Guys, my son is in grade 11 and he want's to study chemical engineering. He has the brains but we are whites so a lot of doors close immediately. He does extra Admaths and R&R maths and he came in the top 10 in the Western Cape Mathematics Olimpics. Do any of you know where I can apply for a bursary for him? I have to start applying early next year and that is my reason for placing this request now. I have paid out of my own pocket for my oldest son, but I am tapped out. My oldest son's cost were R100 000 per year. He studied a 4 year degree. I tapped my bond to it's limits.
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Go to the University and ask them for a financial aid form. You can also ask their finance department if there are any bursaries/scholarships remaining.
With the University financial aid form they will consider you for bursaries as well as NSFAS loans. With his good marks I'm sure there will be something, especially for engineering.
With the University financial aid form they will consider you for bursaries as well as NSFAS loans. With his good marks I'm sure there will be something, especially for engineering.
http://www.allangrayorbis.org/
http://www.investec.co.za/about-inv...n-as-a-focus-area/tertiary-level/bursary.html
This is exactly what you need.
But lots of company's provide bursaries - basically all the big companies, go look on their websites.
http://www.investec.co.za/about-inv...n-as-a-focus-area/tertiary-level/bursary.html
This is exactly what you need.
But lots of company's provide bursaries - basically all the big companies, go look on their websites.
You're wrong...
The Allangray fund does not include The University of Stellenbosch
"You must be currently studying towards a commerce, science (excluding medicine) or engineering degree at one of the following universities: the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of Johannesburg, the University of Pretoria, the University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Rhodes University or the University of the Western Cape."
"You must be currently studying towards a commerce, science (excluding medicine) or engineering degree at one of the following universities: the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of Johannesburg, the University of Pretoria, the University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Rhodes University or the University of the Western Cape."
Okay sorry. Yes Stellenbosch is the nearest to home. No I'm not being picky. We have no way of knowing if he can get into a hostel at any other university, so he might have to commute daily and Stellenbosch is a 45 minute drive. Remember I stated I was tapped out. If he stays at home we can do his laundry, he can eat at home and we can take care of the day-to-day things.
Other Pineapple Smurf
Honorary Master
Well there is plenty of public transport used by many whites each day to commute to Stellenbosch and if money really is the issue then both you and he needs to accept that he needs to compromise. If its all about image then life is tough.
Also most bursaries stopped covering 1st year studies since the early 90's. The few remaining are reserved for studies at FET colleagues or for those coming from homes with an income less than R100K pa.
All the best.
http://www.gostudy.mobi/bursaries/all/default.aspx
http://www.dayouth.org.za/pdfs/studybursaries.pdf
Good luck and remember alot of banks offer student loans where you only pay the interest during the term of study and pay off the loan on completion of studies. If you can do part time work while studying this is also a way to finance studies.
http://www.dayouth.org.za/pdfs/studybursaries.pdf
Good luck and remember alot of banks offer student loans where you only pay the interest during the term of study and pay off the loan on completion of studies. If you can do part time work while studying this is also a way to finance studies.
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Messugga
Honorary Master
Pretty simple. Go for the SASOL bursary. They're desperate for chemical engineers and it's R500k which should be plenty to get him through his studies. They'll own his soul after graduation but it's not a bad opportunity.
Try www.sasol.co.za
MrMocs
Senior Member
I know at ukzn they give you financial aid if you have 1 parent working and your family gross income must not exceed R130000 per annum i have seen the form last year when they emailed me the documents when i was applying for my honors.Check with other top companies and with top grade 11 and matric marks i am sure someone will give your son a bursary.
I would try at Sasol and the other petroleum companies (Chevron is in CT), as well as the mines (AngloGold, Implants etc).
UCT has a nice career prospectus where you can see which companies employ which types of graduates: http://www.careers.uct.ac.za/downloads/GRADrecruit2011web2.pdf
Also, just Google Chem Eng bursaries and apply regardless. Don't limit yourself to companies that you assume are more "receptive" to white kids.
Couple of points:
1) Many many people start engineering and then drop out or change to something else, so be very clear on the terms of the bursary and how much you would owe if this happened to your son. DO NOT assume he will make it/want to continue studying it just because he is very clever at school.
2) Many students (especially for Engineering) take longer than 4 years to finish. One again, check what the bursary's terms and conditions are regarding this.
3) Some bursaries require you to have finished 1st or 2nd year of Engineering before you can apply. Maybe then the recession has lifted slightly and there will be more bursaries available for him if you can't find one immediately. If he does well in 1st year he'll also have a much bigger chance of getting a bursary.
4) Seriously look at bank loans for studies, you probably won't have to pay for all 4 years as he really should be able to get a bursary somewhere along the line with Chem Eng.
UCT has a nice career prospectus where you can see which companies employ which types of graduates: http://www.careers.uct.ac.za/downloads/GRADrecruit2011web2.pdf
Also, just Google Chem Eng bursaries and apply regardless. Don't limit yourself to companies that you assume are more "receptive" to white kids.
Couple of points:
1) Many many people start engineering and then drop out or change to something else, so be very clear on the terms of the bursary and how much you would owe if this happened to your son. DO NOT assume he will make it/want to continue studying it just because he is very clever at school.
2) Many students (especially for Engineering) take longer than 4 years to finish. One again, check what the bursary's terms and conditions are regarding this.
3) Some bursaries require you to have finished 1st or 2nd year of Engineering before you can apply. Maybe then the recession has lifted slightly and there will be more bursaries available for him if you can't find one immediately. If he does well in 1st year he'll also have a much bigger chance of getting a bursary.
4) Seriously look at bank loans for studies, you probably won't have to pay for all 4 years as he really should be able to get a bursary somewhere along the line with Chem Eng.
I applied for this for next year.
Bit OT but some people I spoke to seemed to think if you get over a certain percentage for your majors they then let you do honors for free?
Can you confirm/deny this?
I've heard of this kind of thing. Get (almost) all As at university and then your following semester will be free.
To the OP... I know that UCT also has this kind of thing. If your child's grade 12 marks are good then he may receive a partial or full exemption of fees. It requires like over 85% in each subject though. Will see if I can dig up more info later.
MrMocs
Senior Member
Dont think so but if you get deans commendation if you get over 75% aggregate in the semester you get back a portion of your fees.Our head of school told us if any of us want to do masters full time it will be free but it does not apply for course work based masters.
AFAIK If you get 75% average or more for a semester at Stellenbosch you get some of your fees back. I think UCT gives you back per subject that you get over 75%. If you do well and are top of your class you can get additional bursaries from the University from Trusts that people have set up. It's best to contact the faculties directly to find out exactly how it works.
Yes, this is what I meant.. Dean's commendation.. Forgot what its called.
My cousin received one. This is a good option as its given to a person as long as their marks are good at university.The other thing I was talking about is that UCT gives an entrance scholarship. I have applied and recieved conditional acceptance(science faculty) with them for next year. In the letter, they state the requirements for a half and full discount on tuition fees. This is to do with your APS(Admission point score). Different faculties use different methods to calculate this(they use your matric results), but basically for the half discount, you need >= 85% average in your subjects and >=80% for maths. OP, if you'd like a copy of this info, inbox me and I will send it to you.
Also, you can look here for bursaries :
http://sastudy.co.za/bursaries/
http://www.studytrust.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8&Itemid=21
http://youthvillage.co.za/2012%20Busaries.html
http://puffandpass.co.za/
Most bursary schemes will be closed now and will open again next year. Its good to keep a list handy. Your son's grade 11 final marks will be extremely important when applying.