Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) Bursaries 2024
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024/2025 academic years.
The bursary will cover studies towards a Masters in Chemical Engineering, at a registered South African university.
The bursary will provide funding for 2 years of full-time study, to the value of R160 000 per year (R320 000 per student over 2 years).
Bursary recipients may also be offered employment as an engineer-in-training at participating PAMSA member companies.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to attend an interview. Applicants who do not receive any feedback should consider their application as unsuccessful.
Requirements
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 preferably be a South African citizen
- You must be in your final year of BEng/ BSc Chemical Engineering studies OR you must have completed a BEng/ BSc Chemical Engineering degree
- You must have completed your studies in 5 or less years
- You must intend on studying towards a Masters in Chemical Engineering, in 2024
- You must be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record, with a minimum overall average of 60% in your final year
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at: PAMSA Bursary Application 2024-2025
Submit clear copies of the following documentation with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- Curriculum Vitae
- Full academic record/ transcripts for all years of university study (on institutions letterhead)
- A motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary (1 page)
- Letter of reference from lecturer (with their contact details)
