P a g e 0 Masters by Coursework Bursary Application and Re-application Form 2018 Applications open from: 6 November 2017 31 January 2018 APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ANNUALLY For office use: College CAS CAES CEMS CEDU CHS CLAW CSET Successful Not successful Date received: Comment (if not successful state why) Signed PLEASE NOTE: Date Financial assistance will only be available for students who have successfully completed two coursework modules. The Bursary is awarded for a maximum of two years (repeating modules will not be funded). Students must apply annually for financial assistance. Please ensure that all items in the checklist are attached (or included) with the application form * : 1. Copy of ID/Passport 2. Academic record 3. A research budget needs to be submitted where applicable Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Any false information provided will disqualify you from receiving this bursary and will result in the immediate withdrawal of any approved bursary. You will be responsible to pay all required fees as determined by Unisa. Research is only paid out upon submission of a completed refund form. This application form consists of 6 pages (Section A - F) Preference will be given to South African applicants. Unisa Student Number Surname Qualification -- -- Initials College
P a g e 1 SECTION A: BURSARY CRITERIA i) ELIGIBILITY Candidates may be eligible for a bursary if they comply with the following criteria: 1. Have passed two modules of the Coursework Masters. 2. A supervisor s report that recommends financial support on grounds of academic performance in the coursework modules already completed. 3. Approval by the Masters and Doctoral Research Bursary Committee (MDRBC) based on coursework modules already completed and supervisor s report. ii) BURSARY CONDITIONS 1. Completion of two modules of the coursework masters 2. A positive report from the supervisor upon completion of the required coursework modules. 3. A submitted application form does not guarantee funding being awarded. 4. Awards will not be granted to: a. Permanent staff members of UNISA. They should apply for the master s and doctoral support programme (MDSP) (Please contact the Research Directorate on (012) 429 2286). b. Students who are registered for a second/third masters degree. c. Students who have already completed a doctorate. d. Students who have not successfully completed two modules towards the Coursework Masters. 5. This bursary will ONLY fund students registered for a Coursework Masters qualification. 6. The bursary is awarded to South African and non-south African citizens, but preference will be given to South African students. 7. Continued receipt of the bursary is dependent on academic performance and a favourable supervisor s report indicating that the recipient is progressing with his/her studies. Preference will be given to existing bursary holders, especially those close to completion. 8. Students need to submit a student s report (Section F) before the application will be submitted for consideration to the Masters & Doctoral Bursary Committee. 9. Students will be advised of the outcome within 4 weeks of the closing date. 10. If the application for funding is unsuccessful, it remains the responsibility of the student to settle any fees due to Unisa.
P a g e 2 11. By signing this application form, the student indicates that he/she agrees with and accepts the conditions contained herein. 12. No late or incomplete applications will be considered. 13. Awards will only be made dependent on available funding. 14. Approved research funds will only be paid out upon receipt of a fully completed refund form. (The refund form will be forwarded to successful applicants together with the bursary contract). iii) THIS BURSARY COVERS: 1. Tuition fees for a maximum of 2 (two) years. 2. Research funds not exceeding R25,000 while the student is registered for the dissertation module. iv) RESEARCH BUDGET 1. A detailed budget indicating research expenditure needs to be submitted in the year research is conducted. 2. Research funds will only be paid out according to the submitted and approved budget. 3. Submitted research budgets will be approved by both the supervisor and the MDRBC. 4. It is the student s responsibility to submit a refund request form to claim funds from the research budget. No funds will be paid out without a completed refund request form.
P a g e 3 SECTION B: PERSONAL PARTICULARS Title: Mr Mrs Miss Ms Dr Rev Other (Specify): First Names: Gender: Race: Nationality: Physical Address Postal Address Home Tel: Cell: Fax: Email 1 : Please attach copy of identification document SECTION C: FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Have you applied for funding from other sources? Yes No If yes, please state: Donor name Amount awarded R I declare that the information supplied above is correct. Should it be found that I have secured funds from alternative sources, the Masters and Doctoral Bursary can be cancelled upon discretion of the Selection Committee. Student signature 1 All communication to students regarding the bursary will be done to their mylife email account.
P a g e 4 SECTION D: PROPOSED RESEARCH BUDGET It is compulsory to complete the amount required for tuition fees. Any queries regarding the budget to be submitted must be directed to your supervisor. No amendments to the submitted budget will be considered after awards have been made. The Selection Committee reserves the right NOT to approve a submitted budget. The MAXIMUM budget per qualification is R25,000 for the minidissertation module. Research expenses and/or credit balances must be claimed 2 before 15 November of any academic year. Only Research funds as approved by the selection committee will be processed. Year Item 2018 Tuition No. of units Cost Price per unit Total Research activities Copying Printing Language Editing Translation Technical Editing Questionnaire administration Statistical Analysis Transcribing Books Technology e.g. Computer 3 / Software (ie SPSS etc) Binding 2 Refund/Claim form attached to the contract to be signed upon approval of the application. 3 A maximum of R12,000 will be awarded towards a computer and software.
P a g e 5 Year Item Equipment needed No. of units Cost Price per unit Total Other: Specify e.g chemicals TOTAL The items in the above proposed budget template are not exhaustive and will be determined by the type, scope and stage of research being conducted. Student signature
P a g e 6 SECTION E: DECLARATION BY STUDENT I declare that I have read the conditions that apply to this award. I acknowledge that I understand and accept these conditions in full and I agree to abide by them. I also agree that I will reimburse Unisa if the conditions as set out are not met. Furthermore, I hereby confirm that the above information is true and correct. APPLICANT S SIGNATURE DATE: Send your complete application form accompanied by the requested supporting documents to UNISA M & D ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, Cnr Steve Biko and Justice Mohammed Streets, Sunnyside, Es'kia Mphahlele Registration Hall B, 1 ST Floor, P O Box 392, UNISA, 0003. Application forms can also be submitted electronically to: Dsf-postgrd@unisa.ac.za All communication to students regarding the bursary will be made to the student s mylife email account. NB: Incomplete and Late Application Forms will not be processed.