Cape Wools SA Bursary Fund South Africa 2023

Cape Wools SA Bursary Fund South Africa 2023 – 2024

ABOUT THE COMPANY – CAPE WOOL SA

Cape Wools SA Bursary Fund South Africa; Cape Wools SA was established as an association in 1997 and is currently the South African Wool Industry’s official industry representative organisation. Cape Wools are responsible for representing the interests of the wool processors, wool buyers, wool buyers, wool traders, wool brokers, small stockbreeders, the wool testing group and labour.

The mission of the organisation is to provide support to the wool industry of South Africa, by way of research and development, market intelligence and promotion through projects.

ABOUT THE CAPE WOOLS BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Cape Wools SA is inviting students to apply for the bursary funding, through the Wool Industry Bursary Trust, for the 2023 academic year..

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards Textile or Fashion Design and within the Wool Industry, in the wool or sheep direction.

MORE ABOUT THE CAPE WOOLS BURSARY PROGRAMME – RENEWABILITY | SELECTION

The bursary may provide cover for the following expenses (based on the decision of the CWSA): registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation, prescribed books and other study-related materials.

Grootfontein Agricultural College students: the bursary will provide for practical on-farm training, up to a maximum value of R20 000 per student, payable to the farmer to defray costs (if required by your institution).

otagouni.com is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Cape Wools SA Bursary.

MORE ABOUT THE CAPE WOOLS BURSARY PROGRAMME – RENEWAL | SELECTION

Bursaries will be awarded based on academic merit – they are awarded on an annual basis and are reviewed and paid on a six-monthly basis. Bursaries are not automatically renewed each year – students must comply with the Institution’s rules and conditions and submit satisfactory academic results in order to have their bursary renewed.

Students will be required to undertake vacation work for up to 4 weeks per annum, on an active wool farm. Once students have graduated, they must seek employment at an approved farm or organization within the wool or related industry, for 1 year for each year of funding received.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CAPE WOOLS BURSARY

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 be a South African citizen
You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification in the direction of Textile or fashion design, with a focus on wool
You must meet all the admission requirements of the institution
Your final year collection must contain garments made of at least 50% wool
Masters degree students: you must focus on wool and its applications
Preference will be given to students pursuing studies at an Agricultural College AND tertiary students pursuing fashion and textile design studies
Preference will be given to students in their 3rd year of study and onward (Honours/ Masters/ PHD) in wool or sheep-focused direction
You must read and agree to all of the terms and conditions on the application form

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Grootfontein Agricultural College students must meet the following minimum criteria:

You must intend on specializing in wool (Merino production unit) in your 3rd year of study (if applying for bursary funding for 1st or 2nd year)
You must maintain a satisfactory academic record and comply with Grootfontein College’s rules and conditions, to qualify for the continuation of bursary funding (access to alternative bursary funding and disciplinary action will also be taken into consideration)

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CAPE WOOLS BURSARY

Download and complete the Cape Wools SA Bursary Fund Application Form 2022 (.pdf)

Enter “otagouni.com” in the field asking how you heard about the Cape Wools SA Bursary.

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

ID document (certified copy)
Matric certificate (certified copy)
Full academic record/ transcripts, including most recent results, if currently studying (certified copy)
Proof of tertiary registration (on institutions letterhead)
Proof of permanent residence
Details of any other bursaries you have received or applied for
Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

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Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
– Email: bursaries@capewools.co.za
(Insert the words “Cape Wools Bursary Application” in the email subject line).

– Post:
The Chief Executive Officer
Cape Wools SA
P.O. Box 2191
North End
PORT ELIZABETH
6056

CLOSING DATE FOR THE CAPE WOOLS BURSARY

31 October 2022.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Cape Wools SA directly:
Tel: 041 484 4301
Email: bursaries@capewools.co.za

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