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KIRSTENBOSCHNATIONALBOTANICAL GARDEN

MEMORANDUM: KIRSTENBOSCH SCHOLARSHIP 2016

The above Scholarship was established in 1966 to enable suitably qualified candidates to aid in the preservation of the indigenous flora of South Africa.

The value of this Scholarship isR80 000 per annum, plus accommodation at a very minimal fee and will be tenable for a period of two years.

As from 2016, the Kirstenbosch Scholarship will include studies towards aB TechHorticulture. Future alignment will be considered in light of proposed curriculum changes at higher education level.

The BTechresearch project must be focused on generating knowledge about propagation, cultivation and conservation of indigenous South African plants.

Prospective applicants are invited to submit potential project proposals.

Applications are invited from candidates, possessing the following:

  1. National Diploma Horticulture
  2. South African nationality
  3. A special aptitude for botany and research work connected with indigenous flora
  4. A valid driver’s license

All applications will be considered with the understanding that preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

The person, to whom an award of a Scholarship is made, shall be bound to enter into an agreement between himself/herself and the South African National Biodiversity Instituteand will be based at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town.

Note that the South African National Biodiversity Institute will not bear the cost of the successful candidate’s transport to and from his/her present place of residence and Kirstenbosch, Cape Town, at commencement and termination of the Scholarship.

Closing date for applications: 9 October 2015

Applications should be submitted to:

The Secretary

THE INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT (Africa)

E-mail:

THE INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT (AFRICA)

P O Box 868, Ferndale, 2160Tel: (011) 061-5000Fax: 086688 7005

KIRSTENBOSCH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM 2015

Name in Full (block letters):______

Current Postal Address: ______

E-mail Address: ______

Telephone:______Mobile:______

Are you a South African citizen? YES/NO

If yes, please indicate race: AFRICANCOLOURED INDIAN WHITE

ID number: ______Gender: ______

Do you have a valid driver’s license? YES/NO

Proposed BTech project title: ______

Signature of applicant:______Date:______

The following documents are required to complete your file for application:

  • BTech project proposal (one page)
  • Letter of interest in applying for this scholarship
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of reference (one from an academic supervisor and one from a WIL supervisor)
  • Certified copy of your highest qualification and academic record
  • Certified copy of your driver’s license
  • Certified copy of your South African ID