Kevin Rochford Memorial Scholarship for South African Students, 2014/15

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University of Cape Town offers Memorial scholarship for South African students. Scholarship is awarded for the 1st year of the B.Ed (Honours) degree, the 1st or 2nd year of the Master's degree or the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of the PhD degree in Science Education (or Mathematics). There is no restriction on race or gender. The value of this Memorial scholarship is R 25,000. The application deadline is 15 February 2014.

Study Subject (s): Scholarship is awarded in the field of Science (or Mathematics) Education at the University of Cape Town.

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing bachelor (Honours), masters and doctoral degree level at University of Cape Town.

Scholarship Provider: University of Cape Town

Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa

Eligibility: Eligible candidates must have achieved a weighted average of at least 60% in the final year of the previous qualification. Suitable candidates must show financial need and must intend to pursue a career in Science (or Mathematics) Education. There is no restriction on race or gender.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of South Africa can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Description: A scholarship programme has been established in memory of Professor Kevin Rochford who was a respected and loved Associate Professor in the UCT School of Science Education till his untimely passing on 22 April 2008. According to a number of reports, he was an exceptional teacher, who was always available, flexible and he taught with a unique combination of authority and an element of surprise. He would walk the extra mile for his students and he also ran many Comrades and Two Oceans Marathons, representing the UCT Athletics Club magnificently for many years. One scholarship is available to a South African student who will register for study for the 1st year of registration for the BEd(Honours) degree, the 1st or 2nd year of registration for the Master's degree, or the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of registration for the PhD degree in Science Education or, if no Science Education student is awarded the scholarship, it may be awarded to a student studying Mathematics Education.

Number of award(s): One scholarship will be offered.

Duration of award(s): Scholarship will be offered for one year. The award may be renewable for the second year of registration for Master's or Doctoral students and for the 3rd and final year of registration for Doctoral students. Renewal of the award will be contingent on satisfactory academic progress and the availability of funds.

What does it cover? The value of the scholarship is R 25,000.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Applicants should apply by post. Applicants are required to:

-write a letter of application outlining the intended study and how she/he intends to use the study in her/his

-career in the future, specifying the intention to pursue his/her career in Science (or Mathematics)Education;

-attach a certified copy of all academic transcripts (University only);

-attach a certified copy of SA identity document; and

-provide a letter from the Course Convener/Head of Department indicating that he/she is likely to be

-accepted by the relevant department for study in 2014.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15 February 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application