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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is mandated to collect and curate all geoscience data in South Africa, both on- and offshore. It aims to use these data to find meaningful geoscience solutions to respond to real-world challenges. With its Head Office situated in Silverton Pretoria, the CGS takes pride in having and building a winning team of scientists within the various fields of geoscience.


CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE FULL-TIME BURSARY
 
The CGS hereby invites university students and Grade 12 learners to apply for a full-time CGS bursary for the 2023 academic year. The objective of the CGS bursary is to create, enhance and support expertise in the geosciences and related technical fields.
 
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Eligibility
  • Be a South African citizen.
  • Not be currently employed.
  • Be available for vocational work during studies and for work-back upon completion of studies, when required.
  • Planning to enrol full-time at a South African institution of higher learning for the 2023 academic year.
  • Either be enrolled for Grade 12 with both Mathematics and Physical Science as key subjects (for learners who are currently doing their Matric), or
  • Have completed Grade 12 with an achievement of Level 6 or higher in both Mathematics and Physical Science, and be a registered full-time student at a South African institution of higher learning (for learners who have completed their Matric).
  • Students currently at an institution of higher learning must have passed all the registered modules for the study period.
 
The CGS awards full-time bursaries in the following fields of study:
  • Geology
  • Engineering geology
  • Geophysics
  • Hydrogeology (focus on groundwater modelling)
  • Geochemistry
  • Economic geology
  • Geo-informatics
  • Remote sensing
  • Computational geosciences
  • Mineral economics
  • Mining seismology
  • Science communication.
 
NB: Only research topics defined by the CGS will be funded.
 
The bursary covers:
  • Registration and tuition fees
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Prescribed books
  • Excursions/research
  • Once-off laptop allowance for first-time bursars.
 
YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
  • Motivation letter
  • Updated CV
  • Certified copy of your identity document (ID)
  • A copy of your latest academic record
  • A copy of your Matric results (for learners who have completed their Matric)
  • A copy of your Grade 11 final and mid-year results (for learners who are currently doing their Matric)
  • Acceptance letter from the university.
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How to apply
Complete the application form and attach the required documents.

NB: Failure to submit the required documentation will result in your application being disqualified.
 
Closing date
The closing date for all applications is 16 November 2022.
 
Please forward your application and documents to bursaries@geoscience.org.za with the reference ‘BursaryFT-2023’.
 
All enquiries should be directed to bursaryenquiries@geoscience.org.za, or Tel: (012) 841 1020/1911. 
 
PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR BURSARY APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL, IT IS MEANT FOR ENQUIRIES ONLY.
 
Kindly note that the CGS will only enter into correspondence with successful applicants.
 
Preference will be given to women and learners living with disabilities.