NESP Scholarship South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER – DHET

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is one of the departments of the South African government, responsible for overseeing universities and other post-secondary education in South Africa.

The DHET formed the Nurturing Emerging Scholar’s Programme (NESP) in 2020, with the aim of transforming higher education in the country. The national implementation of the programme, one of the Staffing South Africa’s Universities’ Programme (SSAUF), is in partnership with Rhodes University.
 

ABOUT THE NESP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Department of Higher Education and Training is inviting students to apply for Phase 2 of the Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme (NESP), for the 2024 academic year. The scholarships are awarded for Postgraduate (Honours and Masters) studies at selected universities.

Opportunity 1: a 4 year programme, which includes a 1 year Honours program, followed by a 2 year Master’s scholarship, and a 1 year academic internship at the host South African university. Scholarships will be awarded for Honours studies at the following institutions:

  • North-West University
    • Movement Education
  • Rhodes University
    • Music and Musicology
  • Tshwane University of Technology
    • Performing Arts: Music
  • University of Mpumalanga
    • Developmental Studies

Opportunity 2: a 3 year programme, which includes a 2 year Master’s scholarship, followed by a 1 year academic internship at the host South African university. Scholarships will be awarded for Masters studies at the following institutions:

  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology
    • Engineering Management
    • Civil Engineering
    • Electronic Communication and Satellite Technology
    • Emergency Medical Care
  • Central University of Technology
    • Life Sciences
    • Human Resources Management
  • Durban University of Technology
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Chemical Thermodynamics & Modelling Separation Processes
    • Water Engineering
  • Mangosuthu University of Technology
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mathematics
  • Nelson Mandela University
    • Materials & Structural Engineering
    • Information Technology Software Engineering
    • Mechatronics
    • Naval Architecture
  • Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
    • Phytochemistry
    • Nursing Education
    • Chemistry (Inorganic)
    • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Rhodes University
    • Anthropology
    • Law
    • Journalism & Media Studies
    • Zoology & Entomology
    • Medical Chemistry
  • Stellenbosch University
    • Viticulture
  • Tshwane University of Technology
    • Architecture
    • Constructive Engineering
    • Geology
    • Policing
  • University of Cape Town
    • Medicine
    • Palliative Care
    • Law
    • Organisational Psychology
  • University of the Free State
    • Public Administration & Management
  • University of Johannesburg
    • Sustainable Urban Planning & Development
    • Anthropology & Developmental Studies
    • Palaeo-Studies
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal
    • Structural Engineering
    • Electrical engineering
    • Geography focused on Geospatial Sciences
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering
  • University of Limpopo
    • Chemical Pathology
    • Microbiology/Biotechnology/Marual Wine Production
    • Mathematics
    • Virology/ Microbiology/ SARS-COV 2 and COVID Research
  • University of South Africa
    • Geomatic Engineering/Mine Surveying
    • Agricultural Economics
    • Biotechnology
    • Data Engineering
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
  • University of Zululand
    • Geography
    • Curriculum & Instructional Studies
    • Statistics
    • Life Sciences Education
  • University of Pretoria
    • Mathematics of Finance
    • Anatomy
    • Toxicology (Veterinary Sciences)
    • Civil Engineering (Geotechnical, Materials, Structural, Water, Transportation)
  • Vaal University of Technology
    • Biomedical Technology
    • Civil Engineering (Transportation-Railway Engineering)
    • Sports and Recreation Management
  • University of the Witwatersrand
    • Speech-Language Therapy
  • Walter Sisulu University
    • Accounting
    • Mathematics
  • University of the Western Cape
    • Biotechnology (Forensic Genetics)

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MORE ABOUT THE NESP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – RENEWAL & COVERAGE VALUE

Scholars will receive the following benefits:

  • Full support for registration and study (for the full 2 years of Master’s study)
  • Mentorship for the full duration of your participation
  • Support for possible international mobility experience
  • Development of your teaching and research experience
  • 1 year internship at a university in South Africa, after graduation

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NESP SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary (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 NOT be older than 35 years old
  • You must have completed an NQF level 7 qualification
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for your NQF level 7 qualification
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a Honours or Masters degree qualification, in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at one of the public South African universities listed above
  • You must be able to start your studies at the beginning of the 2024 academic year
  • You must be interested in becoming an academic

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NESP SCHOLARSHIP

Applications must be submitted online NESP Scholarship Applications 2024

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

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed 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)
  • Academic transcripts (certified copy)
  • Degree certificates (certified copy)
  • Proof of registration, if currently studying
  • Curriculum Vitae with details of any previous employment (maximum 2 pages)
  • Motivational letter (answering the following: why you should be awarded the scholarship, how you think this opportunity will assist in your self-development, contribution you intend to make to your community and society, your career plans and how will this opportunity help to advance them, role you see yourself playing in the higher education sector in the future, any other important factors) (maximum of 30 lines)
  • 2 academic references who can attest to your suitability for this programme (make sure that your referees know they will be contacted regarding your application)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE NESP SCHOLARSHIP

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 SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER

For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact the Department of Higher Education and Training directly:
Contact page: https://www.dhet.gov.za/SitePages/ContactUsNew.aspx
 

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

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