NESP Scholarship

NESP Scholarship South Africa 2024 ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER – DHET The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is one of the departments of the South African government, responsible for overseeing universities and other post-secondary education in South Africa. The DHET formed the Nurturing Emerging Scholar’s Programme (NESP) in 2020, with the aim of transforming higher education in the country. The national implementation of the programme, one of the Staffing South Africa’s Universities’ Programme (SSAUF), is in partnership with Rhodes University. ABOUT THE NESP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED The Department of Higher Education and Training is inviting students to apply for Phase 2 of the Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme (NESP), for the 2024 academic year . The scholarships are awarded for Postgraduate (Honours and Masters) studies at selected universities. Opportunity 1: a 4 year programme, which includes a 1 year Honours program, followed by a 2 year Master’s scholarship, and a 1 year academic internship at the host South African university. Scholarships will be awarded for Honours studies at the following institutions: North-West University Movement Education Rhodes University Music and Musicology Tshwane University of Technology Performing Arts: Music University of Mpumalanga Developmental Studies Opportunity 2: a 3 year programme, which includes a 2 year Master’s scholarship, followed by a 1 year academic internship at the host South African university. Scholarships will be awarded for Masters studies at the following institutions: Cape Peninsula University of Technology Engineering Management Civil Engineering Electronic Communication and Satellite Technology Emergency Medical Care Central University of Technology Life Sciences Human Resources Management Durban University of Technology Biomedical Engineering Chemical Thermodynamics & Modelling Separation Processes Water Engineering Mangosuthu University of Technology Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mathematics Nelson Mandela University Materials & Structural Engineering Information Technology Software Engineering Mechatronics Naval Architecture Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Phytochemistry Nursing Education Chemistry (Inorganic) Clinical Pharmacy Rhodes University Anthropology Law Journalism & Media Studies Zoology & Entomology Medical Chemistry Stellenbosch University Viticulture Tshwane University of Technology Architecture Constructive Engineering Geology Policing University of Cape Town Medicine Palliative Care Law Organisational Psychology University of the Free State Public Administration & Management University of Johannesburg Sustainable Urban Planning & Development Anthropology & Developmental Studies Palaeo-Studies University of KwaZulu-Natal Structural Engineering Electrical engineering Geography focused on Geospatial Sciences Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering University of Limpopo Chemical Pathology Microbiology/Biotechnology/Marual Wine Production Mathematics Virology/ Microbiology/ SARS-COV 2 and COVID Research University of South Africa Geomatic Engineering/Mine Surveying Agricultural Economics Biotechnology Data Engineering Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering University of Zululand Geography Curriculum & Instructional Studies Statistics Life Sciences Education University of Pretoria Mathematics of Finance Anatomy Toxicology (Veterinary Sciences) Civil Engineering (Geotechnical, Materials, Structural, Water, Transportation) Vaal University of Technology Biomedical Technology Civil Engineering (Transportation-Railway Engineering) Sports and Recreation Management University of the Witwatersrand Speech-Language Therapy Walter Sisulu University Accounting Mathematics University of the Western Cape Biotechnology (Forensic Genetics) 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 NESP Scholarship. ** RELATED BURSARIES ** View our other Postgraduate Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other University-specific Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here . MORE ABOUT THE NESP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – RENEWAL & COVERAGE VALUE Scholars will receive the following benefits: Full support for registration and study (for the full 2 years of Master’s study) Mentorship for the full duration of your participation Support for possible international mobility experience Development of your teaching and research experience 1 year internship at a university in South Africa, after graduation ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NESP SCHOLARSHIP Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizen You must NOT be older than 35 years old You must have completed an NQF level 7 qualification You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for your NQF level 7 qualification You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a Honours or Masters degree qualification, in one of the fields listed above You must be studying or intend on studying at one of the public South African universities listed above You must be able to start your studies at the beginning of the 2024 academic year You must be interested in becoming an academic HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NESP SCHOLARSHIP Applications must be submitted online NESP Scholarship Applications 2024 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the NESP Scholarship. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy) Matric certificate (certified copy) Academic transcripts (certified copy) Degree certificates (certified copy) Proof of registration, if currently studying Curriculum Vitae with details of any previous employment (maximum 2 pages) Motivational letter (answering the following: why you should be awarded the scholarship, how you think this opportunity will assist in your self-development, contribution you intend to make to your community and society, your career plans and how will this opportunity help to advance them, role you see yourself playing in the higher education sector in the future, any other important factors) (maximum of 30 lines) 2 academic references who can attest to your suitability for this programme (make sure that your referees know they will be contacted regarding your application) CLOSING DATE FOR THE NESP SCHOLARSHIP 31 October 2023. (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.) CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact the Department of Higher Education and Training directly: Contact page: https://www.dhet.gov.za/SitePages/ContactUsNew.aspx Please do NOT contact the DHET if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/ This bursary listing was last updated in October 2023. SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.

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