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    Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Bursary Fund

    • Application closing date
      15 January 2021
    • Published date
      1 April , 2020
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    Company description

    The Association is an employers’ organisation registered in terms of the Labour Relations Act and exists to represent the interests of members, as well as to provide them with specialist support services to assist them in the successful running of their businesses. At the close of the financial year, the Association recorded 711 members involved in the building industry and related activities in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.

    The organisation has been in existence for 120 years and is recognised and respected by a wide range of role players in the building industry and beyond. The Association provides a range of services to members including training, contractual and legal assistance, occupational health and safety consulting, employee benefits schemes, member discounts and a lot more.

    Bursary description

    Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal recognizes the scarcity of skills within the Building Industry and acknowledges the sad reality that the financial demands of tertiary education, make it near impossible for many South African school leavers to reach their full potential. It was to this end the Association introduced its Bursary fund in 2015, to help financially needing students reach their potential without being hindered by financial constraints and to help address the skills dearth hampering the industry.

    Each year the Association welcomes new applicants.

    Bursaries are intended to encourage candidates to enter programmes leading to occupational qualifications required to address scarce skills within the Building Industry.

    Preference is given to South African citizens residing in KwaZulu-Natal and to disciplines relating specifically to the building industry.

    Only application forms completed in full and accompanied by the required supporting
    documents will be considered.
    2. Taking into account the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020 academic year the preliminary closing
    date of 15 January 2021 will apply.
    3. As an interim measure, applicants MUST submit their semester results with this application
    form.
    4. Final academic results must be submitted within two days after received, failing which
    the application would be deemed to be incomplete.
    5. All documents attached in support of the application to be certified copies, not originals
    6. It is the applicant’s responsibility to apply for entrance to a tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal.
    7. Bursaries are for one academic year, and renewable subject to proof of satisfactory academic
    progress.
    8. Funding is available for the cost of annual tuition fees, residence, travel, books and other
    related expenses.
    9. If you have not heard from us by the end of February 2021, consider your application
    unsuccessful.
    10. It is preferable that application forms are posted, or hand delivered. Faxed or emailed
    applications will be considered on condition that the forms are available for perusal upon
    request
    11. Only applications from South African citizens will be considered.
    12. Applicants are advised to apply timeously through the Central Applications Office (CAO) where
    applicable for admission to an educational institution of their choice.

    Requirements and eligibility

    Preference will be given to South African citizens residing in KwaZulu-Natal.
    2. Preference will be given to disciplines relating specifically to the building industry.
    3. Should the required information not be submitted, the application will be rejected unless
    we are advised of a delay in submission of any document required.
    4. Bursaries may be awarded for, but not limited to:
    a. Apprenticeships
    b. National certificate qualifications
    c. Diplomas
    d. Degrees, or
    e. Any other related qualification as approved by the Bursary Committee
    5. Study programmes must take place at a registered institution of learning and may include
    programmes offered by the Master Builders Training Academy.
    6. Bursaries are granted for a one year period and may only be renewed upon proof of
    satisfactory progress.
    7. The main criteria used in the selection of successful applicants are financial need,
    academic ability and career-oriented study programmes.
    8. Other selection criteria are:
    o University of Technology and University students, with a pass mark in all their
    subjects, and who follow career-oriented programmes that are in demand in the
    building sector.
    o Applicants for tertiary bursaries must please specify as clearly as possible on the
    application form:
    ▪ The exact programme of study for which a bursary is required.
    ▪ The type and name of the educational institution where they plan to study.
    ▪ The year of study.
    ▪ Please differentiate clearly between “University of Technology” and
    “University”.
    o Study programme changes, after submission of the application forms, may lead to
    the cancellation of a bursary.

    How to apply

    In addition to the above criteria, the applicant should submit the following supporting documents:
    1. Copy of identity document.
    2. Proof of household income.
    3. Curriculum vitae.
    4. Proof of residential address.
    5. Proof of highest qualification previously obtained.
    6. A certified copy of the current year’s June exam results or an appropriate progress report
    if no examination was written.
    7. A copy of the applicant’s final results if the National Senior Certificate or equivalent
    certificate (matric) was completed.
    8. Academic record if the applicant is currently studying at a tertiary institution.
    9. Proof of application to, and acceptance by the institute of learning.
    10. In the case of post graduate studies application, academic record of undergraduate
    qualification.
    11. Invoice, or request for payment for the study programme.
    12. Written motivation by the applicant for the bursary applied for.
    13. A letter of recommendation.

    APPLICATIONS are to be posted/delivered to:
    The Bursary Committee
    Master Builders KwaZulu Natal
    PO Box 582
    Westville
    3630
    ATTENTION: Mandisa Khumalo

    Hand delivered to:
    The Bursary Committee
    Master Builders KwaZulu Natal
    40 Essex Terrace
    Westville
    3629
    ATTENTION: Mandisa Khumalo

    Field of study
    • Construction & Built Environment
    What it covers
    • Accommodation
    • Books and learning materials
    • Other
    • Tuition
    Location
    • Kwa-Zulu Natal
    Email

    mandisa@masterbuilders.co.za

    Website

    https://www.masterbuilders.co.za/index.php

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