Brian Koeppen Memorial Scholarship

In honour of the late Professor B H Koeppen, who served as the Head of the Department of Food Science at Stellenbosch University until his passing in 1980, the SAAFoST Foundation has established "The Koeppen Memorial Scholarships." These scholarships are offered to postgraduate students pursuing advanced degrees, with one scholarship available for a Master's degree programme and another for a doctoral degree programme. Each scholarship is valued at R 35,000 per annum and is intended to assist with covering tuition fees.

In cases where a student already benefits from a bursary or other awards that cover some or all of the tuition fees, the Koeppen Memorial Scholarship funds may be allocated for educational purposes related to academic conferences, study materials, study visits, and research. However, any such allocation requires prior written approval from the SAAFoST Foundation. To obtain approval, the applicant must provide a letter of invitation from the relevant institution, proof of registration, an accepted abstract for a presentation or poster, evidence of attendance, and a comprehensive report detailing the undertaken activities.

The eligibility for these scholarships is restricted to students nominated by specific Tertiary Institutions, including the Departments of Food Science at the Universities of Stellenbosch, Pretoria, Venda, and the Free State, as well as the Departments of Food Technology at the Durban University of Technology, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, the Tshwane University of Technology, or the University of Johannesburg. Each department has the privilege of nominating one candidate for this esteemed award.