete the SAGC Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SAGC Bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Tertiary qualifications certificates, if applicable (certified copy)
• June and November exam results (certified copy)
• Proof of registration at University/ University of Technology (on institutions letterhead)
• Provisional acceptance letter at University/ University of Technology (on institutions letterhead)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income

 

Applications must be submitted via email to: bursary@sagc.org.za
(Insert the words “SAGC Bursary 2024” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SAGC BURSARY

31 October 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the SAGC directly:
Tel: 011 626 1040 / 011 626 1080
Email: bursary@sagc.org.za
 

Please do NOT contact the SAGC if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in October 2023.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.