SAFRIPOL Community Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SAFRIPOL

SAFRIPOL is a leading polymer producer and marketer within the country. The company produces top-quality polymers for a variety of industries, namely the agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, medical, packaging, and telecommunications sectors.

SAFRIPOL’s polymers are used for a variety of reasons such as bottling, fibres, films, piping, multipurpose containers, non-woven fabrics, and packaging. The company is the sole local producer of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and HDPE (high-density polyethylene.) It is also one of the only two producers of polyethylene (PP) within the country.

SAFRIPOL’s vision is to produce plastics that are environmentally responsible. It believes that plastic is a useful and superior product, both in its application and impact on the environment. The company strongly believes that plastic waste should not hinder the environment, and thus, takes the necessary measures to reduce its impact. SAFRIPOL does this by promoting the responsible use of plastic through the ‘Three R’s” (Reduction, Reuse, and Recycle).
 

ABOUT THE SAFRIPOL BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

SAFRIPOL Community is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year (second semester).

Bursaries will be awarded to students who reside in KwaZulu-Natal (Wentworth, Jacobs and Bluff areas), for studies within the following fields:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

 

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All candidates that meet the relevant entry requirements will be evaluated based on their Admission Point Score (APS), current academic results (where applicable) and field of study.

Successful candidates will receive final funding once they have been accepted into their chosen tertiary institution for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded at the sole discretion of the SAFRIPOL Bursary Committee.

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 SAFRIPOL Community Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAFRIPOL 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 reside in Wentworth, Jacobs or Bluff, in KwaZulu-Natal province
  • You must have completed Matric in 2023
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the Engineering fields listed above, in the second semester of the 2024 academic year
  • You must be enrolled in or provisionally accepted for tertiary studies for the 2024/ 2025 academic year

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SAFRIPOL BURSARY

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

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

Alternatively, application forms can be collected at any of the following schools: Fairvale Secondary School/ Umbilo Secondary School/ Wentworth Secondary School.
 

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):

Students who have completed Matric:

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Grade 11 Report (certified copy)
  • Matric final report (certified copy)
  • Affidavit of declaration of dependency to parent or guardian
  • Acceptance letter from your preferred tertiary institution
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable/ proof of pension if applicable)
  • Testimonial from your high school
  • Proof of residence

Students currently studying:

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric Certificate (certified copy)
  • Full academic transcripts (certified copy)
  • Affidavit of declaration of dependency to parent or guardian
  • Updated fee statement
  • Proof of enrollment for studies in 2024
  • Motivational letter
  • Proof of residence

 

Applications must be submitted via email to: bursarydurban@safripol.com
(Insert the words “SAFRIPOL Community Bursary 2024” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SAFRIPOL BURSARY

30 June 2024.
(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 SAFRIPOL Community directly:
Contact portal: https://www.safripol.com/contact-us/
 

Please do NOT contact SAFRIPOL 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 April 2024.

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.