Fuchs Doctoral Scholarships

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1 Fuchs Doctoral Scholarships Conditions governing the Carl & Emily Fuchs Doctoral Scholarships and Application Process Guidelines ELIGIBILITY The Carl Fuchs and Emily Fuchs Doctoral Scholarships are available to postgraduate students who have already, or intend to register for Doctoral studies at a local South African university/university of technology only (and not for any studies abroad). FIELDS OF STUDY The two scholarships are awarded bi-annually, in any academic field of study/doctoral program formally registered with a South African university. The Foundation annually invites applications from the various faculties at all local Higher Education institutions and the scholarships are then awarded for studies in the following/ensuing academic year. SCHOLARSHIP VALUE R per annum for each of the two scholarships. TENURE Each scholarship is awarded for a period of 2 years, of which the second round is payable at the discretion of the Foundation and subject to satisfactory academic performance (based on the submission of a progress report and as motivated/substantiated by the Promoter of the student). Any extension thereafter is at the sole discretion of the Foundation. SELECTION CRITERIA Only South African citizens may apply and the scholarships are awarded based on the following selection criteria: Academic achievement/excellence: minimum requirement of a Masters degree, passed with distinction or 75% average Economic merit: preference will be given to economically deprived applicants Leadership qualities. Applicants must also be willing to be interviewed by a selection panel (typically during November of the year preceding the studies), during which qualities of academic insight, leadership, communication skills and the merit of the proposed study/research project will be assessed.

2 CONDITIONS The scholarship is awarded for full and/or part-time Doctoral studies and candidates may either be at the commencement (but already accepted/enrolled), or at a more advanced stage of their studies/research. Applicants will also be required to enter into an agreement, confirming his/her undertaking to apply the benefits of their studies/research outcomes as part of a career based in South Africa for a minimum period equal to the tenure of the scholarship. Any academic outcomes/seminars/publications/ papers should acknowledge the support obtained from the Fuchs Foundation and a final, bound copy of the student s thesis should be submitted to the Foundation upon the degree being conferred. APPLICATION PROCESS Application forms are annually distributed to the various Deans of Faculties at local Higher Education institutions and in addition, they are also available from local universities Post-graduate Student Aid/Financial Assistance/ Bursary/ Scholarship Offices. The correctly and comprehensively completed application form should be accompanied by a photograph, a formal academic record of all previous studies, two confidential (separately sealed) referee reports, confirmation of acceptance for the Doctoral study/program and an Executive Summary of the proposed research project/study. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 13:00 on Friday, 4 October 2013 and no late applications will be considered. Applications should be submitted by mail directly to: Doctoral Scholarships, The Carl & Emily Fuchs Foundation P O Box 1910, Halfway House, SELECTION PANEL The selection panel date for 2013 has provisionally been scheduled for 6 November 2013 in Johannesburg.

3 Please attach a a recent photograph here Application for the Carl & Emily Fuchs Foundation Doctoral Scholarship Biographical Data Surname RSA Identity Number First Names Date of Birth Current/Most Recent University Attended Student Number Home Language Place of Birth Nationality Please enclose a copy of you South African identity document Title (please tick) Dr Mr Ms Contact Details Home Address Telephone Number Postal Code Cell Phone Number Postal Address for Correspondence Postal Code Address Fax Number Academic Qualifications Current Academic Qualifications: Degree(s) or Diploma(s) University/Institution Name Date of Graduation If you are in the process of completing a degree at present, please provide details here, as well as the anticipated date of completion Occupation since Graduating/Work Experience (If Any) Name of Employer(s) Position Held Commencement and Termination Dates

4 Family Background Parents please provide names, age and occupation of parents Spouse (if applicable) please provide names, age and occupation of your spouse Dependents (eg children) please specify if any and their ages Economic Position Please describe your financial position Sources of Income Who pays for or has paid for your academic studies in the past? Applying the Benefits of the Scholarship in South Africa Are you willing to enter into an agreement, committing yourself to applying the benefits of your Doctoral studies/research project in South Africa for a minimum period equal to the tenure of the scholarship? (Tick appropriate box) Yes No Proposed University of Study University Proposed Doctoral Degree Field of Study Have you applied to and/or been accepted by a university? (Please tick appropriate box) Accepted Applied Please also enclose a copy of the acceptance letter, if applicable. Other Scholarship/Bursary Applications or Awards Please provide details of any other applications for bursaries or scholarships and/or any anticipated funding or remuneration from any other sources Name of Award Bursary, Scholarship, Loan or Remuneration Value per Annum Applied for or Already Awarded

5 Previous Major Scholarships please provide details of any major scholarships either presently held or received in the past Academic Publications and Conference Papers Please provide a list of any academic publications/papers (if relevant), along with the name of the journal/conference and the date published Non-academic Interests Please indicate any other interests, activities or hobbies apart from your academic interests Proposed Research Study/Doctoral Programme Please attach an outline (Executive Summary) of your proposed research project, including the field of specialization/content of the Doctoral programme, summarized in no longer than 2 typed pages Application Benefits How do you see your particular area of specialization/research project contributing to the benefit of South Africa? Proposed or Planned Future Career Please indicate your planning relevant to a potential or proposed future career

6 Special Notes (1) Please arrange for an official academic record of courses completed at an/all university(ies) in the past to be included in your submission. (2) Also include the letter of acceptance into the Doctoral programme/studies. (3) Kindly also arrange for 2 persons acquainted with your academic work and personal qualities to submit confidential references/recommendations in support of this application to: Fuchs Foundation Scholarships, The Carl & Emily Fuchs Foundation, P O Box 1910, Halfway House, One referee should preferably be the Head of the University Department where you completed your Masters studies. (4) Do remember to attach your proposed research project outline (Executive Summary) to this application and do not exceed the 2-page requirement. (5) Finally, please remember the copy of your identity document and the recent photograph. NB: The Carl & Emily Fuchs Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee will not consider incomplete applications I hereby certify that all the above information is accurate and complete and note that it is my responsibility to submit a comprehensive application, to arrange for referees reports and any official academic records to be submitted to the Carl & Emily Fuchs Foundation. Signature of Applicant Date