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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 
CGS FULL-TIME BURSARY ADVERT 2022
 
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 TO APPLY FOR THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE FULL-TIME BURSARY

​The Council for Geoscience (CGS) herewith invites university students and Grade 12 learners to apply for a full-time CGS bursary for the 2022 academic year. The objective of the CGS bursary is to create, enhance and support expertise in the geosciences and related technical fields.
 
 
Eligibility:
  • Be a South African citizen.
  • Not employed and available for vacation work during studies and work back upon completion of studies, when required.
  • Planning to enroll full-time at a South African institution of higher learning for the 2022 academic year.
  • Currently enrolled for Grade 12 with both Mathematics and Physical Science as key subjects.
  • Have completed Grade 12 with an achievement of Level 6 or higher in both Mathematics and Physical Science.
  • Be a registered full-time student at a South African institution of higher learning.
  • For students currently at an institution of higher learning, must have passed all the courses for which they have registered for the study period already completed.
 

The CGS awards full-time bursaries in the following fields of study:
  • Engineering Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Hydrogeology (focus on groundwater modeling)
  • 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.
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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:
  • Application letter stating the field of study you are applying for;
  • An updated CV;
  • A copy of your certified identity document;
  • A copy of your latest academic record;
  • A copy of matric results for those who completed matric;
  • A copy of grade 11 results for those who are currently doing matric.
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How to apply:
Complete the application form (Click here to download the application form.) and attach the required documents.
NB: Failure to submit the required documentation will lead to the disqualification of the application.
 
Closing date: The closing date for all applications is 15 November 2021.
 
Please forward your application and documents to bursaries@geoscience.org.za with the reference ‘BursaryFT’.
 
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, the CGS will only enter into correspondence with successful applicants.
 
Preference will be given to women and learners living with disabilities.