NRF-SARAO 2022 Diploma in Engineering Technology Scholarship Programme

NRF-SARAO is inviting applications for the Diploma in Engineering Technology Scholarship Programme 2022.

• Table of Content
• About National Research Foundation (NRF)
• NRF-SARAO Diploma in Engineering Technology Scholarship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of NRF-SARAO Diploma in Engineering Technology Scholarship Programme
• Requirements for NRF-SARAO Diploma in Engineering Technology Scholarship Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About National Research Foundation (NRF)

The NRF was established through the National Research Foundation Act (Act No 23 of 1998), following a system-wide review conducted for the Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology (DACST). The new entity incorporated the functions of the research funding agencies that were previously servicing various sections of the research community, namely the former Centre for Science Development (CSD) of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the former Foundation for Research Development (FRD) that included several National Research Facilities. As an entity of the Department of Sci... continue reading

NRF-SARAO Diploma in Engineering Technology Scholarship Programme

Aim and Benefits of NRF-SARAO Diploma in Engineering Technology Scholarship Programme

The Diploma in Engineering Technology scholarship for 2022 is R117 500. However, this scholarship value may be adjusted to take into account changes in university fees and inflation.

Requirements for NRF-SARAO Diploma in Engineering Technology Scholarship Programme Qualification

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) will accept applications from:

1.1. South African citizens and permanent residents.
1.2. Students who wish to study, or are studying, one of the following diplomas:
1.2.1. Diploma in Engineering Technology: Electronics, or
1.2.2. Diploma in Engineering Technology: Mechanical
1.3. Students who have achieved a minimum of 60% in Mathematics and Physical Science in Grade 12, or a minimum average of 60% for Diploma in Engineering Technology subjects.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Application forms can be found online at https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/nrfmkii/

• Check with the University of Technology where you intend to register for their internal closing date
• Please attach a copy of your RSA Identity Document, latest Grade 12 results and/or latest University of Technology results, University of Technology’s academic record, references and any other documents required.
• NB: Your application will not be considered if any of the required documents are not attached

For more details, visit NRF website.