SAAFoST Bursary (for Part-Time Students) South Africa 2023

The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) Foundation is the association of food science, technology and other professionals serving South Africa’s food and allied industries. SAAFoST aims at increasing the knowledge base of food science and technology by encouraging scientific research, a membership magazine publication, workshops, seminars, exhibitions, meetings and assisting in educational activities. The company is non-profit and mainly run by volunteers, with around 2000 members across Southern Africa. SAAFoST have established the SAAFoST Foundation, who will be responsible for the administration of SAAFoST academic bursaries, awards and prizes.

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 citizenYou must have been a resident within South Africa for a minimum of 3 years before applyingYou must have completed MatricYou must be studying part time towards a BSc Hon or BTech qualification Food Science and Technology fieldYou must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must be able to complete your studies within the prescribed period of time (a maximum of: 2 years for BTech studies and 3 years for BSc Hon studies)You must have been an SAAFoST paid up full members for a minimum of 12 months before applying for this bursaryPreference will be given to member students with strong academic results or potential

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Download and complete the application form in one of the following formats:SAAFoST Bursary Application Form (Part-Time Students)(.pdf)SAAFoST Bursary Application Form (Part-Time Students)(.docx) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SAAFoST bursary. 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 OR passport (certified copy)Passport sized photo (head & shoulders only)Most recent tertiary academic results (certified copy)BSc or National Diploma results and certificate (certified copy)Personal Statement (outlining the following: how your education and training within the food science and technology sector will make a positive impact in the scientific community and in your own life – maximum 1 A4 page)Proof of registration at your tertiary institute, for the 2023 academic year (on institutions letterhead) Applications must be submitted via email to the SAAFoST Membership Development Officer:irene@saafost.org.za(Insert the words “SAAFoST Part-Time Bursary Application” in the email subject line). AND a hardcopy must also be posted to:SAAFoST Membership Development OfficerPO Box 35233Menlo Park0102 Application details for the SAAFoST Matriculant Bursary is available here.Application details for the SAAFoST Undergraduate Bursary is available here.