The David and Elaine Potter Fellowships 2o11 for South Africans Students, South Africa

July 31, 2010

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Masters and Doctoral Fellowship at University of Cape Town. Any field of study will be considered, whether you are an engineer, an economist, a political scientist or a lawyer.

Job Description: The David and Elaine Potter Foundation has established a Fellowship Programme to support excellent South African students who intend to contribute to civil society in South Africa, by leveraging their educational advantage in any discipline. A strong civil society holds national and local government accountable; enhances democratic institutions and the quality of life of its citizens and helps strengthen and sustain economic, civil and legal rights. . Thoughtful men and women, who are excited by the prospect of helping to lead South Africa into an ever more successful future are invited to apply for these Fellowships. Applications are invited from suitable candidates who intend to commence with full-time Research Master’s and Doctoral studies at the University of Cape Town in 2011. (Note: Only applications from candidates who are studying outside of the Western Cape will be considered in the 2nd years of Masters or Doctoral study – and for the 3rd year of Doctoral study). The Fellowships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence. The tenure of the award will be for the first and second years of the Master’s degree and for the first, second and third years of the Doctoral degree. Renewal of awards is not guaranteed and all renewals will be contingent on the individual student’s satisfactory academic progress and on the availability of funds. Successful candidates are expected to complete their degrees within the above time frames.

Values

Doctoral Fellowship Value – R130,000

Master’s Fellowship Value – R90,000 (1st year) and R95,000 (second year) Note: The above values include seminar and travel allowances for which conditions apply.
Applicants for the David & Elaine Fellowship Programme will be required to:
-Complete the D & E Potter Fellowship Programme Application Form – (available from the Postgraduate Funding Office or from URL: http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/ Submit a letter of application to the address given below. It is important to note that the letter of application must provide a summary of the applicant’s intended role in civil society and must briefly describe the applicant’s involvement in the community to date. Attach a full curriculum vitae which elaborates on past and current community involvement and leadership roles Attach certified copies of all academic transcripts. Please do not attach copies of certificates. Provide letters of reference from Two Academics who have taught and/or supervised the applicant. These references should be attached to the application in sealed envelopes. Provide proof that they are or will be accepted by the relevant academic department at UCT Submit an essay of at least 2,000 words on their intended role in civil society. Applicants are required to use the passage in the text-box above, entitled Purpose, as a guide for the content of the essay. Submit an approved research proposal for the PhD degree (PhD candidates only)
Successful applicants will be required to undertake to comply with the Conditions of Award which include the planning and organising of at least one seminar based on the study being undertaken.
Complete applications, including the required Essays, transcripts, academic references, etc must be submitted to: The Director; Postgraduate Funding Office; University of Cape Town – Private Bag; Rondebosch 7701. by no later than 15 September 2010.
Enquiries to pgfunding@uct.ac.za Telephone: 021 – 650-5065 Fax – 021-650-4352
Late, incomplete, or inappropriate applications will be disqualified The University of Cape Town reserves the right to cancel the award; to disqualify late, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications, or to make no awards at all; and to effect changes to the Conditions of Award.

Further Fellowship Information and Application

Scholarship Tags: DOCTORAL, Fellowship, Master's, SOUTH AFRICA