Now here’s a great opportunity for students with a passion for STEM fields.
The Professional Provident Society (PPS) is now looking for eager and talented students to apply for its bursary program.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to further their studies in this field but lacks the financial means to do so.
The bursary program will require you to meet a few requirements to be considered an ideal applicant.
If you meet these requirements, then you need to apply right away.
Below is a breakdown of exactly how this bursary works and what you will need to do during the application process.
Closing Date
The PPS Foundation Bursary application period will end on 19 December 2022.
Please make sure to submit your application and any other supporting materials by this date.
Your application won’t be taken into account by the bursary provider if you don’t do this.
What Is This Bursary About?
The Professional Provident Society or PPS Foundation was established in 2016 with the primary goal of increasing participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) sectors and contributing to the long-term development of South African communities.
Because the organization recognizes the paucity of these vital sectors in the country, it offers possibilities to tackle the situation.
Bursaries for the Humanities are also available to students.
Candidates for bursaries are chosen based on their academic performance and financial need.
Bursaries will be provided beginning in the first year of the degree program.
Students in their first year of degree courses will be required to attend PPS foundation contact support sessions on campus throughout the year.
Students must submit their results at the end of each year in order for their bursaries to be renewed for the following academic year.
The PPS Foundation bursary will be paid directly to the institution, and its renewal is contingent on the bursary holder’s academic results.
PPS determines the application criteria and retains the right to change them at any moment without giving applicants prior notice.
The PPS foundation also maintains the right to remove financial assistance if the bursary holder violates any of the terms and conditions.
Who Can Apply
Make sure that you meet the following requirements set by the PPS Foundation to be considered an ideal applicant:
You must be studying in the following fields:
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
You will also need to meet the following criteria:
- The candidate must be a South African citizen (between the ages of 18 and 35) and enrolled full-time at a South African accredited and recognized public tertiary institution (the University of Technology or University).
- The candidate’s annual household income should not exceed R600 000.
- Students majoring in Engineering, Mathematics, Science, and Technology will be given priority.
- Deserving applicants from underprivileged backgrounds. (African-American, Indian, or Colored) will be given priority.
What Does This Bursary Cover?
The bursary will provide financial cover for the following expenses:
- Tuition fees
- Textbooks
- Meals
- Accommodation
How To Apply
Applying for this bursary is fairly easy, all you need to do is complete the following online application form, which you can find here.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting papers with your online application (submission of these documents are mandatory; if any elements are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document certified copy
- Latest academic transcripts, ideally on the institution’s letterhead; academic average should be at least 65% for application.
- Proof of enrollment in a South African educational institution that is accredited and recognized.
- Financial information about the student obtained from the school institution’s finance department.
- Invoice pro forma (for the prescribed textbooks).
- If you live in a private residence, you must produce lease agreements.
- Income proof for parents or guardians (if employed, current payslips; if unemployed, affidavit; (if applicable) pension or grant proof).
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this bursary, then you can get in touch with PPS directly through the following means:
Email: infoppsfoundation@pps.co.za
Good luck with your application!