Kirstenbosch Scholarship South Africa 2024 / 2025
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At a glance
Summary
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is located at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The garden is one of ten National Botanical Gardens that span over five of the country’s six different biomes. These gardens are administered by the South African National Biodiversity Institute, formerly known as the National Botanical Institute. The Kirstenbosch Gardens play an important role in the cultivation of indigenous plants, comprising a large conservatory, known as The National Botanical Society Conservatory. This conservatory consists of plants from various regions, including the savanna, karoo, fynbos, and more. Outdoors, the focus is on plants that are native to the Cape, demonstrated in the vast collection of proteas. It is a level four accredited Arboreta by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum.
What’s covered
Funding details
The scholarship is valued at R80 000 per annum and will cover the following expenses: accommodation at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (minimal fee), living costs and tuition fees (this will be paid separately). The scholarship will not cover the student’s transportation costs at the beginning and end of their scholarship. The successful candidate will enter a binding agreement with the South African Biodiversity Institute, and will be based in the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Cape Town) for the duration of the scholarship programme. 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 Kirstenbosch Scholarship. Successful applicants will be contacted by 30 November 2023, at the latest. If you have not received a response within 30 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. SANBI reserved the right to not grant the award.
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Eligibility criteria
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 citizenYou must have completed a Diploma in Horticulture (NQF level6)You must intend on studying towards an Advanced Diploma in Horticulture, in 2024You must have a passion for botany and research, affiliated with indigenous floraYou must have been accepted/ provisionally acceptance to study at a university, for 2024
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How to apply
Download and complete theKirstenbosch Scholarship Application Form 2024(.docx) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Kirstenbosch Scholarship. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Highest qualification completed (certified copy)Full academic record/ transcript (certified copy)Application letter, stating why you deserve the scholarship awardTwo academic reference lettersProof of provisional acceptance1 page project outline Applications must be submitted via email to the Secretary – The Institute of Environment and Recreation Management:iermservices@vdw.co.za(Insert the words “Kirstenbosch Scholarship 2024-2025” in the email subject line).
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