Deadline: 15 August 2014
The National Research Foundation (NRF) Department of Science and Technology (DST) accepts applications from South Africa willing to complete Master’s or doctoral program at a South African University are invited to apply for the Renewable & Sustainable Energy Scholarships (RSES). The primary aim of the scholarship grants is to support and facilitate the shift towards a sustainable energy sector.
Scholarships
- Doctoral Program
- R100,000.00 per annum for 3 years (subject to satisfactory progress)
- R15,000 for local travel (once-off)
- R45,000 for overseas travel (once-off)
- Masters Program
- R85,000.00 per annum for 2 years (subject to satisfactory progress)
- R15,000 for local travel (once-off)
- R40,000 for overseas travel (once-off)
Eligibility Criteria
- South African citizens and permanent residents of South Africa who wish to complete Master’s or doctoral degrees at a South African university.
- These scholarships are available to university graduates with degrees in Engineering, Natural Science, AgriScience, Management Science, Law, Economics, and other related and relevant disciplines.
- The relevant qualifications for eligibility are BSc Hons, BSc Eng, BEng or MTech to apply for a master’s degree and MSc or MSc Eng for doctoral degrees.
- Scholarships are available for successful candidates studying on a full-time basis in the field of Renewable and Sustainable Energy.
- All master’s and doctoral scholarship applicants applying for a research based degree must submit a research proposal.
Note: Current undergraduate students in the energy human capital development pipeline at honors and fourth year level of studies are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference. Also, preference is given to women candidates.
For more information, please visit NRF RSES 2015.
