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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
 
Department of Social Development Bursaries and Financial Assistance for Study Purposes – 2020
 
 
1. Bursaries (financial assistance) are available to students residing in the Gauteng Province who wishto study at a recognized/ accredited higher learning institution within the Province.
2. The GDSD Bursary Scheme promotes career development within the Social Development professions and scarce skills. Applicants must demonstrate a willingness to be part of a dedicated and skilled workforce committed to social development for a better life for the population of Gauteng and all South Africans.
3. Assistance will be for the education, training and skills development of youth who are consideringa career in Community Development (Revised NQF level 8 qualification), Clinical Psychology, Occupational therapy, Demography and Population Studies. Bursaries aim to assist in achieving the Employment Equity imperatives within the National Skills Development Strategy and the Department of Social Development's strategic priorities.

 
The selection of candidates are within the framework of the departmental policies and the selection criteria will be based on, but not limited to the following:
• Youth from all race and gender groups, inclusive of youth with disabilities. Youth leavingchild and youth care facilities (incl. places of safety and children's homes).
• Students that have gained university entrance to study in the year 2020.
• Students that excel academically with at least a C Symbol Aggregate in Matric.
• Students that are not currently benefiting from any other bursary scheme.
• Applicants who wish to study towards areas identified by the department as scarce skills such as:
  • Community Development;
  • Demography and Population studies;
  • Clinical Psychology; and
  • Occupational Therapy.
• Applicants that have been permanent residents within the Gauteng Province for at least one-year prior to application.
• Applicants that are South African citizens.


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All successful applicants will be required to enter into contractual agreements with the Department.

Application forms are obtainable at any Social Development Regional Office or Institutions situated in Gauteng.
 
Applicants are required to forward theirapplications directly to
Enquiries: Veli Ngobese – Tel: (011) 227 0065
 
Closing date 18 October 2019
 
If you do not receive any response from the Department within 3 months, Please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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