Kirstenbosch Scholarship South Africa 2024 / 2025

 

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER – SANBI / KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is located at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The garden is one of ten National Botanical Gardens that span over five of the country’s six different biomes. These gardens are administered by the South African National Biodiversity Institute, formerly known as the National Botanical Institute.

The Kirstenbosch Gardens play an important role in the cultivation of indigenous plants, comprising a large conservatory, known as The National Botanical Society Conservatory. This conservatory consists of plants from various regions, including the savanna, karoo, fynbos, and more. Outdoors, the focus is on plants that are native to the Cape, demonstrated in the vast collection of proteas. It is a level four accredited Arboreta by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum.
 

ABOUT THE KIRSTENBOSCH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

SANBI is inviting students to apply for the Kirstenbosch scholarship programme, for the 2024 – 2025 academic years.

The scholarship was established in 1966 by Ms Yvonne Eustasie, and hopes to aid qualified individuals in achieving their academic goals while preserving the indigenous flora of the country.

The scholarship will be awarded for studies towards an Advanced Diploma in Horticulture, with projects that are relevant to SANBI’s mandate/ a priority being considered.

(To propose other projects, be sure to contact Rene du Toit before submitting your application: r.dutoit@sanbi.org.za)
 

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MORE ABOUT THE KIRSTENBOSCH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, CONTRACT & SELECTION

The scholarship is valued at R80 000 per annum and will cover the following expenses: accommodation at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (minimal fee), living costs and tuition fees (this will be paid separately).

The scholarship will not cover the student’s transportation costs at the beginning and end of their scholarship.

The successful candidate will enter a binding agreement with the South African Biodiversity Institute, and will be based in the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Cape Town) for the duration of the scholarship programme.

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Successful applicants will be contacted by 30 November 2023, at the latest. If you have not received a response within 30 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. SANBI reserved the right to not grant the award.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KIRSTENBOSCH SCHOLARSHIP

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 a Diploma in Horticulture (NQF level 6)
  • You must intend on studying towards an Advanced Diploma in Horticulture, in 2024
  • You must have a passion for botany and research, affiliated with indigenous flora
  • You must have been accepted/ provisionally acceptance to study at a university, for 2024

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE THE KIRSTENBOSCH SCHOLARSHIP

Download and complete the Kirstenbosch Scholarship Application Form 2024 (.docx)

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

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Highest qualification completed (certified copy)
  • Full academic record/ transcript (certified copy)
  • Application letter, stating why you deserve the scholarship award
  • Two academic reference letters
  • Proof of provisional acceptance
  • 1 page project outline

Applications must be submitted via email to the Secretary – The Institute of Environment and Recreation Management: iermservices@vdw.co.za
(Insert the words “Kirstenbosch Scholarship 2024-2025” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE KIRSTENBOSCH SCHOLARSHIP

10 November 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER

For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact SANBI directly:
Cape Town Office
Tel: 021 799 8800/ 021 762 3229
Contact portal: https://www.sanbi.org/contact/
 

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

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