Scholarships for the
Post Graduate programme in Educational Technology
at the University of Cape Town
Information Sheet 2015
Eligibility of Scholarships
We are privileged to be able to offer a variety of types of scholarships from the Carnegie Corporation and the
Andrew Mellon Foundation for the Post Graduate programme in Education Technology at the University of
Cape Town. These scholarships are available only for the post graduate courses run jointly by the School of
Education and the Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT) (See
http://www.cet.uct.ac.za/masters). Depending on your educational background, context and the course you
would like to follow, you may be eligible for either one of these scholarships. In 2014 we are able to offer one
PhD Fellowship for the period 2014-2016.
Criteria of Scholarships
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the strength of your application to the Scholarship Committee,
which will consider the following criteria:
Criteria
Programme
Programme Code
Discipline Code
Citizenship
Educational
sector
Relevance
Carnegie Scholarships
Post Graduate Diploma in
Education (PGDE)
xxx
xxx
Citizenship of African
country
Schooling
Higher education
Relevance of and level of
achievement in your prior
qualifications and/or
experience of using ICTs in
education
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Mellon Scholarship
Masters by dissertation (MEd)
Carnegie Fellowship
PhD
HM012
HHO
Citizenship of African country Citizenship of an
African country or
permanent residency of
South Africa
Higher education (ONLY)
Higher education
(ONLY)
Relevance of and level of
Relevance of and level
achievement in your prior
of achievement in your
qualifications and/or
prior qualifications,
experience of using ICTs in
research and experience
education
of using ICTs in
Current practice
Potential value
Research
experience &
competence
Financial need
Current involvement in
using ICTs in the education
sector
Potential value of the post
graduate programme to you
and/or your institution
Current involvement in using
ICTs in the education sector
N/A
Current research experience
and competence
Your need for financial
support
Your need for financial
support
Potential value of the post
graduate programme to you
and/or your institution
education
Researching ICTs in the
higher education sector
Potential value of the
PhD to support
educational technology
at UCT
Strong research
experience and
publication record
Your need for financial
support
Description of Scholarships
Scholarships will cover the following expenses:
Expenses
Tuition fees
Carnegie Scholarships*
4 courses for one year
Mellon Scholarship
Carnegie Fellowship
1 research design module and 3 year fellowship of
Masters by dissertation for 2
R160 000 per annum
years
in 2014 with small
Travel
Travel to and from UCT
Travel to and from UCT from inflation-related
increase for the
from your country of origin
your country of origin (in
subsequent two years
(in Africa only and from the Africa only and from the
closest international airport
closest international airport in
in your country of origin)
your country of origin)
Accommodation & Accommodation and meals
Accommodation and meals
meals
for 4 face-to-face 6-day
for 1 face-to-face 6-day block
block sessions
session and 3 visits with your
supervisor for a maximum of
6 days for each visit
* Opportunities are also available for Cape Town based students to obtain a scholarship which will enable
them to pursue the PGDip whilst working within the Centre for Educational Technology
Conditions of Scholarship
Subject to successful acceptance by University of Cape Town into the postgraduate program
Barring desperate illness, you will be required to attend each session as scheduled and submit all assignments
due by the set deadlines.
If you do not complete the course successfully, you will be required to pay back the full value of the bursary
for as long as you received it.
Conditions of Fellowship
Subject to successful completion of PhD proposal and its acceptance by the Doctoral Degrees Board
Subject to annual reports providing proof of satisfactory progress from Supervisor
The fellowship holder may not hold full-time salaried employment during the tenure of the scholarship
The successful candidate will be required to work within the Centre for Educational Technology and
contribute to teaching and supervision in the postgraduate program
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue a mutually agreed upon research project with their
appointed Supervisor
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Application process
Stage 1: Provide the following to the Centre for Educational Technology by 15 September 2013
1) Completed Postgraduate Expression of Interest Form http://tinyurl.com/uctedutech2
2) Certified copies of your academic records
3) An up-to-date curriculum vitae (including details of publications if applicable)
Stage 2: Provide the following to the Centre for Educational Technology by 31 October 2013
Once we have evaluated your Expression of Interest, you will be advised on the type of
Scholarship/Fellowship for which you may eligible . You will then be required to provide a
1) A completed UCT application form
2) A completed application form for a Scholarship / Fellowship in the Post Graduate programme in
Educational Technology
3) A certified copy of your Identity Document or Passport
4) Referees reports from people who can comment on your academic ability
5) A letter of support from your institution for your studies (PGDip ONLY)
Stage 3: If you are shortlisted, you will also be required to submit either a portfolio of work or a short preadmission essay on a specific topic referring to selected readings and take part in a subsequent telephonic
interview.
Application procedure
Submit your application form and supporting documentation to:
Ms Wilma Adams
Scholarship Administrator
Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching
University of Cape Town
Private Bag X3
Rondebosch
7701
South Africa
cet@uct.ac.za
Queries: +27 21 650 3477 or 5030
Remember to apply to UCT for admission: http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/applications/postgraduates/ as
well
Closing date for UCT applications for 2015: 31 October 2014
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