The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa in partnership with Canon Collins Trust invites applications for scholarships for postgraduate study in Ireland commencing in September 2020.
In 2020 fellowships will be offered for postgraduate study in:
- Agriculture, Environmental Science, Conservation, Rural Development
- Food Science, Food Engineering and related
- Pharmacy and Biotechnology
- Health, Medicine and Health Economics
- Development Studies, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution and Humanitarian Action
- Social Policy, Social Research, Community Development and Sociology
- Law, Human Rights, Women’s Studies, Gender Studies, Equality Studies
- Engineering, Hydrology, Sustainable Technology
- Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management and Business
- Information Systems and Communications Technology
- Tourism
WORTH
The Kader Asmal Fellowships will cover:
- University application fees
- Tuition fees
- Examination and other fees
- Economy travel to and from your country of residence to Ireland;
- Settling in allowance, book allowance and study allowance
- accommodation
- A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover other living expense for you only and
- The costs of an entry clearance (student visitor visa) application
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must:
- Be a resident national of South Africa
- Have a minimum of two-year relevant work experience (this can include internships and volunteering)
- Hold an honours’ level academic qualification with a minimum grade point average of 75% (First class honour, or second class honour, Grade
- Be seeking funding for a full-time postgraduate programme in one of the above-listed subject areas
- Be able to take up the fellowship in the academic year 2020/2021
- Must not have applied for Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme on more than one previous occasion.
DEADLINE: September 11 2019
To apply and for more information visit here
