ISPA Inspires Bursary Programme

    • Application closing date
      1 October 2021
    • Published date
      3 May , 2021
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    Company description

    ISPA wishes to position itself as an enabler of ICT skills development, in line with the National Skills Development Programme, to provide a platform for the recruitment of interns on learnership programmes for its ISP members and, potentially, the wider IT community at large. In addition to matching candidates with internships and learnership programmes, ISPA proposes to provide bursaries for training in SAQA accredited institutions through a strategic partnership with MICT SETA; thereby reducing the bureaucratic friction for its members in managing the accreditation process.

    To support, develop and invest in the youth of South Africa.

    ISPA's Goals

    • To Improve the level of skills in the ISP industry by investing in skills development
    • To strengthen the information technology sector
    • To enable promising young candidates to pursue a career in the information technology sector by providing financial support to assist in covering IT and  computer courses relevant to the ISP sector, at recognised TVET or higher education institutions.
    Bursary description

    ISPA launched the ISPA Inspires bursary programme in December 2020, and awarded the first recipients of its bursaries in March 2021.

    ISPA has a long history of promoting educators and since 2004 has been responsible for the Super Teacher of the Year award. This award recognised teachers who have excelled in using technology in the classroom. At the end of this programme in 2019, over 3000 teachers had completed the teachers training course.

    ISPA has now moved its focus to concentrating on unemployed youth development in South Africa and will be awarding bursaries to promising young persons to achieve their ambitions in the Internet industry.

    Requirements and eligibility
    • South African Citizens
    • Individuals recognised as youth age, as prescribed in the National Youth Policy
    • Individuals currently studying or intending to study at a recognised tertiary institution or vendor
    • Must not be funded by any other bursary
    • Priority will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals
    • Previous experience in the information technology industry is not a prerequisite for applying
    How to apply
    • Step 1: Create login details and register.
    • Step 2: You will receive a confirmation email with your login details once you have registered.
    • Step 3: Log in to the website using your credentials and apply.
    • Step 4: Upload all the required documents before the closing date.
    • Step 5: Enter the information required and provide your motivation for receiving an ISPA Inspires bursary
    • Step 6: Await feedback.
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    Website

    https://ispa.org.za/inspires/

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