As part of the recruitment and retention strategy and initiative to address critical and scarce skills in the sector, the National Department of Social Development is hereby making a scholarship available in the field of Social Work.<\/p>\n
Applications are open to current Social Work students as well as prospective students who would like to enroll for a Social Work Degree.\u00a0 Students who are currently holders of a National Department of Social Development Scholarship do not have to apply.<\/p>\n
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The Scholarship will cover Registration, Tuition, Prescribed books, stipend for practical\u2019s and official accommodation provided by the University (ONLY ACCOMODATION, WHICH HAS BEEN CONTRACTED BY THE RELEVANT UNIVERSITY MIGHT BE CONSIDERED).<\/p>\n
The applicant must:<\/strong><\/p>\n Be a South African Citizen<\/p>\n New applicants must comply with the entry requirements set by the University and provide proof of admission by the University or a proof of payment for admission.<\/p>\n Fully and correctly complete the scholarship application form which is obtainable from the Social Work faculty at the University or from the Provincial Departments of Social Development (See contact details below).<\/p>\n Attach the following documentation such as a CV, certified copies of grade 12 results, Academic Record, your Identity Document, your parents or legal guardian identity document and their proof of income.<\/p>\n Be prepared to enter into an agreement for counter service with the Department of Social Development.<\/p>\n Remember: The Applicant must:<\/strong><\/p>\n What Documentation must I attach to my application?<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If the above documentation is not attached to your application form then your application will not be considered.<\/p>\n The Scholarship will pay for Registration, Tuition, Prescribed books, Official Accommodation provided by the university and practical stipends for fourth year students only.\u00a0 Only accommodation contracted by the relevant university will be considered.<\/p>\n Please note that:<\/strong><\/p>\n Only specified accounts will be paid. When purchasing books, every item must be specified. Only prescribed study material will be covered by the scholarship.<\/p>\n To enable the Department to keep abreast of your academic progress and to authorize the payment of scholarship monies for further years, it will be necessary for you to give an exposition of your intended curriculum for each year of study. This should clearly indicate your major and ancillary subjects.<\/p>\n On enrolling at an Institution of Higher Learning for the new academic year, kindly fill in the name and address of the above-mentioned departmental representative on the appropriate section of the registration form. This will ensure that both a progress report as well as your examination results will be forwarded to the Department. Such action will expedite the payment of your scholarship money by NSFAS.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You may not change your field of study for which the scholarship was awarded.<\/p>\n PLEASE APPLY TO THE ADDRESSES BELOW, NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE NATIONAL OFFICE.<\/strong><\/p>\n Who can I contact to get more information with regard the scholarship?<\/p>\n Details of Provincial Representatives from the Department of Social Development<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>THE STUDENT SHOULD STILL APPLY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HIS\/HER CHOICE TO REQUEST ADMISSION.<\/p>\n\n
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What will be covered by the Scholarship?<\/strong><\/h6>\n
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