This is to notify you that the online portal for the student’s special assistance scheme popularly known as the bursary award program is ongoing. Students with financial constraints can grab this opportunity so to help and support them throughout their academy stay
This offer is only available for a limited time, so this is to inform all students aspiring for the ongoing bursary fund program, to submit their application online and also read the terms and application conditions via the link below.
ABOUT THE COMPANY – SAIMI
The South Africa International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) was established in 2014, by a joint effort between South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and Nelson Mandela University (NMU), partnered with stakeholders from universities, sector education and training authorities, further education and training institutes, the maritime industry, government and representatives from the African maritime sector.
The SAIMI is committed to advocating and promoting the maritime sector in South Africa, as well as coordinating education, skills, training, research and development, and serving as the knowledge hub on maritime matters.
The SINDISWA CAROL ‘TU’ NHLUMAYO MERIT BURSARY was formed in order to provide an opportunity for young females from previously disadvantaged, designated groups to pursue a career in maritime related fields. The bursary was formed in recognition of Ms Sindiswa Nhlumayo, the previous Executive Head of the Centre for Maritime Excellence at the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), who received many accolades for her work in the industry.
South Africa International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) Bursary 2024
SAIMI has invited applications for the Sindiswa Carol ‘Tu’ Nhlumayo Merit Bursary programme for the academic year 2024. Black female students will be awarded the bursary towards maritime and related studies (in undergraduate, masters, Honours or PhD level).
Bursary Coverage
The bursary covers all expenses including textbooks, tuition fees, along with meal allowances and subsidized accommodation.
Eligibility Criteria For The SAIMI Bursary
To qualify, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
Undergraduate students:
- You must be a citizen of South Africa
- Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 25
- Female students only
- Applicants must be from a historically disadvantaged group (including Black Africans, Indians, and Coloureds as stated in the 2003 Black Economic Empowerment Act.)
- You must have completed Matriculation or be in the process of completing it
- Applicants must be studying toward a full-time maritime-related undergraduate degree or have been admitted to study for one
- You must be studying at a South African tertiary institution or be provisionally accepted to study there
- Students currently studying must achieve an average of 70% overall (academic progress will be taken into consideration)
- Matric must be completed with A and B symbols
- Your family income must fall into the “missing middle” range (earnings of your parents must be between the range of R350 000 and R600 000 a year)
Honours and Masters students:
- You must be a citizen of South Africa
- Applicant must be female
- Applicants must be from a historically disadvantaged group (including Black Africans, Indians, and Coloureds as stated in the 2003 Black Economic Empowerment Act.)
- Applicant must be pursuing a maritime-related degree
- You must be enrolled at an accredited tertiary institution of South Africa
- At least one year of study must have been completed (academic progress will be taken into account)
- At undergraduate level, you must achieve a minimum average of 70%, while at honours level, the minimum average is 65%.
- Your family income must fall into the “missing middle” range (earnings of your parents must be between the range of R350 000 and R600 000 a year)
PhD students:
In addition to the all above criteria set for honours and masters students (other than the average score), you must fulfill the following criteria:
- Your overall average must be at least 60% when you complete your Master’s degree
How to Apply For The SAIMI Bursary?
You need to download and complete the SAIMI Bursary Application Form 2024:
For Honours or Masters students
Note: please read all the terms and conditions given on the application before applying
Documents Required
Applicants are required to submit the below mentioned supporting documents together with their completed application form:
For Undergraduate Students:
- Document of identification (certified copy)
- Certificate of completion of Matriculation (certified copy)
- If you are a Matric student, your most recent results (certified copy)
- If you are currently studying, a certified copy of your academic transcript
- Provisional acceptance letter from the tertiary institution (on their letterhead)
- If you are already registered, the official tuition fee and textbook quotation (on the letterhead of the institution) (if you haven’t registered yet, please do so after registering)
- ID documents of parents or guardians or in case of deceased parents, death certificate (all certified copies)
- Household income proof of parents or guardians (a payslip if employed, an affidavit if unemployed, and pension or grant proof, if applicable)
- Letter of motivation (500 words maximum)
For Honours and Masters students:
- Document of identification (certified copy)
- Certified copy of all relevant academic transcripts and qualifications document
- Provisional acceptance letter from the tertiary institution (on letterhead of the institution)
- If you are already registered, the official tuition fee and textbook quotation (on the letterhead of the institution)
- ID documents of parents or guardians or in case of deceased parents, death certificate (all certified copies)
- Household income proof of parents or guardians (a payslip if employed, an affidavit if unemployed, and pension or grant proof, if applicable)
- A motivational paper describing one of the research topics (800 words maximum in pdf format)
For PhD Students:
Same as for Honours and Masters students.
You must submit your applications via email to: [email protected]
The subject line of the email should read “SAIMI Bursary Application 2024”
Closing Date Of The SAIMI Bursary
The last date of application is 28 February 2024.
Contact Details Of The Bursar
For any questions about this bursary programme, you can directly contact the South Africa International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) at:
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone no.: 041 504 4038
