FoodBev SETA Bursary South Africa 2023

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – FOODBEV SETA

The Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FoodBev SETA) is responsible for promoting, facilitating and incentivising skills development within the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector. FoodBev SETA is committed to ensuring that high quality of learning provision is maintained in this sector, access to knowledge and skills is improved for all in the sector and that relevant and quality learning standards and qualifications are available in this sector.

FoodBev SETA is one of 21 SETAs (Sector Education and Training Authority) in the country – the vocational skills training organization in South Africa. SETAs focuses on providing skills development and training to employed and unemployment people in their relevant sectors.
 

ABOUT THE FOODBEV SETA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

FoodBev SETA is inviting public universities to apply for the Postgraduate Research and Innovation Bursary Programme, on behalf of students, for the 2022 / 2023 financia; year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a Doctorate (PhD) or Master’s degree, related to the Food and Beverages Manufacturing value chain.

The bursary was formed as a response to the research and development requirements of the food and beverages manufacturing sector in the country.
 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Masters and PhD Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Food Science & Food Technology Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries closing in February 2023 here.

 

MORE ABOUT THE FOODBEV SETA BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE

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 FoodBev SETA Bursary.

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses, subject to the availability of funds:

• Masters students: registration fees, tuition fees, research costs, and study material, up to a maximum value of R120 000 (for the entire duration of studies), based on the evaluation outcome of the students’ approved research topics. Bursary recipients will also do course work.
• PhD students: tuition fees, and costs associated with the research undertaken, up to a maximum value of R150 000, for the entire duration of studies, based on the evaluation outcome of the students’ approved research topics.

Bursary recipients will be required to submit a progress report at the end of each academic year, which must be signed off by the supervisor.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOODBEV SETA 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 or permanent resident
• You must be registered to study towards a PhD or Masters degree qualification for the 2023 academic year
• You must be studying at a recognized public university in South Africa
• Masters students: your research topics must be endorsed by your supervisor and be relevant and responsive to the food and beverages manufacturing value chain
• PhD students: you must have an approved Research Proposal by the university, with clear timeframes and estimated year of completion (the expected timeframe for completion of PhD is 2 to 5 years from the current academic year for reporting purposes by the SETA)
• You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding (this must be confirmed by the University Bursary Office)
• Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged groups

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FOODBEV SETA BURSARY

Download and complete the FoodBev SETA Bursary Application Form 2023 (.pdf)

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

The application form must be completed and submitted to your University Bursary Office, along with the supporting documents listed below. Students must NOT apply to FoodBev SETA directly – Universities will apply on students behalf.
 

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):

• ID document (certified copy: not older than 6 months)
• Proof of registration for the 2023 academic year
• PhD students: approved research proposal (including research costs) with confirmation from the recognized tertiary institution
• Master’s students: approved research proposal (including research costs) with confirmation from the recognized tertiary institution and research topic endorsed by the supervisor
• University’s Tax Clearance Certificate
• Signed declaration of intent, progress reports and results to FoodBev SETA officials (signed by the applicant and supervisor)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE FOODBEV SETA BURSARY

17 February 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 FoodBev SETA directly:
Contact people: Collin Mshayisa (Tel: 011 253 7322) or Mondi Makhubu (Tel: 011 253 7343)
Email: ResearchBursaries@FoodBev.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact FoodBev SETA 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 January 2023.

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