BURSARY OPPORTUNITIES

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1 2018 BURSARY OPPORTUNITIES As part of our commitment to grow skills, experience and excellence in the built environment, AECOM is offering bursaries to students that are interested in or are currently studying civil, mechanical and/or, electrical engineering, quantity surveying, architecture, project management or science on a full time basis in South Africa. Applications will be considered from students who comply with the entrance requirements for the above mentioned study fields; who intend to enrol for full-time studies; and excel in their current field of study in line with the guidelines stated above. Open To All Aspiring: Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and Scientists. What Does The Bursary Cover? A fixed amount, reviewed annually, will be provided for the cost of tuition and books. Practical training, as required by the university, will be provided where possible during winter and / or summer vacations. Will The Bursary Be Available Throughout My Studies? The tenure of the bursary is subject to good academic progress. Should a bursary holder s academic results fall below an average of 60%, the continuance of the bursary may be reviewed. How to Apply? There are two ways to apply: 1. Online application 2. Submit a scanned copy of the bursary application form to the following address: ntombekhaya.cenenda@aecom.com Visit and follow the steps below: 1. Click on Careers 2. Click on Career Opportunities 3. Click on Student Bursaries - Pretoria, South Africa Closing date for submissions: 15 July 2017 Selection process The selection process will take place in various centres (determined by where the short-listed candidate resides) during September, with the final decision regarding bursary allocations being made in November. For more information contact us on: / follow aecom.com

2 1. PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT CONFIDENTIAL Surname: Preferred Name: First Names: Date of Birth: Residential address: Postal Code: Postal address: Postal Code: Two telephone numbers where you can be contacted (including the code): Citizenship Home language address: Other languages: Gender: Male Female Equity Group: Black Coloured Indian White 2. INTENDED FIELD OF STUDY Degree for which you require a bursary: Field of study Civil Eng Mechanical Eng. Electrical Eng. Architecture Quantity Surveying Project Management Other Scientific Field Please specify: Period for which bursary is required: Choice of university: Choice of accommodation (e.g. hostel, at home, flat) 3. PARTICULARS OF PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN Name of parent / guardian (if minor): Residential address: Postal code Postal address: Postal code: Telephone numbers (include codes) Home: Office: Cellular (mobile): Revision 3, 30 March 2017 Page 1 of 4

3 4. LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Leadership positions: e.g. head boy / head girl / prefect, etc. (iii) 5. ACADEMIC RECORD 5.1 Subject passed in high school Grade 11 Year Grade 12 Year Subject Results (%) Subject Results (%) Grade 11 average Grade 12 average 5.2 Tertiary education: subjects or courses passed (include only subjects or courses passed and the percentage obtained during the last year of study at the tertiary institution) University: Student Number: Subject Results (%) Subject Results (%) Average Revision 3, 30 March 2017 Page 2 of 4

4 6. CAREER CHOICE 6.1 How did you decide on this field of study? 6.2 Which three characteristics would you consider important to be successful in your chosen field? (iii) 6.3 What were your two greatest achievements during the past year? 6.4 Would you be interested in studying for a higher degree / diploma? Motivate your answer. 7. GENERAL 7.1 Are you in receipt of any other bursary or loan? Yes No 7.2 If you have answered Yes to 7.1 what are the conditions of the award? 7.3 How did you get to know about the AECOM bursaries? 8. DECLARATION 8.1 I confirm that the information contained in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, correct and truthful and I understand that if it is not, I may be eliminated from the selection process. If, after being granted a bursary, falsehoods or omissions are discovered in my application, I understand that my bursary agreement may be terminated. 8.2 I understand that all statements in my application may be investigated and I authorise AECOM to contact anyone who might be able to vouch for my abilities and my suitability for the bursary for which I have applied, with the exception of the following people: I understand that an investigation of my suitability might include reference checks from my school / university / previous employers. 8.3 I authorise any school or university, except as specifically excluded above, to provide you with relevant information and opinions that may be useful in making a decision, and I release such persons and organisations from any legal liability in making such statements. 8.4 I understand the conditions subject to which the bursary is awarded, and that I must be prepared to enter into the prescribed bursary agreement with AECOM in the event of a bursary being awarded to me. Revision 3, 30 March 2017 Page 3 of 4

5 9. SIGNATURES Signature of applicant Date: Signature of parent / legal guardian Date: Kindly ensure that only the following documents are enclosed with the application form [No CVs or certificates needed]. Certified copy of the latest examination results Certified copy of your ID document Return your completed application and the required documents to: By post: The Bursary Officer AECOM PO Box 3173 Pretoria 0001 By lorraine.vanzyl@aecom.com; or ntombekhaya.cenenda@aecom.com Revision 3, 30 March 2017 Page 4 of 4