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Masters by Coursework
Bursary Re/Application Form 2015
Applications open from: 15 September 2014 – 27 February 2015
For office use:
College
Bursary Approved
Comment (if not
CHS
CEMS
Yes
CEDU
CLAW
No
Date received:
CAES
CSET
successful state why)
Signed
Date
PLEASE NOTE:
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Financial assistance will only be available for students who have successfully
completed two coursework modules.
The Bursary is awarded for a maximum of two years (repeating modules will
not be funded). Students must apply annually for financial assistance.
Please ensure that all items in the checklist are attached (or included) with
the application form*:
1. Certified copy of ID/Passport
2. Academic record
3. Supervisor’s report (Section F)
4. Individual student’s report (Section G) on progress made the previous
year
5. A research budget needs to be submitted where applicable
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Any false information provided will disqualify you from receiving this bursary
and will result in the immediate withdrawal of any approved bursary. You will
be responsible to pay all required fees as determined by Unisa.
This application form consists of 9 pages (Section A - H)
Preference will be given to South African applicants.
Unisa Student Number
Surname
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SECTION A: BURSARY CRITERIA
i)
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates may be eligible for a bursary if they comply with the following criteria:
1. Have passed two modules of the Coursework Masters.
2. A supervisor’s report that recommends financial support on grounds of academic
performance in the coursework modules already completed.
3. Approval by the Masters and Doctoral Research Bursary Committee (MDRBC)
based on coursework modules already completed and supervisor’s report.
4. Preference will be given to Natural Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics, but
not to the exclusion of the social sciences or humanities.
ii)
BURSARY CONDITIONS
1. All bursaries will be awarded subject to the academic performance of the
student and a positive report from the supervisor upon completion of the required
coursework modules.
2. A submitted application form does not guarantee funding being awarded.
3. Awards will not be granted to:
a. Permanent staff members of UNISA. They should apply for the master’s and
doctoral support programme (MDSP) (Please contact the Research
Directorate on (012) 429 2286).
b. Students who are registered for a second/third masters degree.
c.
Students who have already completed a doctorate.
d. Students who have not successfully completed two modules towards the
Coursework Masters.
e.
Students registered towards an MBA or MBL qualification.
4. This bursary will ONLY fund students registered for a Coursework Masters
qualification.
5. The bursary is awarded to South African and non-South African citizens, but
preference will be given to South African students.
6. Continued receipt of the bursary is dependent on academic performance and a
favourable supervisor’s report indicating that the recipient is progressing with
his/her studies. Preference will be given to existing bursary holders, especially
those close to completion.
7. Students need to submit a student’s report (Section F) before the application will
be submitted for consideration to the Masters & Doctoral Bursary Committee.
8. Students will be advised of the outcome within 4 weeks of the closing date.
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9.
If the application for funding is unsuccessful, it remains the responsibility of the
student to settle any fees due to Unisa.
10. By signing this application form, the student indicates that he/she agrees with
and accepts the conditions contained herein.
11. The closing date for applications is 27 February 2015.
12. No late or incomplete applications will be considered.
13. Awards will only be made dependent on available funding.
iii)
THIS BURSARY COVERS:
1. Tuition fees for a maximum of 2 (two) years.
2. Research funds not exceeding R20,000 while the student is registered for the
dissertation module.
iv)
RESEARCH BUDGET
1. A detailed budget indicating research expenditure needs to be submitted in the
year research is conducted.
2. Research funds will only be paid out according to the submitted and approved
budget.
3. Submitted research budgets will be approved by both the supervisor and the
MDRBC.
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SECTION B: PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Title:
Mr
Mrs
Miss
Ms
Dr
Rev
Other (Specify):
First Names:
Gender:
Nationality:
Race:
Physical Address
Postal Address
Home Tel:
Cell:
Fax:
Email:
Please attach certified copy of identification document
SECTION C: ACADEMIC DETAILS
Master’s programme for which funding is applied for:
Masters by coursework
and mini-dissertation
Field of Specialisation
College
Department
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Mini-dissertation title and a brief outline of proposed research:
Title:
Brief outline:
Supervisor’s Details:
Name
Telephone number
Email address
Please ensure that Division Student Funding (DSF) receives a referee’s report
from your supervisor.
SECTION D: FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Have you applied for funding from other sources?
If yes, please state:
Yes
No
Donor name
Amount awarded
R
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SECTION E: PROPOSED RESEARCH BUDGET
It is compulsory to complete the amount required for tuition fees. PLEASE
ensure that you submit a correct budget for your research, no amendments
to the submitted budget will be considered after the closing date of
applications. Should you have any queries regarding items for your research
budget kindly discuss these with your Supervisor before submission. Remember
that the maximum research budget (R20,000) is not awarded per year, but
per qualification. No applications for research funds in excess of the
maximum amount will be considered.
Year
Item
2015
Tuition
Research activities
Copying
Printing
Language Editing
Translation
Technical Editing
Questionnaire administration
Statistical Analysis
Technology e.g. Computer1/
Software (ie SPSS etc)
Binding
Equipment needed
Chemicals required
Additional Support2
Conference attendance:
Travel Costs
Conference fees
(no accommodation and meals)
No. of units
Cost
Price per Total
unit
The items in the above proposed budget template are not exhaustive and will be
determined by the type, scope and stage of research being conducted.
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Supervisor signature
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Student signature
1
A maximum of R12,000 will be awarded towards a computer and software.
Conference attendance fees will only be paid upon approval by the MDRBC. A maximum of 1 (one)
international and 1 (one) local conference or 2 (two) local conferences per annum will be covered.
2
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SECTION F: SUPERVISOR REPORT
For Office Use
(to be filled out and signed by the supervisor)
Supervisor appointed:
Yes
Validation by M & D
Office.
Signed:
No
If No, please continue to Section G.
Supervisor’s name
Student name:
Student number:
Qualification:
Report on the student’s progress as (indicate with an X)
Supervisor
Co-supervisor
NB: Please note that since this is a merit based bursary, the supervisor’s comments
should focus on the academic progress or lack thereof as well as academic
strengths and weaknesses of the research of the candidate.
Briefly assess the student’s progress
1. Assess progress made by the student taking the start date of the
qualification into consideration
Marks obtained for completed modules:
2. Please provide a statement on the quality of work submitted
Quality of research proposal:
Number of chapters submitted for dissertation:
Quality of chapter(s) submitted:
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3. Discuss the student’s capacity to deal with methodological issues.
4. Does the budget submitted by the student relate to the research being
conducted?
5. What is the likelihood that the student will be able to complete the
research within 4 years as prescribed by the Admission policy?
6. Please provide an estimated completion date (if student will not be
able to complete within prescribed period), and motivate why the
student will not be able to complete within the prescribed period..
In view of your assessment, do you recommend the student’s application for a
bursary for 2014 academic year?
YES
NO
Final awarding of the bursary will be considered by the Postgraduate Bursary
Committee.
SUPERVISOR’S SIGNATURE:
DATE:
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SECTION G: STUDENT REPORT
STUDENT REPORT
Supervisor’s name
Student name:
Student number:
Qualification:
Reporting as (indicate with an X):
New Student
Returning student
Briefly assess your own progress during the previous academic year:
If your progress was not satisfactory, reasons for slow progress:
Topic not approved
Unable to reach supervisor
Unable to gain access to research materials
Slow return of questionnaires from respondents
Late registration
Other (please specify)
Final award of the bursary will be considered by the Masters & Doctoral
Bursary Committee.
STUDENT SIGNATURE:
DATE:
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SECTION H: DECLARATION BY STUDENT
I declare that I have read the conditions that apply to this award. I
acknowledge that I understand and accept these conditions in full and I
agree to abide by them. I also agree that I will reimburse Unisa if the
conditions as set out are not met. Furthermore, I hereby confirm that the
above information is true and correct.
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE___________________ DATE:_____________
Send your complete application form accompanied by the requested
supporting documents to
UNISA M & D ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, Cnr Steve Biko and Justice
Mohammed Streets, Sunnyside, Es'kia Mphahlele Registration Hall B, 1ST Floor,
P O Box 392, UNISA, 0003.
Application forms can also be submitted electronically to:
bvumbmn@unisa.ac.za
NB: Incomplete Application Forms will not be processed.
Please contact Naome Olamijulo (+2712) 441-5603 or
bvumbmn@unisa.ac.za for queries.
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