Council for Geoscience (CGS) Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – CGS

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is a scientific research council which promotes and provides research within the geoscience field, as well as providing specialised geoscientific services. The CGS was formed as a successor to the Geological Survey of South Africa

Head quartered in Pretoria, the CGS also has regional offices across the country based in Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Pietermaritzburg, Polokwane and Upington.

Some of the services provided by the Council include: core drilling services, environmental management and rehabilitation, mining and minerals services, mineral resources development, water geoscience and hydrological services, engineering geoscience and geotechnical services and many more. The companies core value include: Excellence, Innovation, Diversity, Service, Learning and Accountability.
 

ABOUT THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate and postgraduate (BSc, BSc Hon, MSC, PhD) studies within the following fields:

  • Computational Geosciences
  • Economic Geology
  • Engineering Geology
  • Environmental Science
  • Geo-informatics
  • Geochemistry
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Hydrogeology (focus on groundwater modeling)
  • Mineral Economics
  • Mining Seismology
  • Remote Sensing

Bursaries will be awarded for research topics defined by the CGS.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE CGS BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE, SERVICE CONTRACT & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed books, meals, accommodation, research/ excursions and a laptop allowance for first-time bursary recipients.

Bursary recipients may be required to partake in vocational work at the company, during university holidays. They may also be required to work for the CGS after graduation, as part of the work back contract.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 1 month of the bursary closing date – should you not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the CGS Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CGS BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must have achieved a minimum of level 6 for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2024
  • You must be studying or registered/ enrolled to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have passed all the courses you have registered for, if currently studying
  • You must NOT be currently employed and you must be willing and able to work for the CGS after graduation, when required
  • Preference will be given to female students and students living with disabilities

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CGS BURSARY

Download and complete the: Council for Geoscience (CGS) Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the CGS bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

 

Applications must be submitted via email to: bursaries@geoscience.org.za
(Insert the following in the email subject line: “BursaryFT-2024”).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE CGS BURSARY

23 February 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Council for Geoscience directly:
Tel: 012 841 1020 / 012 841 1911
Email: bursaryenquiries@geoscience.org.za
(Note: this contact information is only for enquiries, not for applications.)
 

Please do NOT contact the Council for Geoscience if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in February 2024.

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