The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2024 academic year.
Fields of Study
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate and postgraduate (BSc, BSc Hon, MSc, PhD) studies in the following fields:
- Computational Geosciences
- Economic Geology
- Engineering Geology
- Environmental Science
- Geo-informatics
- Geochemistry
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Hydrogeology (focus on groundwater modeling)
- Mineral Economics
- Mining Seismology
- Remote Sensing
What the Bursary Covers
The bursary will cover the following expenses:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed books
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Research/excursions
- A laptop allowance for first-time bursary recipients
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have completed Matric with a minimum of level 6 in Mathematics and Physical Science
- Be studying or intending to study full-time in 2024 in one of the fields above
- Be registered at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- Not be currently employed and willing to work for CGS post-graduation
- Preference given to female students and those with disabilities
NB: Bursary recipients may be required to engage in vocational work during university holidays and potentially work for CGS after graduation as part of a work-back contract.